Didn’t buy your 2012 Park Pals calendar yet? Our fundraising chairman, Barb,  and President, Joann, will be at the park this Saturday, January 28, from 11 a.m. till 2 p.m. with calendars. You can spot Barb easily: she’ll be wearing a bright pink parka!

Calendars also can be bought from the following businesses in Federal Way.

Biscuits – 34016 9th Ave S Ste D9

The Pet Market - 4718 SW 320th Street

Simply Paws – 35419 21st Ave SW

Splish Splash – 1606 SW Dash Point Road

3 Dog Deli - 35425 21st SW Ave

Don’t forget to take pictures of your canine pals throughout 2012! One of those photos could be featured in the 2013 Park Pals calendar. Photos capturing the tone of a specific holiday are more likely to be chosen for the month in which the holiday falls. Please be aware that photos for the calendar cannot include humans so a picture featuring Santa would not be considered.

The Howl-O-Ween party was greatly enjoyed by all who attended.  The main event was the costume contest where prizes were awarded. A special delight was Dorothy and the Wicked Witch!

Thank you to the businesses that provided prizes for the party!

• Biscuits
• Denny’s
• Pawsabilites
• The Pet Market
• Pet Pros
• Simply Paws
• Splish Splash

The Parks Department is planning to install the first batch of tribute bricks soon.  There may still be time to order a brick in time to get it installed with the first batch!!  Information for ordering a tribute brick is listed at the bottom of this page. Cost of each brick is $50. To expedite your request, contact: president@parkpals.org

The fountain has been ordered and will be here by early November. The Parks Department has told us that it could be installed before the end of the year!

We now have the funds for the water fountain! Thanks to all of you for your support in reaching our financial goal. Recently, we received a check for $5000 from an anonymous donor that enabled us to surpass our target goal.

As you may know, the park is jointly owned by the City of Federal Way and Lakehaven Water Utility District.  Park Pals is working with both organizations on the water project. When the City of Federal Way Parks Department places this project on its work schedule and completes the installation, we will have an operational fountain!

On Saturday, July 9, volunteers cleaned up the area around the pond. They pruned, weed whacked, and cut down and removed blackberry bushes. Thank you to all those who participated!

Let's clean up!

Volunteers clean out blackberries around the pond!

Celebrate your dog, companion, and/or your loved one!! Purchase a tribute brick! We are selling engraved bricks to be installed at French Lake Park beside the entrance gates. The bricks are only $50.00! 

Buy a tribute brick!

Have your dog’s name, your name, or special sentiments engraved on a 4″ x 8″ x  2 1/4″ brick.  All messages will be spelled out in CAPITALS and can contain up to 3 lines with a maximum of 17 characters (including spaces) per line. YOUR message will be sand-blasted into a brick and will remain in the park for many years to come!

Just print the order form, fill it out, and mail it to the address on the form with a check or money order payable to Park Pals.  The purchase may be tax deductible; check with your tax accountant. Bricks are ordered in units; your order will be placed as soon as we have a minimum order size (7 bricks).   We will contact you when your brick has been installed. Brick Order Form