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Updated and Accessible Mercerdale Park Playground Reopens

Laughter and lively conversation returned to the Mercerdale Park playground at the end of June, ending the beloved play area’s year-long closure. Known as “Train Park” for its original train […]

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Egg Hunts on Mercer Island, Saturday, March 31st

The Mercer Island Parks & Recreation Department is hosting its annual Spring Eggstravaganza on Saturday, March 31st. There’s lots of fun in store for both little and big kids, starting with […]

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High passions for parks & arts – and here's where I stand

Over the weekend, The Seattle Times published the article, “Fight on the Eastside over 1 acre of parkland,” about the Mercer Island Center for the Arts (MICA) proposed location in […]

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MICA Lease to be reviewed by City Council

At Monday’s City Council meeting, the council will review a proposed lease between the Mercer Island Center for the Arts (MICA) and the City of Mercer Island. The review suggests […]

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MICA announces Brown Bag Concert Series in partnership with Pianos in the Park

Mercer Island Center for the Arts (MICA) is pleased to announce the inaugural series of Brown Bag Concerts beginning Wednesday, July 22, at noon on the Mercerdale Park Plaza. “Mercer […]

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