• It's budget time! Key Pen Parks will be discussing our 2024 parks budget during the November Board of Commissioners Meeting on 11/13/2023. Come down to the Home Fire Station to hear our proposal and participate in the discussion (during the public hearing). Find out more at www.keypenparks.com/governance.

• Letters to Santa is on December 3rd! The event will be taking place in the Key Center corral, beginning at 3:00pm and running until 5:30pm. Come by for crafts, letter-writing, hot cocoa, and Santa! www.keypenparks.com/lettters-to-santa.

• Check out our 2024 community events schedule. These dates are subject to change, so make sure to check our website and read this monthly newsletter to stay up to date! www.keypenparks.com/events.

• Thank you for joining us for All Hallows Eve! We had such a blast and hope you did too. Huge shout-out to our event sponsors: Peninsula Light Co, Purdy Costless Pharmacy, All Around Gutters, Drive Thru Feed on the Key, and Colello's Farm Stand. Make sure you check out and support these local businesses if you are able!

Everyone welcome (including kids)! Bring clothes for the weather and binoculars if you have them (extras available). Join Chris Rurik, the KP Nature Guide, each month for a bird walk around Gateway Park’s hidden beaver pond and back woods. Learn about incredible birds and hope for the thrill of finding a rarity. All skill levels welcome. Expect to walk 1-2 miles on uneven terrain. 

Within the rows and columns are 9 “squares” (made up of 3 x 3 spaces). Each row, column and square (9 spaces each) needs to be filled out with the numbers 1-9, without repeating any numbers within the row, column or square. Email [email protected] for the answer!

It's important that all trail users feel safe and welcome on our Key Pen Parks' trails. Make sure you know the basics of trail etiquette before your adventure! Find out more at the button below.

Key Pen Parks works to creates spaces where the Key Peninsula can meet and have fun, discover community, engage with nature and get some fresh air, and participate in special events. Come join our team and help us provide beautiful parks that everyone can enjoy! We have career opportunities on both the office and the maintenance side, so check out what jobs we have open.

• We are not currently hiring.

Find updates at www.keypenparks.com/jobs.

We want to see the fun photos you've taken in our parks! Submit your photo to [email protected] ​for a chance to be featured on our website and/or newsletter! All photos will be screened to ensure appropriate content.

"Beautiful afternoon and not a puddle in sight!" - Jeff Bergerson @360 Trails

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