City of Renton, WA
07/26/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 07/26/2024 13:20
Tiffany Park's renovated soccer/futsal and basketball court is now open
Media Contacts
Laura Pettitt | Communications Director, City of Renton
Maryjane Van Cleave | Parks and Recreation Administrator
Tiffany Park's renovated soccer/futsal and basketball court is now open
Upgrades to the court were completed earlier this month, and the grand opening was held in partnership with the Seattle Sounders RAVE Foundation, Seattle Storm, Symetra, and Providence Swedish
RENTON, WA (JULY 26, 2024) - On Tuesday, July 23, in partnership with the Seattle Sounders RAVE Foundation, Seattle Storm, Symetra, and Providence Swedish, the grand opening of the renovated Tiffany Park multi-use soccer/futsal and basketball court was held.
Situated at 1902 Lake Youngs Way SE, this upgrade marks Renton's second mini-pitch futsal court while introducing the first inclusion of a basketball court, enhancing the recreational opportunities for the vibrant Tiffany Park community.
The sports court comprises all-weather synthetic materials that provide shock absorption, wet traction, and low skin abrasion. The upgrades include a resurfaced court, two basketball hoops, and two mini-soccer goals. Students from Tiffany Park Elementary School created the art display featured on the backboards of each hoop.
For years, Tiffany Park has been a focal point of neighborhood activities. Including this versatile mini-pitch and court will further amplify the enjoyment of neighborhood recreation and the power of play.
"Investing in our parks is extremely important. It is investing in our future; it is investing in our kids and the health of our kids." - Renton Mayor Armondo Pavone.
This community sports facility was made possible by the City of Renton's Parks and Recreation Department, the Seattle Sounders RAVE Foundation, and the Seattle Storm, along with generous donations from Symetra and Providence Swedish.
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About City of Renton
The City of Renton, Washington, with a population of 108,800 (2024), is located on the southeast shore of Lake Washington, just south of Seattle. Renton's strong economic base, diverse marketplace, and favorable business climate have attracted nationally recognized companies wishing to provide employees and their families with an outstanding quality of life. Renton is the home of Boeing, PACCAR, IKEA, Super Bowl Champion (2014) Seattle Seahawks, two-time (2016 & 2019) MLS champion and CONCACAF Champion (2022) Seattle Sounders FC (in 2024), and the eternal resting place of rock icon Jimi Hendrix. You can find more information on our website, news releases, Facebook, Twitter, and Nextdoor pages.
About Seattle Sounders RAVE Foundation
The RAVE Foundation, the official charitable arm of the Seattle Sounders, is a 501c-3 public charity which was founded in 2013 to serve the greater Puget Sound community. Its mission: To build small fields for free play and invest in programs that use soccer as a vehicle to inspire youth and strengthen communities.
About Seattle Storm
The Seattle Storm is a four-time WNBA championship team that brings a premium professional basketball and entertainment experience to a fan base rich in tradition and support.
About Symetra
Symetra Financial Corporation is a diversified financial services company based in Bellevue, Washington. In business since 1957, Symetra provides employee benefits, annuities and life insurance through a national network of benefit consultants, financial institutions, and independent financial professionals and insurance producers.
About Providence Swedish
Providence Swedish has served the Puget Sound region since the first Providence hospital opened in Seattle in 1877 and the first Swedish hospital opened in 1910. The two organizations affiliated in 2012 and today comprise the largest health care delivery system in Western Washington, with 22,000 caregivers, eight hospitals and 244 clinics. A not-for-profit family of organizations, Providence Swedish provides more than $406 million in community benefit in the Puget Sound Region each year. The health system offers a comprehensive range of services and specialty and subspecialty care in a number of clinical areas, including cancer care, cardiovascular health, neurosciences, orthopedics, digestive health and women's and children's care.