2nd Annual "Party in the Park" was a terrific success!

The weather was perfect, the run was exhilarating, and the pancakes delicious; no wonder the Bridle Trails Park Foundation's 2nd Annual Party in the Park was such a smashing success.

It is estimated that there were between 800 and 1,000 people in the park The success of this event can be directly attributed to two things: a committee that spent many long hours researching, planning, and executing a very well run event, and more than 45 wonderful, willing and happy volunteers. Without your help, this event could not be held. Volunteers>>

Although the final numbers are not in yet, a good estimate puts our net profit at somewhere around $15,000 - $16,000. That will go a long way in helping us reach our goal of creating a $1.5 million dollar endowment.

The Foundation would like to thank all those who worked on, or attended, this fun day. We also want to thank our sponsors for their support. Sponsor generousity helped fund the event and keep costs down. Sponsors>>

Two hundred plus people ran or walked through the forested trails during the Fun Run. More than twice that number partook of the pancake and bacon outdoor breakfast. Fun Run Race Results>>

The kids' activity center was so busy that the face painters hardly had time to take a break! As you would expect, the pony rides were a big hit as well. Over 30 people enjoyed the guided nature walks and the brochure made for the walk was wonderful. The Poker Ride in the afternoon drew in the neighborhood of 40 riders who bought and played over 100 hands.

 

Horse riding demonstrations and entertainment were provided by the Hilltop Hayburners 4-H youth drill team, the Western Sky School of Horsemanship, the Saddlebreds and pony carts from Les Corbett's stables, and the ever popular King County Posse drill team.

Don Prince, Foundation President, was called out into the arena to accept a donation check from the Hayburners. Don said he was almost moved to tears when he turned around and saw the bleachers over-flowing with people.