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Cougar Mountain Zoo was
founded by Peter and Marcie
Rittler in 1972 originally
the fledging Zoo's initial
collection was comprised of
53 specimens of exotic and
domestic birds, mammals
and reptiles. During the first
fifteen years of operation
admission was offered free to
the general public and area
school children. In 1987 the nonprofit Zoological Society of Washington
became the fundraising arm of the Zoo. The Cougar Mountain Zoo has
grown into one of an institutions of wildlife conservation and education.
This smaller scale zoo offers some unique features that set it apart
from the rest such a bronze sculptures that dot the facility and a
wildlife museum. The Reindeer Festival happens here each Christmas
with opportunities for pics with Santa, feeding the reindeer, hearing a
stories from an elves, and other holiday themed activities.
Tibbetts Valley Park is a 30-acre
active recreational community park
with athletic fields, tennis courts,
basketball courts and a children's
playground. Picnic shelters,
restrooms and trails are a few other
amenities at this well loved, well
utilized park.
Veterans Memorial Field is located in the heart of
Olde Town Issaquah, the City's Historic District, behind
City Hall/Police Station. This park features an athletic
field, places to picnic, and is adjacent to Depot Park
which has a charming themed play area.
Central Park offers 5 fields available for various uses.
Three fields are natural grass and two fields are
artificial turf. In 2017 the park underwent a million
dollar renovation to include more outdoor lighting
and artificial turf upgrades.
