"You're invited to the Longmire Park Grand Opening celebration Grand Opening of Longmire Park, noon, Saturday, April 19. The park is located on Canal Road between Grove Road and Railway Avenue. The celebration incudes a special program and celebrity-thrown “first pitch.” Essay winners will be honored and receive their prizes. The community is invited to join us for free hot dogs, chips and soda,along with cake, games, and other surprises. Check out our new playground equipment, walking trails, soccer/football field, volleyball court, and three classy ball fields," quoting the city's website.

"Longmire Park is now open to the public from 8 a.m. to dusk, all year. The park is located on Canal Road between Grove Road and Railway Avenue. Baseball fields may be reserved for league and community use by calling 360-458-3244. Sundays are generally intended for drop-in use only. Everyone is invited to enjoy the walking trails, new playground set and ball fields.

Click here for park rules.