Request King County Parks to regulate drumming at Marymoor Park

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The Issue

I live in the neighborhood surrounding Marymoor Park, and I cherish its role as a hub for cultural and community activities. However, the recurring drumming rehearsals in the park by Beats of Washington have become a significant source of noise that disrupts our daily lives. The sound often carries into our homes for 3-4 hours at a time, and with several sessions occurring weekly, this issue extends into a consistent disturbance for my family and our neighbors.

We fully support the diverse events and uses of Marymoor Park; they contribute greatly to our community's vibrancy. Nonetheless, the current frequency, duration, and volume of drumming rehearsals are not sustainable for the surrounding residential areas. Residents should not have to contend with intrusive noise that interferes with their ability to enjoy the peace and comfort of their homes.

Our aim is to find a solution that respects the needs of both the park’s cultural contributors and its neighboring residents. We propose the introduction of regulations on the frequency, timing and volume of these drumming sessions by Beats of Washington. One potential solution could be to work with affected residents to  establish designated practice days, limit practice duration, and practice periods that do not overlap with hours when most residents are at home. Additionally, setting a maximum allowable volume level will help to mitigate the impact of these sessions while still allowing them to proceed.

King County Parks has historically shown its commitment to community well-being alongside the promotion of recreational and cultural activities. Therefore, it is well within reason to implement measures that can balance both park use and residential peace.

Join me in requesting King County Parks to address this issue. Ensuring that Marymoor Park remains a beloved part of our community and park users without infringing on the residents’ quality of life is crucial. Please sign this petition to help create a harmonious environment for all. Please also add your own experience in 1-2 sentences so that King County Parks sees more than a signature.

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Kris ShankarPetition Starter
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King County Department of Natural Resources and Parks
King County Department of Natural Resources and Parks
Recreation, Partnership & Property Management Section
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“Thank you for reaching out and for sharing the petition regarding drumming activities at Marymoor Park. King County Parks agrees that the goal should be to find a reasonable balance that allows community and cultural groups to use Marymoor Park while also being respectful of the surrounding neighborhoods and the impacts of noise on nearby residents. There are multiple groups that use Marymoor Park for drumming practices. In previous years, these groups generally practiced at the park on a drop-in basis without established practice schedules. In 2026, King County Parks worked with the groups to establish permitted days and times for practices. As part of that effort, all permitted practices were scheduled to end before 9:00 p.m., even though applicable noise regulations generally establish 10:00 p.m. as the beginning of nighttime noise restrictions. For the remainder of 2026, the permitted weekday drumming practices have concluded. There may be occasional permitted practices on weekends. Groups are responsible for monitoring their sound levels and have been instructed to remain within applicable noise standards, including a target of no more than 55 dBA at the park boundary. King County and City of Redmond noise regulations establish maximum permissible sound levels and provisions for limited-duration exceedances depending on the applicable source and receiving property classifications. When Parks receives complaints, we communicate those concerns to the groups, remind them of the applicable requirements, and conduct occasional sound-level checks as staffing allows. We recognize that establishing a schedule in 2026 was an important first step, but we also recognize the concerns expressed by nearby residents. King County Parks plans to evaluate how the 2026 practice schedule worked and will use the feedback we have received from residents and park users to help develop an updated approach for 2027. Our goal remains to provide opportunities for these groups to use a regional public park while establishing reasonable expectations around the frequency, timing, duration, and sound levels of practices to minimize impacts on the surrounding community.”
Sarah Perry
Sarah Perry
King County Council - District 3
Warren Jimenez
Warren Jimenez
Division Director, King County Parks and Recreation Division

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Petition created on September 12, 2026