Homework

The LOFT

Learning Opportunities For Today (The LOFT) is the newly designed upstairs to the Larson Recreation Center. The LOFT
The LOFT was designed to provide a safe, comfortable, well supervised facility where a diverse group of youth can use technology, study, and interact in a positive environment.
The LOFT includes 10 computers all loaded with the latest software where anyone can access the Internet, work on homework, or just play with technology. All programs are for Middle and High School students’ ages 11-18 years old. Students 7-10 can drop in from 3:30-5:30 p.m. Monday-Friday to do their homework. After 5:30 p.m. on weekdays and weekends the LOFT is reserved for youth 11-18 years old.

The Homework Solution

Parents if you have problems getting your children to do their homework then bring them to the LOFT to sign up and have their name put on the chart. The LOFT is supervised everyday from 3:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. They can get one on one help or use the computers to complete assignments.

Location

610 South Yakima
Moses Lake, WA 98837 .
For more information call:
(509) 764-6306

Hours of Operation

Monday-Thursday 3:00-8:00 p.m.

Friday 3:00-10:00 p.m.

Saturday 12:00-10:00 p.m.

Sunday 12:00-6:00 p.m. (or)

When Ice Rink is open 12:00-8:00 p.m.

Features of the LOFT
v 10 state of the art computers
v Internet connections
v Laser printer
v Full size pool table
v Fooseball
v Two 100” projection screens
v Homework stations

For more information on becoming a member of the LOFT go www.mlrec.com to get the Moses Lake Parks & Recreation Parent/Participant Handbook.

Parks in Ephrata WA 98823

Oasis Rv Park and Golf Ephrata WA

The Oasis Park offers a variety of activities for kids of all ages.

The mini golf Course is open to the public and costs only $2 per person/per game and is located at 2541 Basin Street SW Ephrata WA (509) 754-5102.

In addition to the Mini golf course there is also a 9 hole course for adults. Also include in this oasis paradise is a children's playground, basketball court, hiking trails and a fishing pond for children.

THE FISHING POND

Is open from mid April through Labor Day. This pond is open so we can have the excitement of watching our children catch fish.

Banbino Park

Five acres, four baseball fields batting cage and two tennis courts

Located at 11th Ave SW

Ephrata Community Trails

10 miles of trails, four paved and six striped see http://www.blogger.com/www.ephrata.org for exact locations.

Ephrata Sports Complex

Four softball fields, 13 soccer fields, and playground equipment

Located A St. behind the Fire Station

Lee Park

Basketball court, playground equipment on 1.1 acres

Located on the corner of Lee St. and Smith Ave.

Lions Park

Four acres, sand volleyball, basketball court, horseshoe pits, playground, picnic shelter.

Located on Parkway Blvd.

Patrick Park

Basketball hoops, playground equipment, picnic shelter on four acres

Located at 1st Ave. NW and Patrick Rd.

Sun Basin Plaza

Gardens, pools, basalt columns, & murals

Located at Basin St. between 1st. Ave NW & Division St.

Warden Community Days Festival

* Thanks For The Community Support, See You Next Year! *

Warden Community Days

Warden, Washington

Directions:

121 S. Main St.

Admission & ParkingAdmission Charged for the Demolition Derby All events at the parks are free

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Parks

Parks in Moses Lake

Blue Heron Park- Former State Park
111 Westshore Drive
Moses Lake, WA 98837
Description: 3 Restrooms, Playground Area, 3 Picnic Shelters, Boat Launch, Picnic Tables, Unsupervised Swimming Area, Free Disc Golf Course and Fishing Bridge.

Cascade Park
2001 West Valley Road
Moses Lake, WA 98837
Description: picnic shelters, Boat Launch, Boat Moorage, Restrooms, and a Playground Area.

Cascade Campground
Located in Cascade Park
Description: overnight camping: 32 Tent Sites, 41 RV Sites, Group Camping Area, Bath House, Restrooms, Overnight Boat Moorage, and On-Site Caretaker

McCosh Park (Home of Surf’n Slide Water Park and Centennial Amphitheater)
401 West 4th Avenue
Moses Lake, WA 98837
Description: 6 Lighted Tennis Courts, Playground Areas, Picnic Area, Picnic Shelter, ADA Playground, Basketball Courts and Restrooms

Mini Parks

Carpenter Park
1522 Lee Street
Moses Lake, WA 98837
Description: Youth Practice Field, Playground Area, Basketball Court, and Picnic Area with BBQ Grill

Montlake Park
401 Linden Avenue
Moses Lake, WA 98837
Description: Playground Area, Picnic Shelter, Picnic Table, Boat Launch, Boat Moorage, and Restrooms

Knolls Vista Park
444 Knolls Vista Drive
Moses Lake, WA 98837
Description: Youth Baseball Field, Playground Area, Basketball Court, and Restrooms

Soap Lake Healing Waters

Soap Lake Healing Waters

The ice age created our lake. But in order to tell it like it really was, you have to understand the events which lead up to why Soap Lake is one of a kind.
By the time the last lobes of glacial ice actually reached down into what is now Washington about 13,000 years ago, the great Columbia River had cut a channel for itself from northeast to southwest across our state, having been pushed from its original bed into low-lying areas around the lava flows as they spread across the land.
Suddenly this enormous river experienced its first dam — one made of ice —; cutting off the flow of water near the site of Grand Coulee Dam.
For a time the water backed up into a huge lake, but the pressure soon forced an overflow and the torrents of water sought the lowest and weakest places in the terrain for their routes.
Again, the ancient river was forced to cut a new route, this time along what is now the Grand Coulee. A narrow gorge cut earlier by glacial run-off streams invited the rushing water toward the lake that covered what is now the Quincy flats. There the water slowed and deposited its heavy load of silt and gravel before rejoining its old bed near Crescent Bar.
Just at the site of Soap Lake there was what geologists call an anticline —; a hill. This anticline caused the heavy current to churn and tear at the underlying lava, digging a hole which was partially refilled with mud and gravel, and soon created a waterfall.
Many days of violent current cut the lava cliff further and further back in the direction from which the water flowed. Although the lava itself is very dense and hard, the many cracks formed while the rock cooled and the seams between the separate lava flows weakened the rock.
The waterfall which started at the Soap Lake anticline "walked" back upstream about twenty miles, leaving a series of plunge pools which are now lakes, before the water was suddenly gone as quickly as it had come.
When the ice dam broke or was pushed away, and the water of the Columbia reverted back into its old riverbed. The site of this final waterfall is appropriately named "Dry Falls" and is unrivaled by other geological remains as the site of the once greatest falls in the world.
Oil Painting of Dry Falls as it is now by © Judith Tramayne
Soap Lake marks the lower, or southern end of lower Grand Coulee, and Dry Falls marks the head of it.
But, as we know, the earth is never finished changing. Nature took its course and this little fresh water glacial lake with no outlet began to change after a few thousand years of receiving ground water seepage from the surrounding higher lava flows.
The volume of water in the lake stabilized by evaporation, but the many minerals in the lava were leached southward with the flow of ground water. At one time several of the lakes in the lower coulee had a high mineral content, but eventually because of its location at the lower end of the coulee, Soap Lake out did all the others.
At the time of the first known chemical analysis, the water contained 17 minerals.

Surf'n Slide Water Park

* Closed For The Season! Thanks For All Your Support! *

Surf’n Slide Water Park aka Moses Lake Aquatic Center

Come have some fun and beat the heat at Washington State’s Premier outdoor aquatic center. This family-oriented facility offers many activities and is designed for swimmers of all ages and abilities.

This state of the art water park features:
· The Flowrider (artificial surfing simulator)
· 300 ft Lazy River
· Children’s Splash Pad
· Large Deck and Patio Area
· Two 200 ft Water Slides
· Two sand volleyball courts
· Treasure Island Water Structure
· Baby Octopus Slide
· Children’s Playground
· 1 & 3 Meter Diving Boards
· American Red Cross Lifeguards
· Olympic-Size Competitive pool
· Tube Slide
· Full Service Concession Stand
· Security Lockers
· Handicapped Accessibility
· Picnic Shelter

This facility offers an American Red Cross Swim Program that teaches our children how to swim from beginners to those that want to become more proficient at all aquatic skills.

Surf’n Slide Water Park
401 South West 4th Avenue
Moses Lake, WA 98837
(509) 766-9246

Japanese Gardens

* Closed For The Season. Come Relax With Us Next Year! *

Japanese Peace Gardens

This is a park created by the City of Moses Lake and has features donated by Moses Lake Sister City in Japan, Yonzawa. It has 3 walking bridges and is multi-level. It has a Japanese Gazebo, lanterns, and a fountain. It is a very peaceful area to meditate.

Name: Moses Lake Japanese Peace Garden

Location (specific park it is located within):

Alder StreetCity: Moses Lake Washington

Fees: no