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Looking for Late Summer Fun?

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Looking for Late Summer Fun?

If you’re Looking for some late Summer fun for the whole family, head to Lake Wilderness for Family Night out in the Park!  There will be something for everyone…. From the City’s Website: Thursday, August 25th, Lake Wilderness Park Concert: Portage Bay Big Band begins at 6:00 p.m. Movie: “Rango” begins at 8:30 p.m It’s BYOS (bring your own seating) and BYOP (bring your own picnic) at Maple Valley Parks & Recreation’s Family Night in the Park on Thursday, August 25. Portage Bay Big Band, Seattle’s hardest working big band, will perform their swingin’ music during the final Music in the Park concert. Bring a beanbag seat, a lawn chair, or even a double-bed and stay to watch “Rango” played on the largest inflatable screen you have ever seen! Concessions will be sold all evening so be sure to stock up on treats for the movie. The concert and the movie are entirely FREE which makes this an enjoyable way to spend a summer evening.

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Price Reduced|Own a Piece of Maple Valley History~Vintage Cabin

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Price Reduced|Own a Piece of Maple Valley History~Vintage Cabin

Time stands still at the water’s edge of this cabin on Lake Wilderness in Maple Valley. Tucked beneath towering fir & cedars, this cozy retreat, originally built in 1948 , was used over the years as a vacation retreat. It is a rustic reminder of simpler times when the Resort at Lake Wilderness was in full swing and busy Seattlites visited the area to “get away” from the bustle of the city.  The city of Maple Valley website offers a historical view of the resort: “An expanded Gaffney’s Grove resort opened in 1939, capable of accommodating 9,000 visitors daily. This premier lake resort featured baseball fields, tennis courts, dance pavilions, a skating rink, and two swimming beaches with slides, trapezes, and diving towers.”  Currently the structure has no hot water or heat source other than the wood-cookstove, but the tongue-n-groove paneling, ceiling and vintage linoleum create a warm atmosphere from which to enjoy views of the lake. Both front and back yards are fairly level with the front yard sloping slightly toward the lake and the dock. The property is served by an individual on-site well and septic. There is water and sewer in the street for future hook-up or building down the road. This one

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Waterfront Cabin on Lake Wilderness in Maple Valley

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Waterfront Cabin on Lake Wilderness in Maple Valley

Waterfront Cabin on Lake Wilderness in Maple Valley-Cozy with charm galore! This one bedroom cabin is located on the Eastern side of Lake Wilderness and enjoys breathtaking views straight down the lake. The home features several updates, including an Oak Kitchen, Solarium addition, Bathroom with deep jetted tub and a walk-in closet to rival homes 5x this size! Waterfront footage is 40′ per KCAR. Outside are the three level deck provides plenty of room for outdoor entertaining-lots of room to enjoy the Summer concerts at the park and the 4th of July fireworks held at the park. Offered at $350,000, Take the Virtual Tour

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Maple Valley Waterfront-Lake Wilderness Home for Sale

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Maple Valley Waterfront-Lake Wilderness Home for Sale

Just listed, cozy one bedroom home on Lake Wilderness. The home has been updated over the years, and according to tax records is 810 square feet. There is a lower level bedroom with HUGE walk-in closet and sliders to one of several decks. The main floor is very open and offers much versatility for room layout. There is an 18×10 Solarium on the front of the home which brings the outdoors right inside. Truly awesome views! Sweeping Western views of the lake and park beyond. Sewer, water and gas is in the street for future development. Lake Wilderness has been described as the heart of the Maple Valley community. Numerous events are held in the park annually including Maple Valley Days, the annual Fishing Derby, Music in the Park, 4th of July Celebration (with Fireworks) Access to the Cedar River trail is within easy walking distance from this property. More information & virtual tour coming soon. Offered at $425,000 Behind on Payments? We May Be Able to Help! Find out what your Maple Valley home is worth. Find My Maple Valley Dream Home! Colleen Fischesser is the Broker/Owner of RE/MAX Select in Maple Valley, WA. She has been successfully selling

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Maple Valley Swimming Holes..Where to Cool Off

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Maple Valley Swimming Holes..Where to Cool Off

I posted this a year ago just prior to a VERY hot weekend here in town. It’s been a popular post and with Summer almost “officially” here, I thought it might be helpful to repost. If I’ve missed any good locations please share. We all want to “stay cool” this summer! Origianlly published June 25, 2008 It’s going to be HOT here in Maple Valley this weekend! To me, 70′s is perfect, 80′s is HOT and 90′s are intolerable! I was born and raised in the Midwest so it’s odd that I consider mid-80′s to be HOT, but I’ve lived here for 21 years and seem to have acclimated to the cooler Northwest Climate. One thing’s for sure though, I definitely don’t miss the muggy heat of Cincinnati or the gnats….I hated them! (I do miss fireflies though) When my husband and I moved to the Puget Sound area in the late ’80′s I was dismayed to find there weren’t very many options for outdoor pools for our kids. There were indoor pools, but how fun is that on a hot day? Silly me, I didn’t realize that when you live in the Northwest and it gets hot, you head

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Maple Valley Lakefront Homes

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Maple Valley Lakefront Homes

One of the best things about living in the Pacific Northwest, aside from the abundant greenery is the beauty of the many natural lakes in the area.  Those of us who live in the greater Maple Valley area , which is approximately 20 miles South East of Seattle, are fortunate to have several lakes available for public use. Lake Sawyer is the fourth largest lake in King County and allows motor boats; definitely a popular choice with water skiers and wake boarders and also boasts some of the best bass fishing (if tales are true) in the area!  There are several other smaller, non-motor boat lakes: Lake Lucerne, Pipe Lake, Lake Wilderness, Lake Retreat, Shadow Lake and Spring Lake (if I’ve forgotten any, please let me know) which fall within the coveted Tahoma School District. Lake Wilderness is open to the public for swimming and fishing and the Cherokee Bay community  and Cedar Downs neigbhorhood both enjoy a community waterfront park on Pipe Lake. The others are primarily available only to those lucky enough to own waterfront real estate. Traditionally lakefront property has been a solid investment due to the principle of supply and. demand. Here is a lakefront snapshot of waterfront properties within the Tahoma School District Boundaries: 8 ACTIVE PROPERTIES CURRENTLY

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Lake Wilderness Park

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In the heart of Maple Valley, comprised of 117 acres is Lake Wilderness Park. It’s the hub of many Maple Valley annual activities, including Maple Valley Days, Concerts in the Park, the Fishing Derby and 4th of July Celebration and is where many youth sports teams can be found in the Fall & Spring!   The lakeside beach is a popular spot on hot summer days (yes, it does get hot here especially in August).  There are Lifeguards on duty during posted hours and a concession stand for hungry swimmers.   The Lake itself is 67 acres and is 38 feet deep at it’s deepest but has a median depth of 21 feet. The park is really one of my favorite places to spend time in Maple Valley, especially on a beautifully sunny day. There are acres and acres of play areas, grassy coves along the banks of the lake for a quiet picnic or private fishing experience- expansive areas for badminton and bocce ball     Larger parties can use one of the several picnic shelters which are available for rent from the City. On the North Western edge of the lake is the Lake Wilderness Lodge which is

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