Our Renton

March 2026

Watch parties, entertainment, and more this summer at Legacy Square

THE CITY OF RENTON will unveil a visionary project to create a vibrant and inclusive arts and culture hub downtown. Taking advantage of the anticipated tourism boom throughout the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Legacy Square will host not just events surrounding the festivities but also provide Renton with downtown amenities for our community to enjoy long into the future.

Legacy Square, at S. Third St. and Logan Ave. S, is set to provide entertainment, activities, events, and opportunities for our residents, businesses, and visitors in our downtown area. This will kick off with 15 city-hosted watch parties in June and July.

Thursday, June 11, 12pm Mexico vs. South Africa
Friday, June 12, 6pm USA vs. Paraguay
Saturday, June 13, 3pm Brazil vs. Morocco
Sunday, June 14, 1pm Netherlands vs. Japan
Thursday, June 18, 6pm Mexico vs. South Korea
Friday, June 19, 12pm USA vs. Australia
Saturday, June 20, 1pm Germany vs. Cote d’Ivoire
Sunday, June 21, 12pm Belgium vs. Iran
Thursday, June 25, 7pm USA vs. TBD
Saturday, June 27, 4:30pm Colombia vs. Portugal
Sunday, June 28, 12pm Playoff 2A vs. 2B
Friday, July 10, 12pm Quarter Final Game
Saturday, July 11, 2pm Quarter Final Game
Saturday, July 18, 2pm Third Place Game
Sunday, July 19, 12pm FINAL

WE ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO THE COMMUNITY LEAVING THEIR LEGACY!

Stay up to date on all activities, news, ways to get rentonwa.gov/legacysquare.

You're invited 2026 State of the City with Mayor Armondo Pavone

JOIN MAYOR ARMONDO PAVONE during his annual State of the City on Wednesday, March 25, at 6:30 p.m. at Hyatt Regency. Hear directly from Mayor Pavone on 2025 accomplishments, future plans, and how the city is addressing challenges.

A reception with food and drink, along with an opportunity to connect with staff, will begin at 5:30 p.m., followed by the presentation at 6:30 p.m. Attendance is free, but a reservation is required. RSVP at rentonwa.gov/sotc.

RPD tips to prevent crime: ATM Safety

Be mindful when using an ATM. Choose well-lit or indoor locations, pay attention to who’s around you, cover the keypad when entering your PIN, and put your cash and card away immediately. Bring a friend if you can. Staying alert can help prevent theft.

The newly renovated Maplewood Park playground is now open!

MAPLEWOOD PARK’S PLAYGROUND served the community for nearly 20 years and needed upgrades to replace aging equipment. Since 2018, the city has replaced five playgrounds, making Maplewood Park playground the sixth playground replacement project.

Here’s what’s new at Maplewood Park:

UPDATED PLAY EQUIPMENT: The playground now features brand-new play equipment for children of all ages, including slides, swings, monkey bars, and climbing structures.
NEW FITNESS EQUIPMENT: including stations for pull-ups, sit-ups, and push-ups
ADA ACCESSIBILITY: New pathways to make the park fully accessible, ensuring everyone can enjoy the space.
FUTURE IMPROVEMENTS: Tree plantings this spring to add more shade

Learn more about the project, process, and future of Renton parks at rentonwa.gov/maplewoodplayground.