Editor’s note: The following is a press release from King County.

This Saturday, six new park rangers will begin patrolling King County parks and trails to enhance park safety and improve visitor experience. This new program comes six months after the King County Council approved funding for the new park rangers in its 2025 budget, a culminating effort to curb trailhead break-ins and supplement King County Parks-funded Sheriff’s Deputies.

King County Councilmembers Reagan Dunn and Sarah Perry expressed support for the program and appreciation that public safety concerns are being addressed.

“I’m thrilled to see the park ranger program come to fruition in time for summer hiking season,” Councilmember Dunn said. “Public safety is the number one concern of park users, and this program is a

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