Burlington Parks & Recreation

08/24/2026

08/19/2026

⚽🥅💫Soccer season is kicking off and there are a FEW SPOTS OPEN! 💫🥅⚽ Please pass this post around, our goal is to get a few more players for these teams! If you know a child in any of these age groups below and they'd like to play, please sign up online by August 25th.
U12 Girls (bdate between 8/1/14-7/31/15)
U12 Boys (bdate between 8/1/14-7/31/15)
U11 Boys (bdate between 8/1/15-7/31/16)
U10 Boys (bdate between 8/1/16-7/31/17)
Link to register is below in comments

08/11/2026

🔥 BURN BAN UPDATE 🔥

A complete burn ban begins Wednesday, August 12 at 12:01AM in unincorporated Skagit County due to high fire risk.

NOT ALLOWED:
▪️All outdoor open burning

STILL ALLOWED:
▪️Agricultural burning, if properly permitted and following all regulations
▪️Propane fire tables
▪️Gas-powered cooking appliances
▪️Self-contained wood pellet grills on concrete or another non-combustible surface
▪️Charcoal grills

For charcoal grills: Place charcoal and ash in a metal container, soak thoroughly with water, and keep the container at least 10 feet away from vegetation or combustible materials for 72 hours.

For those inside city limits, check with your local fire department for restrictions. For Burlington residents, please contact Burlington Fire Department at (360) 755-0261.

If you have questions about open burning in Skagit County, please contact the Skagit County Fire Marshal’s Office at (360) 416-1840 or visit their Outdoor Burning website at: www.skagitcounty.net/Departments/FireMarshal/burning

🔥BURN BAN UPDATE🔥

Due to the continued risk of fire and the commitment of shared firefighting resources to ongoing wildland fire response efforts across Washington State, the Skagit County Fire Marshal’s Office is implementing a complete burn ban effective Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at 12:01 a.m.

The burn ban prohibits all outdoor open burning in unincorporated Skagit County. The only exception is agricultural burning, which may continue only when conducted in accordance with applicable state and local regulations and any required permits.

Propane fire tables and other gas-fueled cooking appliances are permitted during this ban. Self-contained wood pellet grills and cooking devices are allowed only when placed on a concrete or other non-combustible surface. Charcoal grills are permitted. Charcoal and ash must be disposed of in a metal container and thoroughly soaked with water. The container should be kept at least ten feet from vegetation or combustible materials for 72 hours.

If you are within the limits of an incorporated city or town, check with your fire department for current burning restrictions.

If you have questions about open burning in Skagit County, please contact the Skagit County Fire Marshal’s Office at (360) 416-1840 or our Outdoor Burning website at www.skagitcounty.net/Departments/FireMarshal/burning

08/04/2026

Don't forget National Night Out is TONIGHT at Rotary Park (821 S Section St) 5pm-8pm. This is a FREE event with kids activities, helicopter landing, FREE food and free treats for everyone.

**City of Burlington is monitoring the air quality closely and will cancel the event if air quality is not safe for our community members*

The Burlington Police Department in cooperation with the Skagit County Sheriff's Office, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Police, Washington State Patrol, and the Burlington Fire Department, would like to invite you to attend this year's 2026 National Night Out event!

A variety of vehicles and apparatus from the different agencies will be present to include patrol vehicles, motorcycles, armored tactical vehicle (with robot), boat(s) and even a visit from a Life Flight NW helicopter. There will be various drone presentations, and plenty of local First Responders to speak with and get to know.

Starbucks has partnered with NNO and will be there to hand out free drinks and treats, and the Kiwanis Club of Burlington-Edison will be grilling up free hotdogs. There will also be free frozen treats, and Kona Ice will be there providing shaved ice for purchase. Burlington Parks & Recreation will be there with fun activities for the kids.

07/29/2026

Traffic advisory at Skagit River Park this weekend, 7/31-8/2
Use alternative routes if you can. For more information about the tournament visit:
https://www.washingtonrush.com/tournaments/rush-cup

07/20/2026

Live music is taking over downtown Burlington to jumpstart the weekend! We are bringing the ultimate night of Yacht Rock with The Fat Fridays Upscale Rock Band on Friday, July 24th and you don't want to miss this!

Get ready to sing your heart out, grab some great food and drinks from Mexicraves and Travelin Tom's Coffee of Skagit Valley and make some noise!

📅 Date: Friday, July 24th
⏰ Music 6pm-8pm
📍 Location: 520 E. Fairhaven Avenue

👇 Tag the friend who owes you a night out in the comments below! 👇

07/13/2026

Live music is taking over downtown Burlington to jumpstart the weekend! We are bringing the ultimate night of Modern Pop Tunes and Classic Rock with The Fabulous Murphtones on Friday, July 17th and you don't want to miss this!

Get ready to sing your heart out, grab some great food and drinks from Mexicraves and Travelin Tom's Coffee of Skagit Valley and make some noise!

📅 Date: Friday, July 17th
⏰ Music 6pm-8pm
📍 Location: 520 E. Fairhaven Avenue

👇 Tag the friend who owes you a night out in the comments below! 👇