The Reset Pledge: Youth & Families at Gold Creek Park
Youth Day Work Party
Sat Jan 24, 2026: 9:00 AM — 3:00 PM
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Region
Puget Sound and Islands — Seattle-Tacoma Area
Features: Bring your family!
Crew Leader: Kaci Darsow
Overview
Join WTA today in taking the Reset Pledge, a commitment to step away from screens and contribute to a collective goal of 10 million+ hours of real-world connection on January 24, 2026.
Youth ages 10+ and their families are invited to join WTA for this special trail work party. Youth participants 14-18 may attend on their own. Ages 10-13 must be accompanied by an adult.
**Solo adults showing up for a Youth & Families day work party (even when registered in advance) are not eligible to attend the event, and will be asked to leave by the Crew Leader.**
About the Area
Woodinville has struck gold with this park. Tucked away in the wine country, Gold Creek offers a multitude of hiking experiences. Horses and pedestrians love to use this network, and it offers one of the few equestrian friendly experiences in the area. Gold Creek is also home to Coho and Chinook salmon that make the run up the Sammamish river.
What to Expect
We'll have fun, work hard and make a difference! No experience is necessary.
Project Description
We've got a handful of days coming up here and the projects will focus on classic tread and drainage work. That means lots of overgrown vegetation to cut back, and muddy areas to fix up with digging!
Hiking Information
Our hike to the project site is expected to be about 1 mile over rolling terrain.
Schedule
- 9:00 AM: Be ready to sign in and meet the crew, rain or shine
- 9:05 AM: Gather for a safety briefing, then hike to the project site
- Morning: Work at your own pace, and take breaks throughout the day
- 12:00 PM: Lunch on the trail
- Afternoon: Consider trying a new task before wrapping up the day's work
- 3:00 PM: Closing circle at the trailhead
For safety reasons, arriving late or leaving early is not allowed.
Planning Information
Get ready for a great day outside!
What it Takes to Do This Work Party
- No experience is necessary—just bring a great attitude for working with a team! WTA provides the training and tools you need
- Expect to be physically active at your own pace for up to 6 hours on uneven terrain
- For ages 10 and older; under 14 must be accompanied by an adult.
- Annual Release Waiver required for all participants.
What to Wear
Required:
- Sturdy closed-toe shoes
- Work gloves
- Eye protection (glasses, sunglasses, or safety glasses)
- Long pants
Recommended:
- Sturdy work or hiking boots
- Long sleeved shirt
A hard hat will be provided by WTA. Additionally, work gloves and eye protection will be provided by WTA if you do not have your own, but when possible we recommend bringing your own. For safety reasons, certain tasks may be assigned based on the safety level of your footwear. Volunteers who do not have long pants, or sturdy closed toes shoes, will not be able to participate in the work party.
What to Bring
- Lunch, snacks, and plenty of water
- Rain jacket and pants
- Extra warm clothing in case of wet or cold weather
- A pack to carry your personal gear
- A sense of fun and adventure for learning new skills and meeting great people!
Firearms and weapons are not allowed.
More Information
- Frequently Asked Questions
- WTA's Trail Work Guide introduces the type of work you may do
- Contact us at volunteer@wta.org or 206.625.1367
From the Hiking Guide
See what WTA's hiking guide and trip reports say about this area.
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Directions
From Seattle, take I-5 North then take WA-520 E. Use the right 2 lanes to take exit 168B for WA-520 toward Bellevue/Kirkland. Continue on WA-520 E for 6.4 miles. Then use the right 2 lanes to take the Interstate 405 N exit toward Everett, stay on 405 N for 4.6 miles then take exit 20B for NE 124th St/Totem Lake Boulevard. Turn right onto NE 124th St and continue for 2.3 miles then turn left onto WA-202 W/Redmond-Woodinville Rd NE and continue straight for 1.5 miles. At the traffic circle, continue straight onto Redmond-Woodinville Rd NE. At the next traffic circle, take the 1st exit onto 148th Ave NE and then take a slight right to stay on 148th Ave NE. Gold Creek County Park will be on the right-hand side.
Gold Creek County Park: 16020 148th Ave NE, Woodinville, WA 98072
Note: Please follow the written directions above instead of using a GPS device. This will ensure that you get to the correct meeting location for this work party. The location of the pinpoint below is only approximate.
Getting to WTA work parties can involve travel on rough, unpaved roads in areas without cellular service and without street addresses that can be accurately used by navigation devices. Unless specifically noted otherwise, routes can generally be traveled by all types of vehicles. Volunteers with limited experience driving on unpaved mountain roads may want to allow extra time, beyond what is recommended in the directions above, to get to the meeting location.
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