Special Training Events
We occasionally hold special
training events so you can learn specific orienteering techniques,
such as pacing in uneven terrain, route selection, and racing
strategy. Check our events
page for these training opportunities.
Resources
Control Description Symbols: Confused about what all those map
symbols mean? What about those symbols on the control description
sheets? Download a guide for more information.
Classes
No classes offered at this
time.
Basic Instruction
Basic instruction is available
at all local events, so check the events
page for our schedule.
Permanent Courses
We have several permanent courses
set up in Puget Sound-area parks so you can train on your own
or try orienteering before attending an event. Below are details
about the permanent courses currently in operation. You can download
and print a PDF of the course to try on your own. Printed maps
may also be available for a fee from park staff.
Bremerton - NAD Park
A color map with two courses is available at the Sheridan Park
Community Center, 680 Lebo Blvd. Office hours: 8-5:30 Monday
through Friday (360-473-5305). Cost: free. Permanent Course PDF.
Kenmore - St. Edward State
Park
Location: Juanita
Drive and N.E. 145th Street Directions.
A color map and booklet are available at the Park Office. The
office is usually open 8 – 5 daily. Telephone first (425-823-2992)
to be sure the office is open. If the office is not open, leave
a message. Ask for a time when you can pick up the map, as rangers
are not in the office at all times. Cost is $2. Permanent
Course PDF. Instructions
page 1. Instructions
page 2.
Lynnwood - Lynndale Park
Location: 189th
Place S.W. and 72nd Ave. W. Directions.
A color map is available at the Lynnwood Parks and Recreation
Office, 18900 44th Avenue West, Lynnwood. Telephone 425-771-4030.
Open daily. Map and Booklet: $2. Permanent
Course PDF. Instructions.
Lynnwood - North Neighborhood
Park
Location: 44th Ave.
W. and 185th Ave. S.W.
Beginner's course only. A color map is available at the Lynnwood
Parks and Recreation Office, 18900 44th Avenue West, Lynnwood.
Telephone 425-771-4030. Open daily. Map and Booklet: $2. Permanent
Course PDF. Instructions.
Redmond - Farrel-McWhirter
Park
Location: From Redmond,
north on Avondale Road, right on Novelty Hill Road, left on 102nd
for 1 mile, entrance on the left. Directions
A color map is available at the
Redmond Parks and Recreation Office, 16600 NE 80th (Old Redmond
Schoolhouse Community Center), Redmond. Telephone 425-556-2300.
Map and Booklet: $1. Permanent
Course PDF. Instructions
page 1. Instructions
page 2.
SeaTac - North SeaTac Park
Location: 13773
24th Ave. S. and 185th Ave. S.W. Directions
A color map is available at the Community Center, 13773 24th
Ave. S., SeaTac. Telephone 206-973-4680. Hours: M-Th 8a-10p,
F 8a-7p, Sat (Oct-June) 10a-4p, closed Sunday. Map and Description
Sheet: free. Permanent Course PDF. Instructions.
Shoreline - Hamlin Park
Location: 15th Ave.
N.E. and N.E. 162nd St. Directions
A color map is available on the park's website (www.shorelinewa.gov/parks, look under "Orienteering
at Hamlin Park"). Telephone 206-801-2600.
Tacoma - Ft. Steilacoom
Park
Location: Steilacoom
Blvd. and 87th Ave. S.W., Lakewood. Directions: From the north,
take I-5 exit 129, head west on 74th St., continue as road veers
left to become Custer Rd. Turn west (right) onto 88th St., continue
as it joins Steilacoom Blvd. Continue west on Steilacoom Blvd.
to the park entrance at 87th Ave. S.W. From the south, take I-5
exit 127 (Hwy 512) westbound. Turn right onto Tacoma Way, then
west (left) onto Steilacoom Blvd. Continue west on Steilacoom
Blvd. to the park entrance at 87th Ave. S.W. Permanent Course PDF. Instructions.
If you have questions about
any of the permanent courses, please contact Jim
Siscel (425-778-7202). |
