Why Maple Valley is One of the Top 50 Places to Raise Kids

One of the Top 50 Places to Raise Kids in the US: Yours Truly

Maple Valley was voted one of the Top 50 places to raise kids in the U.S. in 2013. Businessweek conducted its annual survey of towns and cities across the country. Gathering data such as population, GreatSchools city score, median family income, housing costs, county unemployment, and proximity to big cities, Businessweek ranked Maple Valley as 48 of 50 top cities to raise children in the nation.

Maple Valley is known for its schools, which are part of the Tahoma School District. Among other significant achievements, Tahoma High School boasts a consistently higher graduation rate and lower dropout rate than the Washington State average.

But one of the factors that went unmentioned by Businessweek, which anyone who lives in Maple Valley can attest to, is the incredible community events for children.

Upcoming Events for Maple Valley Youth

There are dozens of activities for youth in Maple Valley:

• Kidz Love Soccer’s spring classes just kicked off on April 20^th, and Kidz Love Soccer Camp runs August  26th to 30th.
• Be sure to check out Maple Valley Days at Lake Wilderness Park, from June 7 to 9. This event is perfect for the whole family.
• Camp Wild begins June 24^th and runs every day from 9 am to 4 pm until August 16^th – the perfect place for kids age 6 to 11 to spend their summer days.
• Coming up on July 20^th, Kids Festival takes place at Lake Wilderness park – and is entirely free.
• Youth Art Classes in the Park is a one-week-long day class that runs twice this summer, from July 15^th to 19^th, and August 12^th to August 16^th.
• On August 20^th, head on over to Lake Wilderness park (again) for Family Night in the Park. In fact, if you have an opinion about what movie Maple Valley families should watch that night, follow the link to the event and email Jennifer Edelhauser by May 27.

For more information on the summer activities available for Maple Valley youth, visit the city of Maple Valley website.

If you know of a great summer event for youth we didn’t mention, please contact us with your input, or leave a comment on this page. We love to hear from you!