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Gymnasiums available for public use on Vashon are located in the three public schools, Vashon High School (VHS), McMurray Middle School (McM) and Chautauqua Elementary School (CES).
Due to demand, Vashon Commons facilities will be open for scheduled community use this Memorial Day holiday, May 25, from 9a-8p. This includes the Community Weightlifting Program, from 5:30-7:30P in the VHS Weight Room. Email VPD Facilities Coordinator, Wendy Paridon to inquire about scheduling use of one of the School Campus athletic fields, meeting rooms, or gyms on the holiday.
VASHON COMMONS
Under an inter-local agreement with Vashon School District, the Vashon Park District manages gymnasiums made available for public use. Click here for a PDF reservation form.
CES Gym – the campus’ smallest gym, at approx. 6000 sq.ft, is also the brightest. The CES Gym is used primarily for youth and adult basketball and volleyball, as well as private family birthday parties.
McM Gym – the second largest of the campus’ gyms at about 7000 sq.ft., it's used mostly for youth and adult basketball, as well as indoor soccer and baseball.
VHS Gym – the Campus’ largest gymnasium at 8300 sq.ft., this gym is used for youth and adult basketball and volleyball, as well as wrestling matches and an assortment of large community events.
VHS Weight Room – both our own Community Weight Lifting program (open to all adults) and various island groups’ weight programs use this space located in the VHS Gym building.
VHS Wrestling Room – school and community wrestling teams use this room year-round, as well as the VPD Aikido program, free and open to all adults. Upstairs in the VHS Gym building.
VPD has a 30' x 40' circus tent that can be rented to community non-profit organizations for special events.
For more information and to reserve a gym, contact Facilities Coordinator, Wendy Paridon at 206-463-9602