various activities, including a fun run, paddleboard and kayak races, water ski competitions, and a grand fireworks display. The festivities can be enjoyed from two parks: Lake Sawyer Regional Park, spanning 142 acres, and a smaller boat launch park. Black Diamond is also host to the well-known Tough Mudder, an endurance event that has been a fixture in the community since around 2013. Most events occur on private land, with some portions running through Lake Sawyer Regional Park and Palmer Coking Coal property. The event, attracting participants from near and far, features the town’s ability to host large-scale, community-centric events. KEY PARTNERSHIPS AND COMMUNITY GROUPS Special groups and partners are crucial to Black Diamond’s vibrancy and community cohesion. One such entity is the Maple Valley-Black Diamond Chamber of Commerce. Over the past year, the Chamber has been working diligently to increase the 95 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 05, ISSUE 07 BLACK DIAMOND, WA
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