60 Acres Park Launches

60 Acres Park is a large open grassy field primary used for soccer. The organization that manages the field (LWYSA) allows non-soccer use including rocketry as a casual drop in activity when official tournaments or soccer practices are not taking place. The location is sufficient in size to support up to several hundred flyers and spectators. WAC limits flights from 60 Acres to 2,000 feet AGL.

Rockets flown at 60 Acres must comply with the following rules:

1) Class 1 - This means the model rocket must use no more than 125 grams (4.4 ounces) of propellant; use a slow-burning propellant; is made of paper, wood, or breakable plastic; contain no substantial metal parts; and weigh no more than 1,500 grams (53 ounces) including the propellant

2) Use a motor(s) with a total impulse less than 160 N-sec (G motors and below allowed)

Flying season temperatures average from a low of 40 to a high of 80, with extremes from 20 to 95 degrees. Winds average 0-5 mph, lower in the AM or mid-day, with peaks to 15 mph. There is a neglible chance of rain during summer months. Winter months are very likely to have overcast and light drizzle.

The park is divided into two major flying fields, 60 Acres North and 60 Acres South. The North field typically is used for soccer, and is larger. Trees and blackberry bushes to the west end of the field tend to collect rockets that drift west. To the north, a swampy area beyond the fence can pose a challenge for retrieval. 60 Acres South also has the west edge treeline, and to the south, private farmland and a significant patch of blackberry bushes.

Water: no available water

Electricity: no

Sewer/RV Dump: no

Porta-potties: Yes, brought in for soccer season, but removed or limited during off-season

Cellular Service: Yes

Food: There are no on-site food vendors or facilities. The nearby cities of Redmond, Kirkland and Woodinville offer full grocery and restaurant choices.

Gas: The nearest gas station is approximately 1 mile from the park on Willows Road.