The Boeing Ponds are located just north of S 212th St and the Green River Natural Resources Area (Kent Ponds). There are three or four ponds here, depending on the current water level. This area can be good for raptors, and shorebirds may be seen during migration. It is a great spot to view waterfowl in fall and winter.
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Directions & Map
From I-5: Take Exit 152 and turn east on S 188th. 188th will immediately turn south onto Orillia Rd. Follow Orillia Rd down into the valley. It will turn east again becoming S 212th St. Continue on 212th until the traffic light at 59th Pl S and turn left. Travel .5 miles past the warehouses. Boeing Ponds will be on the right.
From I-167: From I-167: Take the So 212th exit just north of downtown Kent and travel west on 212th across the valley. At the traffic light at 59th Pl S turn right. Go north on 59th Pl past the warehouses. Boeing Ponds will be on the right.
A small gravel turnout is located on the right just beyond a power line tower. A trail goes around the perimeter of the ponds. Waterfowl are numerous in winter and shorebirds may be seen during migration. A pond in the back corner goes dry in the summer but can be productive for ducks and shorebirds when wet. Despite constant changes as the Kent Valley is developed, birders are still surprised by the variety of bird species seen at Boeing Ponds.
Birds photographed at Boeing Ponds
Crowned Sparrow, photo by Dan Streiffert 
American Goldfinch at Boeing Ponds, photographer Dan Streiffert 
Great Blue Heron, photographer Dan Streiffert 
Red-Tailed Hawk, photographer Dan Streiffert
