The Highline Kiwanis Club is holding an open house and dedication of a new caretaker residence at Burien's Kiwanis-Schoenwald Park on Jan. 26.

The open house is from 4:30 to 6 p, m. with the dedication being held at 5:15 p.m. It will be held at the park, located at 16222 3rd Ave. S.W.

The new structure replaces one that was lost by fire in March 2008.

Highline Kiwanis through member work parties is completing the construction. President Frank Weise indicated this is a real credit to the members of the club who participated and will permit expanded use of the park.

Camp Schoenwald is a 55-year-old, 10-acre camp operated by the Highline Kiwanis Club. The camp has operated for the benefit of organized youth groups. During the past year, 5,300 campers used the campsite.

Kiwanis members offer use of the camp by youth groups for no charge.

Support and operation of the camp has been a major function of the club. The group supports the camp through fundraisers such as operating the concessions at the Highline Stadium for football, track and soccer and holding their annual pancake breakfast.