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In 2013 a caretaker lived rent-free in a manufactured home at Paradise Ridge Park, Vashon Island, in exchange for work. Whether this continues is unknown.
Established workplaceCurrent opening not confirmed
A standing programme or a past notice shows this place uses these workers. No current opening is confirmed.
What we found: Vashon Beachcomber (7 May 2013): the Paradise Ridge caretaker lived in a manufactured home on park district land, rent-free in exchange for labour, and the district was weighing charging rent instead.
Staffing evidence: A past notice names this place. Checked October 10, 2026.
This is a short guide built from the hiring evidence. Details about the area, nature, weather and daily life will be added as they are researched.
Overview
At a glance
- Location
- Vashon, King County
- Property type
- Public park
- Operator or employer
- Vashon Park District
- Roles
- Resident park caretaker
- Hiring status
- Past notice only; no current opening confirmed
- Visitor camping
- Not confirmed
- Staff accommodation
- Not confirmed
- Last checked
- 2026-10-10
Work
Working there
Vashon Beachcomber (7 May 2013): the Paradise Ridge caretaker lived in a manufactured home on park district land, rent-free in exchange for labour, and the district was weighing charging rent instead. 1
The notice does not say whether staff housing comes with the job.
Who owns, runs and hires
- Owner: Vashon Park District 1
Roles with evidence
- Resident park caretaker (advertised as "Caretaker"): A past notice names this place 1
Sources
Still to confirm
- Pay for the current or next season
- Whether staff housing or a staff site comes with the job
- Whether the employer will hire again next season, and when
- Exact location and entrance
- Local nature, water, weather and services: guide not yet written in full
- Vashon Beachcomber (7 May 2013), Vashon Beachcomber. Checked October 10, 2026.
Guide reviewed October 10, 2026. Written by CampHostJobs from the sources above. Facts change: confirm pay, housing, dates and access with the employer before you travel. See something wrong, or run this place? Send a correction.