Lovely state park. We did the very short nature trail which has lots of fun information about trees…read moreand a trunk showing over 100 years of tree rings. We also took a stroll down the beach - there was a ton of very spaced out picnic tables and a beautiful view of the water and Whidbey Island. Bathrooms were some of the cleanest public restrooms I think I have ever used. We didn't camp here but did go through the camp site and it looked perfectly nice. We did go on a Friday morning in a shoulder season - so it's possible it could get a bit too busy. But for a Friday morning in April - worth a visit!

Nice area but to was chilly so we didn't stay long. Lots of parking and the Olympics Mountain Range…read morewas beautiful .

We had a beautiful time driving 70 minutes to get here, but sadly, the trail going down towards the…read morewater was closed and we had no advanced notice so the only thing really open was the coffee shop which we didn't bother going in. It was really a waste of my time it's a lovely location. If only we got to view it there was no for warning on any social media or websites that the trails were closed so that was unfortunate. Probably will not return back there since they don't communicate with the public well wind trails are closed.

Haven't quite explored the trails but we like the beach area. Lots of Driftwood and rocks, shells…read moreto look at and collect. Great for kids.

This is a really pretty park right along the water. They have play areas for kids, walking paths,…read moreflowers, a dog park, and really nice houses in the surrounding neighborhood. If I lived here, I'd be in this park often.

This is a medium-sized park with gardens, a gazebo, a trail down to the ocean, playground, picnic…read moretables, BBQ's, firepit and a kitchen shelter. Big lawn for relaxing or get togethers. My friend and I walked around to enjoy the flowers and take a walk to the beach. I was not fit for the trek down to the beach though, so my friend went and reported it's really beautiful. There were swallows flying at a crazy fast speed and zooming around us. Felt like Snow White. There are bathrooms here that are the standard expected for a park, but the one I was in didn't have a light at all so I'd avoid it after dark.

This lovely little playground at the north end of camano island is a complete child magnet. Great…read morepicnic area, wooden, well-maintained equipment, and mostly enclosed for easy monitoring of busy kids without having to worry about surrounding busy roads. Close proximity to coffee shops and a few food options. We will definitely plan time here when we are next in the area.

Cute playground. Well equipped with swings, 2 slides, 3 sets of monkey bars, a table painted for…read morecheckers or chess, a log roll toy, a suspension bridge, climbing wall and special area just for the wee ones. This park is ideal for littles or really any child with a risk for elopement because it's fully fenced but my tweens had fun here last weekend. There's a covered area at the entrance with multiple tables. Lots and lots of art all around.

A national preserve well worth preserving…read more Stunning views of the Olympic Peninsula, the Strait of Juan de Fuca, and the Cascade Mountains. Easily spend the day just marveling the views. This hike can be visited multiple times and never gets old. Time it right ~ when the tide is out the lower beach section is a beauty on its own. Careful to watch the tide coming back in otherwise a very difficult hike back for many. Pup friendly and please pick up after your pooch. *Parking is very limited so come early.

Quite an easy hike, love the water view all throughout. Enjoyed exploring the beach rocks here…read more Relaxing experience and pretty good cardio as well.

Arriving at Heritage Park in Stanwood around 9:29 a.m. this morning, Wednesday 24 May 2023, one…read morevehicle was pulling out of the parking lot and other than that my silver 2010 Toyota Corolla that I named Lepton was the only vehicle in the parking lot. City workers were in their office (at work on the road) and the road was closed past the park. Driving all the way up to the road closed sign, I saw the turn-in for the parking lot and was relieved the entrance was not in the section of the road that was closed. The park has a variety of offerings including numerous soccer fields, two large baseball fields, pickleball courts abutting a fenced-in grassy sitting area equipped with benches, a skate park, a playground, a restroom building by a flagpole, porta-pottis scattered throughout the park, and two horseshoe pits. I had not thrown a horseshoe in 15 to 20 years (I am approximately 30 years old as of writing this on 24 May 2023). So, knowing I was bigger and stronger than the last time I threw one, I picked up a horseshoe and threw it better than I ever did when I was growing up. Fun to see the decade-plus rest served my horseshoe-throwing skills well. A swallow soared past me and Lepton in the parking lot and European starlings were hard at work foraging in the grass of one of the baseball fields. A worker was mowing the grass past one of the baseball fields. It was an overall serene exploring experience.

Good for beginners but when the ramps get wet they take FOREVER to dry. And they are super slippery…read morewhen wet.

Discovered this place while googling directions to a nearby bakery. Seemed like a place I wanted to…read morevisit. A gorgeous little trail sprinkled with gorgeous sculptures. I only took photos of half the sculptures I saw, because I wanted to enjoy the moment. But trust me it's really cool! Around each corner of the clean trail is a new eye catching sight. Sculptures at ground level. And hanging in tree. The parking lot is small and only one way out and in. SYOY!

Super easy, kid friendly, flat surface trail…read more Loved the artwork and reading about the artist

I love that this park has areas for all ages. Toddlers have an area with smaller playground…read moreequipment. There are multiple types and heights of slides. There is ample room for running around the structures. There is a paved walkway that kids can also bike on. There is no bathroom. And you can't access the YMCA at all from this side. Not sure they'd let you use theirs anyway. There is no parking lot. The YMCA lot doesn't allow for park parking. You have to park on the street. There is usually close parking available. There is no shade. It gets really hot during the summer. All in all, I like the park for its age range. I wish there was a bathroom. We've had to leave early a bunch of times because we need a bathroom.

Really like to come here - miss the swing they used to have. It's easy to get street parking and is…read morefull of fun stuff to play on!

Our favorite spot to unwind and let the kids play in the water. Picnic tables are close to the…read moreparking lot and the water and there are bathroom close to the picnic shelters.

This is such a good place to relax and family bonding, and good place for crabbing as well.read more

Beacon Hill Park is such a beautiful and vast park! Our party of four had to break our exploring of…read moreit into two different rounds and each time it was great! There are beautiful ponds and fountains here in amongst lush trees. There are paths that lead you into all sorts of park adventures! On the first excursion we saw a juvenile owl in a tree and got some pictures of it as well as well as the Moss Lady statue as extra bonuses. On the second excursion we went to a wonderful rose garden, the Children's Farm which consists of various animals which are primarily barnyard types. We then went to the south end of the park and went to Mile Zero for the Trans Canadian Highway and a gorgeous view of the water from the Straight of Juan De Fuca. And we saw more juvenile owls out and about in the trees. Definitely a park to go to and it's the kind of place that will bring in tourist sightseers but will have locals or residents as well because it's clear it's a park that is loved by all.

A beautiful park in Victoria that reminded me a lot of of a small version of Central Park in New…read moreYork City. Tons of towering trees, lots of untouched, wild Lasic, beautiful, well tended to gardens, areas for kids to play as well as Pickleball and other courts for people to use to play. There's a dog park in There so you can take the dogs out for a walk as well. So many beautiful places and sites in this park. Which I'm sure would make for a great afternoon for any family that wanted to get away from home. A lot of it is taken care of by just a few People, and a number of volunteers to take care of gardens.