Such a cute neighborhood oasis surrounded by private houses. You wouldn't even know it existed!…read more Green, open space for picnics under the shade of trees, or space to run and frolic and play. Small playground, unfortunately all exposed to the sun, making it hot and hard to keep little ones out long. One bench and one picnic table allow for mini gatherings, but bring a blanket and there is space enough for everyone! Friendly neighborhood as we were kindly and respectfully greeted by a teenage boy walking through, along the one path. Ample street parking! One paved path from the street to the playground, through the grassy expanse, with a fork towards the break in the fence, presumably for the homes/neighbors. Great, cozy spot for a road trip break!

This Japanese Botanical Garden may be small, but it beautifully lives up to its name. Tucked away…read morein a peaceful setting, the garden offers a cozy, quiet escape with meandering walking paths, gentle streams, serene ponds, and even a few graceful koi fish gliding through the water. A charming little fountain adds a soft, soothing soundscape to the experience. Though seating is limited, there are a few well-placed benches where you can pause and take in the calm surroundings. The zen garden areas feature carefully raked sand, textured stones, and layered designs that invite stillness and reflection. You'll also find stone pagoda-like statues, stacked stone towers, and miniature trees that complete the traditional Japanese aesthetic. It's a lovely, peaceful retreat--perfect for a slow stroll, quiet contemplation, or simply enjoying a moment of calm. While it's not large, its thoughtful design and serene atmosphere make it well worth the visit.

Beware: information on the city website is incorrect, not open on weekends. We tried two days in a…read morerow to go, wasn't open at 10:30am on Saturday or Sunday. Really disappointed as this had been one of our main destinations on our trip.

I was very impressed with the parks here in Moses Lake! They are well maintained and beautiful! We…read morewent to this park to get a different angle of Moses Lake itself. The view of the lake here is beautiful in addition to a very cute little amphitheater here for summer concerts I imagine. The park also has a Farmers Market which is a good fit since this park is fairly spacious!

This park offers a lot of activities here. Tennis, Volley…read moreball, Basketball, Swimming, Skateboard, BBQ, Picnic, Water park, Outdoor Theater...

A great Small and economical water park Surf and slide area…read moreis a special treat. Very family friendly Serves ice creams, snow cones, fresh fruit etc

It was my first day going there. It was really fun the only thing that stood out to me was the…read morefood. first of all I know food is good but they should really lower the price Of the food. Like maybe instead of cheese fries being seven dollars they should at least be 5 dollars I hope you can understand what I'm saying and I hope you have more good reviews than bad reviews.

While this little park has the fewest amenities of our recent park tours, I really liked it because…read moreit is incredibly peaceful. On a weekday afternoon, we had it to ourselves and were surrounded mostly by the sounds of nature. It is also another immaculate space. I'm really impressed by the city's careful cultivation of its green spaces. The disc golf seems a bit better than at Blue Heron mainly because the playing space doesn't overlap with the people lounging space. But you have to play entirely unshaded, so mid-day summer games are out. There's only a dock, 2 picnic tables with no grills, a restroom, and a nine-hole disc course. No playgrounds for the kids. There is also only a modicum of shaded areas. No real room for large gatherings unless people bring their own tents and chairs. However, I really enjoyed it and left with a desire to return again to enjoy the relaxation.

Needed a weekend getaway and decided to visit Central Washington. Potholes seemed like an…read moreinteresting place to visit. Stayed in the campsite area. While the description said three tents I'd be wary unless they were all small. All campsites near me had large fire rings with built in adjustable grills. A few amenities, but pretty low key. I stayed next to the water not far from the boat launch. Not too noisy, pretty quiet most of the time. There are vault toilets not far away. Stayed two nights and did not use the showers. There is a nice trail at the edge of the camping area that runs along the water. This was a nice jumping point to several scenic attractions nearby. There is a country store nearby to pick up firewood, drinks, snacks, last minute supplies, and large portions of biscuits and gravy or other hot food. Nothing else was that close by.

Beautiful state park, with clean bathrooms. I recommend avoiding holiday times as it's very…read morecrowded, and some neighbors can be a bit disrespectful.

We had a really fun day at Soap Lake, thanks to the great sunshine and perfect temperature. It was…read morealso not crowded at all, but it was a random Wednesday afternoon visit. The park offers amenities: public restrooms in a building and some port-o-potties; outdoor shower to remove the grime (that gets in EVERY crack); covered picnic tables. It also has some grassy areas for recreation and a playground for the kids. Plus, there's a touch of culture, with what professes to be the first human figure sundial. The sand is rocky in and out of the water, and the water is shallow, good for keeping it fails warm and for wading quite a ways out. It was nice to slather ourselves in the clay and let it bake in before rinsing it off. But be warned, the sulfur in the water and clay will keep you and anything you wear smelling even after a thorough washing. So I wouldn't plan a nice evening out after ;-) We look forward to going back for more fun this summer, after we check out some other local beaches.

Soap Lake has 2 public parks on the lake, this one is on the East shore on Highway 17 between…read moreSmokiam Campground and B&B Restaurant. There is a bath house, Beach Access, Picnic Tables and a huge Bronze & Basalt Sundial. It's a great place to stop and play or even plaster yourself in the healing mud from the lake. Swimming is easy as you float easier because of all the minerals in the water. We made a specific trip here during our vacation. Daughter and her kids played in the healing waters while wife read a book in the shade and I took the nap I really needed. Unfortunately, I took too long of a nap and missed laying in the water :( I guess I'll have to go back next year. This is the 3rd time we've come here and it is always worth a repeat visit when you are in the area.

We stayed one might here. It was very nice. We will usually pick a best western motel when were on…read morethe road somewhere, they are nice and clean, and they usually have a continental breakfast. We are not big breakfast eaters but you can have waffles, omelets, sausage, potatoes, and all the basics. We were in a view room right on the lake, we had a beautiful sunset that night. We watched a little marmot outside our door. Very nice stay.

The place itself is sketchy. Kinda expected to hear banjos playing. A guy was yelling at another…read moreguy up on the second floor, and there was nobody in the office. I went to my room, and was engaged in a conversation with the guy who was working on the room upstairs. Not quite sure what his deal was, but he explained that he was busy: a busy bee, although he said he hadn't gotten any honey yet. Perhaps a friend of Walter White? I was feeling pretty good when I saw that my room had no neighbors. Just a large room with a metal door in between my room and the next. Turns out the room with the metal door had some sort of industrial equipment in it, and it let out a loud hum for the first three hours of my stay. The room I stayed in looked nothing at all like the pictures that were provided on any of the travel sites. It smelled musty, and was not well kept up. I stayed in hotels with similar reviews in Moses Lake, and they've been fine. This one was not.