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    Brackett's Landing

    4.5 (31 reviews)
    Open 6:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Carolyn L.

    Besides the beautiful view here, the most exciting thing for me was seeing a seal swam right up to the rocks. That deserved a 5-star! It was totally unexpected. I could see the seal bobbing in the distance. Despite this area being a sanctuary for the marine wildlife, it is a busy area with ferry going back and off, and boats sailing in the area. Add the constant train noise. It is not a quiet peaceful place. So I was just taking pictures and videos. Then I looked down at the rocks where the water was pretty clear and saw this seal swimming past. I managed to take a video. So cool. This place is also popular with divers. That means parking lot is always full. Your best best is to park a few blocks away and walk over.

    Watching the sunset
    Jacques I.

    Brackett's Landing is a nice beach park in Edmonds. We often come here to watch the sunset when we're in Edmonds, as this is one of the best places for doing so around town. You won't regret it. You can walk along the entire beach, which is about five miles, so is easy to do. Brackett's Landing is usually pretty busy, since it's located near downtown Edmonds and the ferry. There is a parking lot nearby, but street parking is easy to find in downtown Edmonds. There are also several different restaurants nearby. I think what's cool about this spot is that there's an area here for scuba diving. I don't have enough guts to scuba dive, but love that Brackett's Landing makes it possible for those divers to chill here. Oftentimes children are wading in the water, right off of the beach. Dogs are not allowed on the beach, so must stay on the walkway. Like I mentioned, I usually come here with bae to watch the sunset if we're in Edmonds at just the right time. Many come to Brackett's Landing for leisure and play or different reasons, but it's no surprise there's always a crowd around sunset.

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    Eva M.

    Bracket's Landing encompasses the area immediately adjacent to the Edmonds Ferry Dock. On the map, it's identified as BL North and BL South. Both directions have its charms. For this walk on a wintry day, we opted for a southerly walk, which takes you through a small green area, a sizable beach area, pass some commercial buildings and businesses, and more. We opted to continue onwards through the length of the Public Fishing Pier, which gives a wide westbound view as well as a view of the Port of Edmonds and its many, many boats. Even though it was a chilly day, we thoroughly enjoyed this walk with its charming views throughout. See photos for examples of public art featuring children, "Locals", sea critters, salmon weathervanes on the breakwater, and a friendship pole with the city of Hekinan, Japan. There was also a gentleman who made giant bubbles to the delight of many children. If you're visiting Edmonds for shopping and food, be sure to save some time to have a walk to work off those calories. ;)

    Sun, sand and views of the mountains.
    Karlo G.

    This has always been one of our favorite places to watch sunsets while taking a leisurely stroll on the beach. Parking is definitely a challenge especially during the summer season. I recommend parking around the neighborhoods and walking down to the beach. There are paved walkways for anyone avoiding the sand. There are also benches and logs to sit on however I recommend bringing a beach towel, lay out on the sand and watch the clouds go by. Beware of the passing locomotives. The sudden train horns blasts are enough to snap anyone out of their blissful moment. There are numerous restaurants and even a couple of ice cream shops within the vicinity of the park. Downtown Edmonds is only a few blocks away. During the warm summer nights, I like to stop by one of the ice cream shops for a sundae and head over to the landing to enjoy the treat while sitting on the sand. From past experience, the best times for some picturesque golden sunsets are from late spring to late early fall. The Olympic mountain ranges forms a wonderful backdrop. The passing ferries adds a uniquely Pacific Northwest feel to the views.

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    William B.

    Great place for divers - jump in point for Edmonds Underwater Park Large bathroom with changing area and outdoor fresh water showers Cons - noisy trains every 30 mins, some vagrancy, people hog up parking spots waiting to pickup ferry walkons.

    Joop V.

    Brackett's Landing is a good, nice surprise for me. My friends and I checked this place out in a rare occasion we were in Edmonds for another event. I would actually know about this place if we didn't end up walking around Edmonds that day! Brackett's Landing is a gem within walking distance of Edmond main town. The place offers amazing view of the Puget Sound, a place to enjoy the nature and and a beach to hang out with your friends or love ones. The park itself is relatively small, so if you are looking for a major exercise session, probably not the best place for it. However, if you are looking for a nice place with a view of the nature/ferries and just to sit to admire the beauty of the PNW, it's a good place to check out.

    Amanda M.

    Beautiful waterfront park/beach in Edmonds. Its definitely walkable if you're visiting the downtown area. Plenty of benches to sit on if you dont want to go to the beach area. There's a place to rinse your feet & bathrooms if needed. The best place of the beach is along the rock wall. You get some great photos of the water & the Cascades. Super peaceful & everyone was very respectful of you sitting in silence taking in the beauty!

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    Mike S.

    From here you can walk the beach 5.75 miles north. For the most part it's pretty quiet, and the rest of the time ultra relaxing. A long walk on a beach, fresh air, it can't be beat!

    Ooooh, water for me?  Sure am thirsty...
    Camille L.

    It's my backyard beach. I love coming here on the weekends to get some fresh air, people watch and just stroll around with Buddy. He loves this park as well. He gets to meet other dogs and play a little bit. One thing he can't stand-trains come around. He hides behind me and wimpers. Aw, my poor baby. He does his own version of the "Harlem Shake". He gets so nervous this little man of mine. Anywho... it's a really cool place to have some refreshing breeze coming from the water. So much to do here still. I can't wait to discover every corner of my hometown. I Love, love this neighborhood!

    Monica R.

    A day trip to Edmonds on the train and a perfect day to relax at this beautiful beach! In this case, the pictures are worth a 1,000 words! But if you need a bit more info, the Kingston ferry picks up and drops passengers here. Coffee, dining, cute little shops nearby to explore. There is a path that winds around and a nice little walk where you can watch the divers.

    Joshua B.

    I absolutely love this park!!!! I have been here many times and it never gets old. This park offers so much from watching the ferries come in and out with passengers to watching the trains go by, which I know kids love to watch, and you can watch people take diving lessons or just dive for fun next to the ferry terminal. There are plants of benches to sit and enjoy the amazing views of the Puget Sound and the Olympic Mountains. There is plenty of beach access to sit and relax on the nice warm summer days or just to sit and relax anytime year round. You can walk out onto the Edmonds Pier and look at all the boats in the Marina and watch some of the people fishing off the pier. I have taken many pictures out here and there are countless places to take some amazing pics!!! It's very easy to spend a whole day on the waterfront since there are plenty of great restaurants in walking distance and parking is free for up to 4 hours. The only downside is that it gets very busy during the summer and parking fills up rather quickly so you will end up parking around the downtown shopping area and walking down, but it makes for a great walk. Just make sure you get here early.

    This is a nice little place to enjoy beautiful scenery and have a beach-y experience, minus the crowds and self consciousness. Heh. It's easy to get to, and while there is a somewhat small parking lot, parking is pretty abundant I'm the area. Some of the pros to me are: * Gorgeous views * Easy to walk from here to the Marina Beach Park * Coffee shop is a hop (no skip or jump needed) away * Shopping, variety of dining options are just up the street Cons: * It makes me long for the beaches from back home * Having to cross the train tracks and ferry traffic path to get to the other side * Super narrow sidewalk (makes it tricky with the stroller) Since I mostly go here on weekday mornings, I never have issues with crowds. I just get bored sometimes because I don't know where else to go that's close to where I live that has nice scenery and has sidewalks. Definitely not in Irvine anymore. It's a good thing and bad thing. :/

    Khuyen H.

    Beautiful place to watch the sunset. Easy to find a parking and then you can walk along the street and enjoy the amazing view over the ferry and the rail track.

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    Amazing beach great views and amazing places to relax. Bathroom is disgusting actuall biohazard…read moreneed to be removed and rebuilt bad

    My partner and I drove to Richmond Beach Saltwater Park today. It was a gorgeous day to be at the…read morebeach, and this beach is gorgeous! I don't know why, but I have always been scared crossing the bridge over the railroad tracks on the way from the parking lot to the beach. I have no fear of heights, and in fact I feel much more peaceful in the air or on the water than I do on the earth. The bridge is sturdy and safe, with tall, secure fencing on both sides. Little kids were crossing it today with no fear at all. One little kid was getting pulled across it in a large wagon. That was pretty cute to see. It is a bit of a trek from the parking lot to the beach area, a trek that includes this perfectly safe bridge which I somehow mysteriously feel scared while walking on. I recently injured my right heel playing tennis, so I was limping and hobbling and walking quite slowly, but this walk was still quite doable for me today. There were a lot of people at this beach park today, but it really didn't feel crowded, and everyone we talked to was friendly. The only slight bummer was that one of the reasons that we went out there today was to talk with a Naturalist from the Seattle Aquarium. We talked with 3 different Naturalists. They were all friendly enough, but all 3 of them seemed noticeably unenthusiastic about talking about the sea life at this beach park. Oh well, we moved on pretty quickly from that, and we really enjoyed this beach park anyway. There were a few people flying kites, and the mountains looked clear and bright behind the sunlit water. I waded in the water (one of my favorite things to do in life), and the cold waves breaking over my legs and feet felt wonderful on a hot day like today. 5 stars for sure. This place is so beautiful.

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    4.1
    (15 reviews)
    1.1 mi

    Yost Park first came on my radar as a kid when I went to the day summer camps at the Anderson…read moreCenter in Edmonds. They would walk us places for adventures during the week and Yost Park and Pool were one of the places we got to adventure. I enjoyed it then and still enjoy it now over two decades later. The pool itself is well built to be child friendly. It is in a stout 'L' shape with 25 yards in shallow to mid-depth waters. Very nice when one is young. The water as I remember it is cold, not a bad thing just a shock to the system to those who were not accustomed to it. Above the pool there are tennis courts, picnic tables, and a playground. There is also a sloped grassy area around the pool, but not one to play sports on really. I most recently visited Yost Park on Wednesday the 8th of July 2020 with my mom. Steep trails can freak her out a bit. One of the nice things about the trail system at Yost is that railings are provided in areas where the trail is steeper. Helpful in keeping one's balance and providing support while going up or down a hill. Signage along the trails provide warnings to heed especially when it is rainy and the trails can be slick as well as historical information about the park. We saw a chipmunk, a variety of birds, squirrels, and different plants on our visit last Wednesday. If driving here, make sure to check under your car before you leave so as to not run over and kill any critters who might be under it. I found a gray squirrel exploring under my car when my mom and I went to leave. Happy to wait for the little critter to continue on its way before driving off so it can live. Fun place to bond with the wildlife!

    I love this park but probably not for the same reasons others do. While it has a nice, large public…read morepool and awesome trails snaking through the forest, I go to do wildlife photography. The park itself is great for exercise as several of the trails have good incline so you can get a bit of a workout. I stopped short of giving 5 stars because I have encountered screaming groups of children several times who trample the vegetation off-trail and in the dry creek bed and it is very annoying that the adults supervising them allow this. One of these groups is a nature group/school for children. I am attaching a photo I took at Yost

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    A western wood peewee
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    Edmonds Underwater Park

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    4.0
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    0.0 mi

    This is the first adventure dive my boyfriend and I hit up right after obtaining our PADI license…read moreand it was a great experience for beginner divers. We rented our gear from the dive shop right in front with two tanks and got into the water at 5pm. We were lucky that day as the waves were calm and visibilitiy was 40-50 ft. The good thing was the walk at the sand was short but the surface swim to the first buoy before we sank down was a 10 min swim and easy to cramp up in cold waters. We saw enormous groupers, sunken ships, crabs, large sea slugs and my boyfriend even claimed he saw a seal pop his head up to the surface when we were swimming back to shore. The best recommendation for this dive is to call the dive shop in advance to check if other divers said the visibility that day was good - makes a world's difference!

    CALLING ALL CERTIFIED DIVERS WHO VALUE THE UNDERWATER WORLD::::: Do our activity a favor and come…read moreon down to the Edmonds Underwater Sports dive shop every Saturday or Sunday morning at 9AM and wait for Mr. Bruce to come in to brief you on the days' plan. Bruce Higgins is the caretaker of the Park and for those who know him know him as a walking history book not only on the Park, but of diving in general. I have spent many Saturday and Sunday mornings volunteering my time (the only way that upkeep is made on the Park) to help keep up the Park's condition. The Park is a phenomenal dive location due to the significant number and types of marine life that are visible day and night. So come on down and introduce yourself to Mr. Bruce. Bring your gear and give some time to maintaining the Park. You'll have a great time and Bruce and everyone that dives there will appreciate the help. S

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    Nice view of Olímpic mountains at the distance and Kingston..

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    Hickman Park

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    3.9
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    2.0 mi

    A nice neighborhood park with a playground, grassy area, and some picnic tables. It can get a bit…read morebusy at times and it may be difficult to find a place to sit if you are looking to sit at one of the picnic benches. It is in a residential neighborhood, so it can also get quiet busy with kids at times. We would wait for quiet times when I was growing up and my parents would bring me and my sister here and to the adjacent Rest Lawn to learn to ride our bicycles. I preferred the paved surface of the roads on the Rest Lawn, but I learned to get started and stop on grass (at this park) as that is harder than starting on smooth surfaces. In the long term that worked out because learning to ride my bike on paved surfaces was a lot easier once I got going on grass. We'd make an effort to come during the day when most people were eating or at off hours on the weekends. Now the field in Hickman Park is turf. Be mindful what time of day you visit as the park draws different crowds at different days/times. The playground is temporarily closed due to COVID-19, but the rest of the park is open.

    It's little neighborhood park tucked away on the outskirts of woodway. We rented the shelter and…read morefield for a baseball reunion. The process for renting was simple snd straightforward with the city of edmonds. You can do it online. When we arrived it was clean and ready. There is a grill, covered shelter area electricity,bathrooms and plenty of picnic tables. Separated enough for privacy but close to play area to watch your kids. The price was fare and we had a great reunion. This would be a good choice for any outdoor family function of 40 or less. The only minus is Parking is a bit limited.

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    Swings rock
    Swings rock
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    Kayu Kayu Ac Park

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    4.7
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    2.7 mi

    Kayu Kayu Ac Park is a nice small park located in Richmond Beach along the shoreline of Puget…read moreSound, yet set back from the water a little ways with a railroad track between the park and the Puget Sound. I have come here a few times to just check it out, or if walking around sunset time and wanting to watch the sun set beyond the Olympic Mountains across the Puget Sound. There are a handful of parking spots and a small restroom building, neither of which I have used yet in my coming here. Oddly, this neighborhood park has been around for a number of years, but was one neither me nor my parents were too aware of despite living in the area for over 20 years. Nice to have a place like this to come to and clear one's head, watch the sunset or a train going past, just play around, or sit down and do some work or read at one of the tables.

    With covid and little else to do a picnic seemed like a great way to spend a summer evening and…read moresocial distance. I had my partner search out a park for us and he discovered this hidden gem. It's tucked away in Richmond Beach on the waterfront, and even though I am in Richmond Beach a fair amount, including a bar not too far from here, I had no idea this existed. You can not access the water as train tracks and a fence keep you inside the park. It's a small place with little parking, but an actual bathroom on site, a playground, black berry picking and gorgeous views. It seems to be a nightly walking place for many residents in the neighborhood and a hang out spot for local teenagers. In the actual lot there are only 5 spots (1 handicap), but it appears people are able to park up on the hill above the park and walk in. The play ground looks like a nice reason to visit, but it currently has some yellow tape on it for covid. Dining seems to continue to bring in visitors as there are a few picnic tables and we witnessed multiple people stop by with take out. It's very nice to be able to watch the ferries go by, including some big ships and if you are lucky a train or two. I think this would be an enjoyable place for anyone who likes to gaze out over the water. I plan to go back some day when cruise ships return and see if I can catch one going by, in the mean time though its a great place to watch a sunset.

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    Charming neighborhood park with a playground (swings, slide, climbing set) for toddlers & school-age kids.
    Charming neighborhood park with a playground (swings, slide, climbing set) for toddlers & school-age kids.
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