Only twice in my life have I encountered multiple wild snakes in an approximately 20 minute window…read morewhile hiking. The first time was in Montana while I was conducting geology field work, the snakes that time were rattlesnakes. This time I encountered two garter snakes here at Narbeck Wetland Sanctuary while hiking the Perimeter Trail (South portion of the trail). The first one I heard surprised me because it was right next to the trail. The second one was making noise while traveling through brush on the side of the trail as well. That cutie I managed to get a picture of. The edge of the water in the sanctuary is full of cattails in a number of places. At one woody portion of trail I noticed a gnarly tree by the water and decided to venture closer to check it out. I noticed a Hummingbird high in the tree by some cattails. Just this morning back at the house the hummingbirds were collecting the stuffing from cattails to use for nesting material, fun to encounter another hard working hummingbird the same day in a wetland setting. I made my way closer to the water to get a better look and heard a critter flop into the water, twas a big amphibian I managed to miss with my camera. Song birds sang and water fowl called throughout the duration of my visit here today in the mid-afternoon. A carved wooden sign is located at the driving entrance/exit to the park and is artistically well done, evoking a sense of magic that I have found to accompany wetland and heathland biomes. The parking lot is small to medium in size, but there were a number of open spots so it wasn't a problem on my visit. Next to the parking lot is a restroom building that was closed today, I'm guessing due to COVID-19, a grassy picnic area, a map of the trail system, and some signage with information about the sanctuary. There are two main trails through the sanctuary: the Interpretive Trail which includes interpretive signs, and the Perimeter Trail which goes around the perimeter of the sanctuary. I hiked/walked the southern portion of both of these trails and found them both to be very well maintained. Garbage cans were located along the trail, which was convenient. Elevation gain was not immense, but it was also not completely flat. I encountered a number of soloists and groups out walking/adventuring while I was here this afternoon. By the time I left at about 3 p.m. traffic started picking up. Overall a fun experience and place to explore.

I've been working in Everett for 20ish years and had no idea this place existed. It's not located…read moreanywhere near downtown, but I was very surprised to have never heard of it. A friend recently found it on the all trails app when were seeking out a place for an easyish hike/walk. I was amazed to find this located so close to Boeing, but should probably have realized there is a lot of nature in this area. There is a small parking lot, a big sign marking the entrance and maps/informational plaques to help guide you a long. The inner loop is mostly boardwalk and goes thru a cool rock type structure. Benches were placed intermittently. The outer loop is slightly harder to locate and navigate and does incorporate part of the sidewalk. The combination of both loops is less than 2 miles and takes about 35 minutes. This seems like a great location for a break in nature during your work day. I hope to make it back here again in the future.

This place is honestly unbelievable, and not in a good way. I paid to enjoy the pool, but instead…read moregot one of the most frustrating and pointless experiences ever. The rules are completely over the top. You have to be 16+ just to use the hot tub, which already feels excessive, but banning pool noodles is next level ridiculous. I didn't even bring one, they literally had a whole bin of them there, just sitting there that no one is allowed to use. What is even the point of that? Then, after paying, I was forced to wait 30 minutes for absolutely no clear reason. No explanation, no organization, just standing around while time was wasted. It honestly felt like they didn't care at all. And the sanitation? Questionable at best. For a place that's supposed to be about swimming and cleanliness, it did not feel clean or well-maintained. Overall, this place manages to be strict, disorganized, and underwhelming all at once. Charging people for this kind of experience is wild. I definitely won't be coming back, and I wouldn't recommend it unless you enjoy paying to be annoyed

We enrolled in the swimming classes for summer 2025 and they are amazing! We have tried the Lake…read moreStevens swim classes for the same age group in the past but the Aquatic Center is amazing! Today was one-on-one with the teacher and getting used to the water. There was some instructions for the kiddos and they did great listening! I definitely recommend giving this place a shot. They have a shallow end for the kiddos. LSH didn't have a shallow end. They have an awesome snack counter with drinks and coffee. Everything you need for swim meats. There is also a large gift shop right when you walk in. We look forward to the rest of the classes as the summer progresses.

Not a lot of people know about this place on Lake Union, but it's very cool. You can learn all…read moreabout boating and the history of boating in Seattle. You can even take lessons or join one of their sales. The museum is free and it's not huge, but it's really nice. There's a "sister museum " on Camano Island but it's currently closed. I recommend Center For Wooden Boats if you're in the Lake Union area and are looking for a fun way to spend a few hours. The downside to this place is that, despite the parking lot right out front, the parking comes with a fee and the spaces fill up quickly. The streetcar stops right in front, but as a former volunteer it's inconvenient for me due to the time and amount of transfers it takes to get here using public transportation. But it's a fun place so if you don't mind the lack of free (and sometimes even paid parking is non existent) parking, this place is worth a visit

Go here! Spend the afternoon. Rent a row boat with someone you love!…read more Take a class, learn to sail. There is no better view of South Lake Union than the CWB piers and it is fun to take the kids for the boats as well as to watch the sea planes from Kingfisher Air take off. Kids LOVE sea planes. The have free weekend sails and the summer festival is a great way to spend a warm sunny day in the city. This is SUCH a gem in the middle of the city. Walking the piers is fantastic, the boats and the boat shop will make you want to pick up a mallet and chisel. The park that sits between the CWB and MoHAI is great in the summer. Parking can be sketchy right in front, but it is serviced by tram.

They have a meandering wooden walking path, with many informative kiosks, cool sculptures! And It's…read morefree!

I used to come here - to unwind. Even tho close to freeway - I get lost in the beautiful…read moresurroundings, the birds, the creek, the walkway's & butterflies, kiosks with information about plants & garden. On a sunny day - The glass art in the water, frogs, & insects (the good kind) make this a beautiful place to be in silence. I really miss Bonhoeffer BG. Can't wait till it reopens!

We had no idea this place existed, but we're so happy to be invited and check it out!…read more What fun to play, share a court and see amazing professionals while we learned and tried our best. The space gets full quickly, and requires a membership to access.

One of the nicer Bellevue Badminton Club locations in my opinion. Very open space and doesn't feel…read moreas cramped as some other locations. The staff here are really nice and do try to get to know their members that come in. Amy and Safiya are very sweet and make you feel welcomed.

I can't say enough good things about Marysville Parks and Rec! I have four kids, and all of them…read morehave been through Parks and Rec programs. Currently, three are in camps, and my youngest is looking forward to kindermusik again this fall. We live in Snohomish, but go out of our way to drive to Marysville for their awesome camps and programs. Andrea Kingsford is a standout employee. She is so pleasant, accommodating and reliable! We have been participating in camps and classes since 2016, and have never been let down. My older kids are currently in day camp with many great counselors! They are excited to go on the field trips offered as part of the camp. My third is in mini camp now, and loves it. My older two took an art class in the spring, and they can't wait to take it again this fall. Thanks for offering such cool classes and camps.

Really great ladies work here! Very helpful, friendly and resourceful…read more I've been working with Lauren who has been fantastic on getting a venue rented out. She answers my emails quickly and sends me information she thinks is useful. She's happy to help and enjoys her job. Their office is a bit hard to find. The GPS will bring you to a park. Drive into the park, and the parks & rec office will be in the back on the left.

Our young daughter has grown immensely in the past year or so in AGA's Sweet Peas class with Coach…read moreDasia. She has become more focused in her skills, and is always excited to attend the Parents Night Out events and learn more from the bigger kids. Most of the staff and coaches know her by name even though a lot of kids attend classes there, so it feels more personal. We love this place!

coach's pay too much attention to the kids that are messing around rather than the kids who…read moreactually want to practice and learn gymnastics. seems like it's a daycare because they only pay attention to the kids running around only wanting to play. they should be more focused on teaching gymnastics technique, maybe consider having more than one coach for a class so each kid can feel noticed and not just waiting around for there coach to try and get a kid to focus and do gymnastics with the kids that actually want to do gymnastics.

This little park is tucked away off the beaten path--and beaten it is. Truck traffic and weathering…read morehas created an uneven road that has large pockets of standing water when it rains. Be careful of deep troughs of water and racing truck drivers! Once you're there, though, you'll find a well-kept parking lot and grounds, with the swiftly flowing Snohomish River as the perfect view for a contemplative dog walk, a jog, lunch inside your car, meditation on a bench, or a picnic in the open-air structure that houses several tables. While we were there on a Tuesday afternoon there were only two or three other cars there. We didn't stay long but it was nice to have lunch here and take a short walk afterward. Even the bathroom was well maintained. Views of the wilds of Ferry Baker Island and the ever changing water of the river make this a special place not too far from home. Bonus: the animal shelter is right down the street. You can adopt or donate after you enjoy the views!

The park has now removed all doggy bags that used to be here. There is now only one trash can…read morelocated by the bathrooms to deposit your dogs poop bags. Make sure to bring your own. Cemented pathways have been updated but be aware of the past leading to the docks as the tree's roots are lifting the pathway. This is an update as of April 12th 2023.

We recently moved to the area and this my kids favorite park. There's lot of parking, paved walking…read morepaths, a huge playground area, and of course, the lake. The playground has things to do for all ages and has a soft turf-like floor. There's lots of room for parents to sit and some picnic areas around the playground.

The best park I have ever been to. I have been to over 20 parks in Washington State. This one has…read moreit all except a spray/water pad. But it's got a lake instead! Which you can swim in. Summer time it is nice. Decent bathrooms to use. There is no baby changing table, so I had to get creative with that. This park has a zipline type of ride. You can stand on one part, or strap in like a harness swing on the other part. It is fun and sometimes even has a line! The littles really like it. Aside from that, there are plenty of swings, tall green slides that are each different and a carousel type of ride like Forest Park has. There are picnic areas as well as plenty of parking. Pro playground tip: if your kid is young like mine, you may need to assist them with climbing the ladder to the top so they can go down the slides. My two year learned to climb ladders at this park. Great for motor-skill development! One of my videos is of him climbing the ladder i'm talking about.