I was very curious to visit this park! I went here on Saturday afternoon in time for the sunset…read more Nice walkway, grassy areas and park benches. You have such a beautiful view of the marina and water! The park is in the residential area and has big trees, next to homes that are old but beautiful! I would come here again :)

Beautiful location for Spring family picture. Quiet neighborhood and can park car right across the…read morestreet

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.

A great place for a short walk as the park is not very big and you could see the entire place…read more It is still big enough for dogs to run around and let loose their energy. The view of the sea is relaxing and calming. There are benches scattered, facing the sea. At the corner, there is a sundial which I am not sure if accurate. The shadow fell between 10 and 11, and it was only 930 am on my watch. So either our daylight savings time is inaccurate or the earth has moved so fast/slow over the years the sundial is not working. Interesting thought to ponder over. There is also a mini area near the parking lot with about 4 picnic tables. You could bring food here and chill too. Parking is not the greatest as it was all gravel getting into here, and you are parking on gravel. There is also a washroom facility at the entrance area of the parking lot. It looks like a container building so I almost miss it till I saw someone else walked up the stairs/ramp to access it. When I was there, the Weyerhaeuser Office was being relocated to the park. It is not ready to be opened to the public yet. It is a historic building which tells of the story of the area pulp mill history in this area.

We had a great time! If you're looking for an intimate little park look no further! Somewhere you…read morecan bring your dog for a very short little walk or just bring your own little fire pit and hang out while the sun goes down; this is your spot!

This park entrance passed the wooden bridge didn't look like it was maintained. The trail inside…read morewas very mysterious. Each turn I felt like a creepy person was going to emerge from the shrubbery. The one paved trail on the outside before your walk pass the bridge that runs along the river feels safer. Many people walk there. Osprey were diving into the river which kept us watching for about 15 minutes. A bald eagle swooped along the area. If you ignore the sewage plant it's ok to walk for about 30 minutes then you want to get out of there. I might go back but I'm sure parking will be a hassle because the parking lot is like 0.1 miles from the bridge. If you drive pass the parking lot which holds 10 cars or so then you need to reverse back or U-turn carefully back the parking lot. If you don't like to reverse drive then be very aware of the parking lot. ENJOY!

With covid and social distancing I've been seeking out new places to walk. It's been awhile since…read moreI've been out this way, but it seems drastically different from when I was here last. I read an article saying that a Discover Pass was now required for a parking lot near here, but I was not able to find this parking lot. The parking lot I did use appeared to be free and was a teeny bit of a walk down a paved road with no sidewalks to the park. This nature area seems a bit out of place here as it is mostly hidden behind some industrial buildings, but really is a cool place to check out. The bridge appears to signify the entrance to the island. There were a few sketchy looking cars parked closest the entry, but this area seemed to imply parking was not allowed. Across the bridge there is a porta potty, but it was pretty disgusting. You can also access the park entrance by walking along the Langus river trail. We opted to make a loop to the park by walking to the bridge via the trail and then going back to the car via the road. Once on the island you have the option to go left or right, left appears to be towards a hunting area. There were no hunters when we visited and it was still a nice area to check out, but the actual walking area is a loop to the right. This area has some nice bridges to cross and pretty views. You can see an old closed off boardwalk that shows a little of what the area was like before. We saw lots of cool birds and few people, this was a great walk on a sunny day. There's some benches, we might bring a picnic next time.

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.

Steve and I were in Monroe and were trying to find something to do. We were waiting for some people…read moreto meet at the fairgrounds in town and had some time to kill so we picked this park for a small excursion. It's beautiful being so close to the river and at the time there was fog present which for me I often enjoy as it adds layers and atmosphere at certain times and it did so here. There were also sand bars near the river we went on. The path we used started at another park, right next to Al Borlin and then led us back to Al Borlin. We wouldn't have known the difference between the two parks if it wasn't for the signs posted. We got some beautiful views of the mountains (which I think were the Enchantments) and of the river again from a different vantage point. This park would be great to come to during any of the four seasons as you are bound to get some beauty each time along with the seasonal aspect at work.

We live in the apartments by this park. Every time my 5 year old and I would go, bums everywhere…read more They built a little compound under a beautiful old tree by the creek. At night you can see lighters flicking on and off. Our apartment faces the creek and I hear people screaming at all hours of the night. I would never go there alone. It's sad because it's so beautiful but not safe. unfortunately, the police cant do anything unless they are committing a crime.

Beautiful space, cannot wait to wander it some more on my next trip. Great spot for people who want…read moresome quiet and serene nature

Great place to walk around with family on a warm day. The garden has a lot of plants, trails are…read morewell maintained and you could spend any amount of time in there.

Great trip for the weekend. Trails were very easy to follow. Parking was limited so get there…read moreearly. The best surprise was the small cafe we found in the park. We will be going back.

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.