IT IS AMAZING MY CHILD LOVED IT SO MUCH who ever made this park or the owner did a good jobread more

The park is well maintained and clean. It provides plenty of space for many people to enjoy and…read moredoes get busy on the weekends. My kids love seeing the ducks. I am dinging one star due to the old blue playground being in disrepair. What used to start a slide has been boarded up with plywood for years.

Great views, Wonderful place to visit…read more Not a bad drive to that view point. Doesn't cost to stop and view

One of my favorite hikes! Went in 5th grade, 6th, 8th, and a couple more times in my adult hood…read more It's a steep climb but you get to your destination faster. Theres also a notebook you get to sign that the ellensburg library (I think) keeps on record each year!

We LOVE this park! Plenty of shady trees, (playground is not in the shade though FYI) picnic tables…read moreby the river and a nice gazebo with grills, and it's clean :)

This is my favorite lake but I went down and I saw a lot of garbage and one looks like somebody was…read moreliving there and somebody's writing graffiti on the trees then you go all the way down and the smell is so bad that you have to turn around I have pictures for you I just don't know how to get them to you but other than that we need to clean this up I mean their beer cans in the lake and people come all the time it should be a little cleaner but the good news is that I love your new boat ramp

Small town perk - PNW renowned fishing! Easy access - in…read moretown, open sunrise to sunset everyday. Seasonally stocked with jumbo triploids. Here's the catch - BAITLESS & BARBLESS :( Rules in place to give the fish a chance and for the avid fisherman the triumph of snagging that 25"+ trout. *Do not make like the poachers - 2 is the limit and the officials are always scoping in the bushes waiting fishing for violators...

Driving north on Washington State Route 821 (also called Canyon Road) on Monday the 29th of June…read more2020 I noticed a hawk soaring above the trees in front of the basalt cliffs at Umtanum Recreation Site. I had been debating about whether to stop or not and the hawk sealed the deal and I decided to stop and do some exploring. A sign marks the site's entrance along the highway and a gravel road leads to a few parking lots. I followed the road all the way to its end at the parking lot by the bridge across the Yakima River. Umtanum Recreation Site is a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) managed land. Day use and overnight use fees are payable at the site. Discovery Passes so not work here. Day use permits are good all day at BLM managed lands. I had paid the day use fee and got my permit earlier in the day at the BLM managed Roza Recreation Site, and used that permit here as well. After putting the permit on my dashboard I did some exploring around the site. Restroom buildings are located at the far parking lot by the bridge and do not have running water. The campsites are spread out by the parking lot and near the main gravel road. Just past the far parking lot I walked a trail to a viewing area with benches looking out over the Yakima River. The area had a sign with some of the area's wildlife described. A nice elevated place to watch the river flow and look for wildlife. Making my way to the bridge across the river I noticed a ramp into the water. Along this ramp there are tips for floating the river and some fishing rules. No vehicles are allowed on the bridge crossing the river. The water moves fast here and the bridge creaked as I walked across it, making a harmonious collection of sounds as I crossed to the other side of the river. On the other side of the bridge is the Umtanum Creek Trail that some call the Umtanum Creek Recreation Area. There are rattlesnakes in this area so I kept my exploring closer to the water. The grass is tall immediately after the bridge, so I made my way to the river bank. Too freaked out by the thought of snakes falling out of the trees on my head or darting out at me from the grass I decided to make my way back across the bridge and towards the entrance. I walked the gravel road back to the entrance to take in the beautiful basalt cliffs on display at this area. On my walk I encountered a deer grazing in the grass and shrubbery. It startled as a car came along the road, maybe it had seen a rattlesnake, and crossed the road and left the recreation site. After looking around and exploring this stretch a little I made my way back to my car and noticed the moon out over the basalt cliffs. Time for my evening drive home.

My wife and I drove down canyon road, exploring the terrain that runs along the Yakima River in…read moresearch of potential bank fishing spots. We never found any promising fishing spots, but it was a beautiful and worthwhile drive for the river and canyon views. Driving into the canyon, the tree line stops before transitioning to prairie grasses. This was impressive to see since we had been living in dense mountain trees. While we didn't find any good bank fishing, there were quite a few river fishing boats floating in the water. I imagine that most of them had a guide manning the oars while the client tossed a fly in the water. There were too many of these boats in the water for this section of the stream not to be good for fishing. In fact, on the drive back, we did see someone reeling in a trout from one of these boats. In addition to fishing boats, there are a lot of tubers coasting downriver. This was clearly a very popular section of the Yakima River for water enthusiasts. It was as popular for fishing and tubing as the Wenatchee River was for rafting. During the drive down Canyon Road, we were just as likely to see vehicles pulling fishing boats and tubs as we were to see normal cars. Umtanum Creek was only one of multiple river access points. In addition to the drop in point, busy with multiple people attempting to drop in or take out their river craft, Umtanum also has a large bridge leading to trails on the other side. It did not seem tempting on the hot, sunny day that we were there, but it would certainly be unique to hike in the canyon prairie grasses since most other trails in the area are in the forest.

Good little golf course- especially for newbies, seniors, and the recreational golfer. The greens…read moreare surprisingly fast!

Fisher golf course is one that nearly every golfer in Yakima has played at least once. Located…read moreacross the street from Eisenhower high school, it's a small municipal part three course That serves as a training ground for some, and a short game practice spot for others. Regardless of your caliber of play, there's usually something that can be gleaned from here. They are generally open from late April or early May, through October or November. They do a really nice job here of utilizing what they have and maximizing the opportunities. They've got men's leagues, women's legs, kids golf, night time golfing and plenty of lessons. They've also got Club rentals and a small pro shop. For anybody who plays golf on any regular basis, the longest club you will use is probably a six iron and that's maybe once. Most of this played with an eight iron or shorter and is a really good opportunity to hone in your short game. You definitely can't beat the price here either. Currently, nine holes is seven dollars and while the place can get pretty backed up, it's a really good place to go practice, learn or just get out and have a shorter than average walk on a golf course. The greens and fairways are all kept up remarkably well here and while their claim that they have the best greens in Yacama may not be completely true, they are definitely not the worst. It's a spot where they really take pride in how the place looks and it shows! This place is definitely worth checking out, and if you're a seasoned golfer, you should definitely consider going on a day when it's slower so as to keep the waiting to a minimum.

Locals suggested this nearby spot for quick fishing…read more Up along the scenic White Pass highway. Amazing backdrop of gigantic basalt volcanic rock. The pond itself is tiny; you can almost land your lure on the opposite bankside if you try. Folks fishing and picnicking all around the pond. Tiny stocked trout is what you will play with. A couple spots to access the Naches River though the fast flow seems unlikely to catch anything. Bathrooms available, clean grounds. Beautiful nature scenery. Nice park.

This was a fantastic experience! The river is about 11 miles long, but the current moves pretty…read morequickly so you can get it done within about three hours. My friend and I made a few stops along the way to relax, swim, take a break, with no issues. The booking process online is very easy, we met a lot of fun people, and the shuttle driver clearly explained where to enter and exit. A lot of the negative reviews on Google are clear that those people did not follow instructions! Tubing is not hard !

This has become an annual tradition for us as it is the best way to spend a hot afternoon with your…read morebutt refreshingly in the cold Yakima River bring snacks and drink in a cooler tube that you can also rent and prepare to relax and have fun. You drop off your car and take a ride up river so that you and where your car is parked and it's easy transition.