This is a really pretty park right along the water. They have play areas for kids, walking paths,…read moreflowers, a dog park, and really nice houses in the surrounding neighborhood. If I lived here, I'd be in this park often.

This is a medium-sized park with gardens, a gazebo, a trail down to the ocean, playground, picnic…read moretables, BBQ's, firepit and a kitchen shelter. Big lawn for relaxing or get togethers. My friend and I walked around to enjoy the flowers and take a walk to the beach. I was not fit for the trek down to the beach though, so my friend went and reported it's really beautiful. There were swallows flying at a crazy fast speed and zooming around us. Felt like Snow White. There are bathrooms here that are the standard expected for a park, but the one I was in didn't have a light at all so I'd avoid it after dark.

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.

This park has come a long way the last few years. Great parking, waterfront views, dog walking and…read morea children's playground and riding apparatus! The park is well maintained and most people follow the rules.

Nice little beach access. Clean picnic tables and easy parking. Everyone was observing the dogs…read moremust be on leash sign. Last time I was here there was a building for the restroom, now only portable toilets available. Other than that, me and my dog enjoyed ourselves.

This lovely little playground at the north end of camano island is a complete child magnet. Great…read morepicnic area, wooden, well-maintained equipment, and mostly enclosed for easy monitoring of busy kids without having to worry about surrounding busy roads. Close proximity to coffee shops and a few food options. We will definitely plan time here when we are next in the area.

Cute playground. Well equipped with swings, 2 slides, 3 sets of monkey bars, a table painted for…read morecheckers or chess, a log roll toy, a suspension bridge, climbing wall and special area just for the wee ones. This park is ideal for littles or really any child with a risk for elopement because it's fully fenced but my tweens had fun here last weekend. There's a covered area at the entrance with multiple tables. Lots and lots of art all around.

Every year I try to come here in the spring and stay in the retreat house for a few nights. It has…read morebecome a special thing for me to do, and I even drive here from Oregon to do it. The retreat house itself is perfect for those doing meditation and Buddhist practices. Every day I can walk in the woods, to the pond, and visit all the special places here, like the driftwood ley line sculpture or the fen pond. Every year things are a little different and there are new things to see and explore in addition to visiting "old friends" like the various stone circles. You can also come just for a brief walk or long walk, there are multiple parking lots. I recommend a change of shoes and socks if your footwear is not water proof.

Plan. Plan. Plan…read more The Earth Sanctuary is a fantastic retreat of walking paths, stone circles, places to sit, think, draw, meditate, remember, and much more. It's only $7 to spend as much daylight as you want while there. You can power walk your way through, but you'll miss the nature and time for self-reflection and teachable moments. Decide why you are going there, even if it is your first exploration. You could spend a whole day by the water writing, drawing, and doing things that fill your soul. Plan to do that. If you have younglings, decide what teaching about Nature you'd like to do. The trails are natural, and this is a place to take it slow for those with mobility challenges. I strongly suggest developing a theme of why you are going and using that as a guideline for a great day. There are porta potties by the parking sites. Bring your water and snacks if you must, but mind the wildlife who get sick from your leaving. A rule of thumb is to take nothing but pictures and leave nothing but footprints.

We stopped by to waste some time before we could check into our hotel. When we arrived, there was…read morelive music, food trucks and booths selling goods. There was a sandbox, swing set, a swimming lagoon, beach access, a playground and the cutest splash pad. We were just looking for a grassy area to sit and play and when we found Windjammer Park, we hit the jackpot! I highly recommend this park. It has something for everyone and it's dog friendly!

Windjammer Park is located along the waterfront in Oak Harbor. It has a paved walking path that…read moreruns along the beach, but not on the beach itself, that has staggered informational placards to the side. The park is a pleasant place to come even when there is thick wildfire smoke. The breeze from the bay might not completely clear the smoke away, but at least it provides some circulation of the air. My grandma and I like to come here and eat lunch together. We like to sit and eat at a covered pavilion stocked with picnic tables and a kitchen, though the kitchen requires advance reservation to use. A playground is adjacent to the eating area. My grandma likes to people and pet watch as we eat, I prefer to watch the water and try and spot any birds or other critters that might be out. It can get a bit cold depending on the weather and the wind. Even in the summer months, we both bring an outer garment to wear. The parking lot by the baseball fields is where we park and it can get a bit crowded if busy. Still, it is a parking lot easy to maneuver in.

Great park with beautiful scenery and different routes to choose from. It was quite peaceful other…read morethan the sound of cars driving by when you're parallel to the road. The sound of the creek made up for it and was a nice surprise. The paths were enclosed with trees in some areas and open in others. One side you get views of the ocean and the other side is solely Forrest views. Both are beautiful and a sight to see.

We stopped by recently while roaming the island. We made a loop by taking the Ridge Loop trail to…read moreFern Gulley, around to check out the ancient cedar, into the old campground and back to the parking lot via the Forest Discovery trail. The trails were narrow and a bit muddy, but in good condition overall. The ridge section was okay, but we really enjoyed the scenery as we dropped into Fern Gulley...every shade of green, very pretty. The ancient cedar was a beautiful sight. Great views of the mountains and water from the short Discovery trail. And I always enjoy wandering through campgrounds being reclaimed by Mother Nature. A fun stop-off as we headed up to Deception Pass. Maybe not epic, but certainly an enjoyable trail system.

Followed signs forever for beach access....and then almost missed it…read more There were some definite pluses....bathrooms not porta potties. Small play ground for kids, and of course the beach. It was a gorgeous day, it wasn't too crowded, just a few families with their surf boards, kites, picnic packs, etc. Downside...there was a warning not to touch the water or wet sand that was under the little bridge because it was full of bacteria, etc. That was a big turn off!!! The beach consisted of mostly drift wood...which was kind of cool, and you could see where people had made a fort out of it. It wasn't a huge beach as far as sand, maybe when the ride goes out? It wasn't the greatest beach ever...wasn't the worst...DEFINITELY 100% better than Possession Beach that we tried. We were able to get out and sit in the sand for a bit. Would've been nice if there wasn't so much dog poop in the sand!!!

Terrific park tucked away on the south western side of Whidbey. Nice sandy beach, plenty of…read moreparking, children's play area and bbq stations. Perfect for family picnics or a day at the beach.