Arriving at North Cove Park after a donut from Lake Stevens Donuts the morning of Wednesday 19 July 2023, I found a few open spots in the parking area, which was shared with the Lake Stevens City Hall parking. Staff/employee spots were clearly marked, so I made sure to avoid parking in any of those. Exploring on foot, I traversed a grassy expanse on my way to the Lake Stevens War Memorial. Those honored in the memorial included wars temporally spanning World War I to the Vietnam War. A flag retirement box was located on the pavement near the memorial.
Along a walkway to the beach area on the shoreline of Lake Stevens, I spotted a number of different wildflowers and wild berries in bloom. The water was calm and sky clear. A few people were on the dock and it was quiet. Up from the beach there were benches, a covered picnic table area with grill that abutted a restroom building with running water, and a playground. The grounds were well maintained and in good condition. read more