After confusing the addresses for Lowell Riverfront Park and Lowell Park on Sunday 25 June 2023 and…read moregoing to Lowell Park, I decided to return and see if I could find Lowell Riverfront Park today, Thursday 29 June 2023. It is located south of Lowell Park and has a sign reading Lowell Riverfront Trail out front of an entrance to a large parking lot. The river is visible beyond a grassy area(s) and vegetation from the parking lot. A flat paved trail winds through the cover of trees and has picnic tables spaced out along its side(s). The grass was cut short on my visit today. A few people were making use of an off-leash dog area past one end of the large parking area. There was a watch out for bears alert sign on the trail and birds were out and singing. An assortment of small wild flowers were in bloom closer to the river. Water flow at the top of the river was slow and the bank of the river muddy. Even with a few people out and about around 10:40 a.m. on a weekday, the park/trail was tranquil.

This is a nice little park with a walking trail along the Snohomish River. It's pretty small, so…read moreyou probably wouldn't spend hours here, and there's not a lot of deep underbrush, so it would not be high on potential dead-body-disposal options, but for a place to get your steps in or exercise your dog, it works out nicely. I'm subtracting a star because of the bathroom state. They have two (family) bathrooms which were just filthy pit toilets, swarming with flies and smelling like rotten feces. I would only take a shit here in the most dire of emergencies.

Seaview park has tennis courts, fields for softball and soccer, a great sledding hill, restrooms,…read moreand more. There is also a brand new playground! The playground is designed with different age levels in mind, as well as different ability levels. There are a lot of unique features geared towards children with limited mobility, short kids, tall kids, adventurous climbers, social butterflies, and more. It's really well done, clean, and beautiful to boot! There are benches and picnic tables by the playground, as well.

Perfect Park. Basket ball court, Tennis, pre-painted 4…read moreSquare and hopscotch on the floor. Swinging benches for adults is my favorite thing about this place. And the cutest walking trails and lead through the neighborhood and two other parks that are close by!

I walk here from home, it's so amazing here, no weird people. I feel super safe and the place is…read morealways clean and beautiful.

Great park for my kiddos, ages 2, 6, 8. Location is great, it's only 6 minutes from our home. I…read morelove that it's tucked inside a gorgeous neighborhood!

Our adventure finding new parks in the area to frequent continued this past Sunday despite cold and…read morerainy conditions. My children and I were not to be deterred! We drove over to Mill Creek and found Pine Valley Park, which was stunning immediately from the road. There was no parking lot but there was plenty of street parking, so we pulled right up and began our adventure. Right up front is a beautiful playground area, a very sturdy and well-constructed pavilion, and plenty of seating for anybody wishing to watch their children from a comfortable spot. Not too far away was a basketball court and a beautiful field in which to run and play. There was a beautifully paved trail that went all around the outside of the park. And despite the time of year-early March-it was clear that this part was well-manicured and taken care of on a regular basis. Mill Creek parks seem to have so much character to them, and this one was no different. It was exceptionally clean and exceptionally well-kept, with plenty of things for everyone in the family to do. Probably our favorite piece though was the beautiful collection of trees-particularly in the park's center. In fact, we walked over to the circle of trees in the very center of the park and ended up finding a Mill Creek rock! Those who live in the area and frequent Facebook know that these rocks are part of a very humorous and rewarding game that people play with each other in the community. When you find one of these rocks, you take your photo with it and then re-hide it for the next person to find. It's a blast! The bottom line about this park is, even though it's not huge in terms of size, it's huge in terms of spirit. It's beautiful, there's plenty to do, and the people in the area are incredibly friendly as well. Recommended.

One of the secluded municipal park in Mill Creek. Located between Village Green Dr and 155th St SE…read more This recently renovated park does have nature themed play area, sheltered picnic area, paved walk, tennis court etc. Never found this place crowded or noisy. Being secluded and in the middle of a quiet neighborhood gives a perfect opportunity for any family to have a peaceful getaway place. It is open from dawn to dusk. The main play structures are designed mainly for 5-12. There's a smaller structure available for younger kids as well. But most of the kids will be attracted by the tandem swing and the uniquely designed merry-go-round. It encourages group play with the steering wheel in the middle to encourage a combined effort for the enjoyment. Tennis court and paved walking trails - that's all for parents. There's no restroom. Sheltered picnic area is also advantage during poor weather conditions. Very limited parking - hardly 3-4 available. I am sure kids will have a great time. Highly recommended.

For a perfect summer day, head to this delightful lakeside retreat. You can spread out on the soft…read moregrass, build sandcastles on the beach, or make a splash by jumping off the dock. It's a true family paradise, complete with a dedicated splash pad and playground for the little ones. The location is ideal--within walking distance of charming local shops--and the on-site bathrooms make for a stress-free visit. Remember to pack a pop-up tent or umbrella, as shade is limited. Bonus: it's a dog-friendly spot, so your furry friends can join in the fun!

Arriving at North Cove Park after a donut from Lake Stevens Donuts the morning of Wednesday 19 July…read more2023, 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.

We loved this park and playground! Play structures, a water play area - which seemed to have just…read moreopened for Memorial Day weekend, and fields in which to run. Picnic tables were available for sharing meals and placing our bags/items as we watched the children play, discover, explore. The parking lot is tiny and easily, quickly gets backed up, so pack lightly and park on a neighboring street.

The North Lynnwood Park is a good park. It's spacious, has a playground, basketball court, open…read morefield, a small pavement track/trail around the perimeter, a half dozen benches, and two covered picnic areas that you can rent. There's a lot to like about this park. My two biggest problems with it though are parking and drainage. There are maybe a dozen parking spaces for the park and the parking lot itself is relatively narrow. So what that means is on a nice day there's a good chance that you'll get there and there won't be any parking available and turning around will be problematic. There is residential parking on the backside of the park, but it can be hard to find if you're unfamiliar with the area. You're better off parking at the elementary school down the street and walking over, rather than trying to find the side-street parking. The draining problem is my biggest problem with the park. There is a large grassy field, which is perfect for running around and different "ball" sports; however, the park definitely holds onto all recent moisture for far too long. I've been to the park a number of times 3+ days after it's rained, when temperatures have been well over 70+ degrees and our feet end up getting soaked through our shoes if we spend too much time in the grass - there's also a chance of "slippage" as well if running through it too. The covered picnic areas are spacious, though both are in a "dark" area and look a little bit dirty. Because of the drainage problems, there sometimes are puddles, with what looks like oil (?) deposits in it as well - so we've had to keep children away from those a number of times. The play area is nice - there are two sets of swing sets and a small and large slide. I feel like the play area could be bigger, due to the size of the park and the population of Lynnwood, but it's not bad. There is also a small sprinkler area with a handful of sprinklers for children on a hot day. All-in-all, it's not a bad park to check out, but it definitely has its flaws.

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!