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    Saltwater State Park

    3.6 (89 reviews)

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    Walking trail along the water
    Kylee P.

    Small but lovely waterfront, lots of picnic tables, a walking trail, driftwood and wild roses. If you've got a Discovery Pass, it's definitely worth a visit!

    Cutest snack shake on the beach - open 7 days a week!
    Lauren S.

    AMAZING park so close to home! I've been going to Dash Point State Park regularly, so I decided to switch it up and go check out Saltwater State Park. So glad I did. For starters, this beach is a great size. Much bigger than Dash Point, both in parking lot size and beach space. There's trails here, as well as a playground (obviously not open right now), and overall plenty to do here with or without kiddos! This is an awesome place to catch the sunset. There's a good amount of people who have the same idea and come do the same, but not so much that social distancing can't be practiced. There are bathrooms that are open during COVID-19. There is also a small snack shack called the Des Moines Snack Shack that's open 7 days a week (unsure of the hours). I purchased a hotdog meal for my son & I to share for a light lunch and it was only $7 for a delicious hotdog, choice of chips, and a beverage. They've also got sunscreen (for those days you just forget), candy, ice cream, and other small snacks for great prices. Highly recommend supporting because the owner is SO sweet. My one complaint has to do with PEOPLE. There is a giant trash can here and one located by the bathrooms - I came one day and these cans were full but not overflowing. When I came back a few days later, people were piling their trash outside of the trash cans instead of putting it into their car and taking it home with them to dispose of. GET IT TOGETHER, PEOPLE. Pack it in, pack it out!! It is $10 a day to come here, or you can snag a Discover Pass for $30 that's good for an entire year and gets you into all state parks (which I recommend). This will definitely be a regular spot this summer!

    Little mushrooms
    Maggie L.

    *To enter, pay $10 Day Pass, or $30 Discover Pass good for state park entrance for a whole year* This state park offers a small sandy beach, picnic areas, camp site (closed), multiple bathrooms and a super fun hiking trail. I visited the day after Thanksgiving (which is a FREE state park day, and the last one of 2020). There are a good amount of kids and families near the beach. There was a shack selling food and snacks near the parking lot that is closed (I'm not sure whether it's closed for the winter or just the holiday). We did the Saltwater State Park Loop following the Alltrails app. This trail is awesome! It's nicely maintained, and just enough to still make you feel like you are part of the wilderness. There are a few moderate inclines, but not difficult. We came on a sunny day, and only encountered a few muddy spot. I imagine you will need good hiking shoes right after it rains. We spotted so many mushrooms, which can be a fun activity for both adults and kids.

    Jm P.

    Haven't walked the trails yet but the view is beautiful! Love seeing the mountains and water! We bought a year discovery pass at the entrance and it's so worth it especially for $30 when a day pass is $10. There's a snack shack that offers ice cream, burgers, corn dogs, nachos ya know basic ball park food but hey convenience is key! I've been able to find parking on both weekdays and weekends, might not be in front but that's OK.

    Jboogie L.

    Got here when it was low tide. Interesting sealife but didnt see crabs or fishes. Some seating area and a small kids park. Parking lot is small too. You will need a Discovery Pass for parking.

    At the end
    Crystal H.

    Gorgeous state park! It is $10 for a day pass or $30 for the Discovery Pass for a year. Pro tip, you can now get state park pass at the local libraries! You could risk getting a ticket if you don't pay or you can park at the residential neighborhood and walk down, it's a fairly short walk. The park itself is very pretty. The beach is not a sandy beach which I particularly like best, but it's still a good area for you to walk around in shore or in the path above the water. There are benches and fire pits in the area which is well made and taken care of. Great for the upcoming summer.

    Jonathan B.

    One of my favorite State Parks. It's generally nice and quiet here as well. I do photography as a hobby and this park has been the perfect backdrop for many photos. High or low tide, it is always a beauty to look at. A lot of places in Seattle area are crowded. I feel like this one slips through the cracks. I love it here.

    Beach naturalists from the Aquarium told us this is a Pygmy or baby octopus
    Trisha F.

    I'm not sure why this place has such a bad rap for camping. Although my campsite wasn't as good as some of the others (scope it out ahead of time!) I was really happy overall. It isn't far from a bathroom (and by that I mean a hole with a seat to do business, not running water), flat, and backed up to the creek for nice ambient noise and a place to play in on site. The walk to the beach is far if you are carrying as much gear and a grill like we did, but if you have a Discovery Pass you can park down closer to the beach. The airplanes are a factor, but they didn't bother me in the least. The beach is gorgeous, crowded in the sun, but we saw an octopus, seal, moon snail, live clam, and countless species of crab, fish, etc. I've never had such a good low tide walk! We also got down during high tide to play in the sand and playground. Lots of picnic tables on the beach, plenty of built in grills off the beach on the grassy bluff. I'd camp again in a heartbeat.

    Katie M.

    I LOVE this beach!! There is sooo much open spots on the sand so you can sit and hangout! There are also picnic tables and bbq areas so you can enjoy lunch or dinner. There's also some pathways and some hiking in the area too! So you can really come here and do anything! The parking is pretty limited on the bottom right by the ocean but there is a lot of parking up top and walk maybe 5 mins down. It's a great beach and a place to hangout! Definitely my go to around here!

    Bluff Trail @SaltwaterStatePark (DesMoines,Wa)
    Justin C.

    Fantastic day park open for public use in Phase 1. Saw many families doing cookouts, and everyone was respectful of each other's distancing. This park has a couple of loop trails, the yellow trail on the park map is a nice 30 minute foray into the tree covered valley, while the bluff trail is a very short interpretive walk with labeled signs to learn about the trees and foliage. Nice to get out of the house, lots of parking at the base by the water, and Note while this park requires a Discovery Pass there is an automated payment kiosk at the top of the hill before descending to the main lot.

    DJ D.

    This park is very conveniently located about 30 minutes south of Seattle, it offers for saltwater exploration, forest areas, groomed hiking trails, camping ground, and bathrooms. The park is pretty popular with lots of people showing up on a sunny day in May, however it is largely it is large and offers many different places to explore and find solitude. Be sure to do the full 1.5 mile loop trail as well as the shorter but very scenic Bluff Trail. The bluff trail also has signs depicting local flora and their historical importance to native Americans which is a fun and educational addition to the park I take off one star because it is very close to i5 and Seatac Airport which leads to significant noise.

    Donut D.

    Overall ok park. The tent campground is a little on the narrow small size. Yes, the park is conveniently located in the city and very easy to get to. You don't hear car traffic but you do hear the air traffics above every few minutes. If you don't mind that and not a light sleeper, it's okay to give it a try. The bathrooms and showers are clean. I love that they have kayak rental in the park, makes one less thing to pack for camping. The ice cream selling at the shack hits the spot after the trail walk!

    Playground
    Josh B.

    I thought this was a neat place to just chill out. The beach was a decent size. Not too big and not too small. It wasn't crowded either but it probably was off season (I went in early March). I think the tide may have been in when I went as there wasn't much beach to walk on. There is a lot of debris, wood, and plants from the sea on the shore, but you can still clear out a little spot to sit and listen to the waves. If you don't want to sit out on the actual beach, there are picnic tables all around and there is even a little café/eatery place that is open during some months that you can also sit at and enjoy the area. The walking trail wasn't super long and kind of ends on at a no trespassing fence but along the way there are little information placards to give info about the area. You can even scan the QR codes or download something on your smartphone to get a virtual ranger tour. Now, the planes flying overhead really were not a problem for me. Yes, you're pretty close to SeaTac airport and of course you're going to hear and see planes flying overhead. I happen to like planes and the industry so it's cool to see a huge plane that was probably assembled or manufacturered at Boeing gliding overhead and screaming through the clouds to it's final destination. I actually really like this park. Of course, as this is a State Park, you need a Discover Pass or pay day-use fees.

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    Ask the Community - Saltwater State Park

    Can you sleep overnight in your car anywhere here- car camping?

    Of course you can!

    Is there bathrooms?

    Yes, there's small building in the parking lot and another near the coast.

    Can you walk here?

    Yes, though the shore is more rocky than sandy.

    Can you tent camp?

    yes, in the camping grounds!

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    Beach Park Event Center Des Moines - My table at the concert.

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    4.6(29 reviews)
    2.1 mi

    This is a very nice park. It has a lot of parking by the marina. I would come here just to watch…read morethe planes fly by since it's so close to SeaTac airport. It's kind of fun to be able to just sit and watch the planes fly by and play a game with yourself to guess which airline it is. While a large percentage of them are Alaska airlines planes you can catch a Lufthansa, American, ANA, etc. If you're the outdoorsy type, there are a few walking paths and you can walk on the pier as well and basically stand out in the middle of the water. It's perfect for people watching. You can catch fishermen and fisherwomen, scuba divers and people in boats, runners, and people searching around for treasures down in the shells. It's really a place for most anyone to find something to keep busy with. You can just sit and relax and listen to the sound of the waves gently wash in if you like the simpler side of life. I'd say it's probably one of my favorite parks.

    Great little park that has plenty of things to offer, along with the surrounding marina and trail…read more The marina hosts the farmer's market (which is pretty okay) as well as other events through out the year, while the beach park it self gives you easy access to the water and beyond during low tide. Do not swim in this water. Seriously. There's also a long pier, part of the marina area, where people enjoy crabbing and fishing off of. Low tide will yield several delightful sea creatures for your viewing pleasure. The park also has the benefit of a large grass area, which is used for all sorts of events during the summer months. Beyond that there's a very nicely maintained, paved trail. The over all area is a nice place to get out and enjoy the fresh air while there are a bunch of little cafes/restaurants all along to main road.

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    Des Moines Parks, Recreation & Senior Services - Playground

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    4.5(2 reviews)
    2.1 mi

    In the middle of summer, our local community threw a kids festival bash. I had heard of the Des…read moreMoines Field House before, but we had never visited. We were excited to go but it was supposed to be a very hot day that day. Parking was relatively easy, there was parallel parking in the residential neighborhood nearby, as well as angled parking spots in of the field house itself. The festival was west of the field house in a very large, well, field. It did look a little dry, but it held the festival easily and with room to spare. The entire field was edged with chain link fences, which added to the feeling of security. There's not much else to say in writing a review of a literal grass field But I do wish that there were restrooms nearby.

    If you are looking for a wide, open, safe, clean, space for your child to play- this is it! Parking…read moreis plentiful, the grounds and equipment are regularly maintained, and the options for physical engagement can entertain kids ages: walkers to late teens. The amenities at this park/ community center are plentiful! There are 2 baseball fields, large grassy fields for soccer, a large kids play toy, a swing set, skatepark, 2 tennis courts, and a picnic shelter. All equipment and landscaping are meticulously kept clean, and safe to play on, no matter the time of year. The park over looks the Des Moines waterfront, and a huge community center building sits on the south side of the property.

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    4.2(53 reviews)
    2.7 mi

    I wanted to go to see/visit Troll at Point Robinson Park, this troll photo popped up on Seattle's…read moreYelp activity page and it was giving me hints that I must visit before I leave, hehe. 3.21.2026- On the day of our visit, I asked my wonderful hubby to add Point Robinson Park to our schedule, on the drive there it states one hour, funny, not knowing we have to take a ferry to get there. As we got closer the map had all water, hehe. What a nice spontaneous surprise, we decided to do take the Fauntleroy Ferry to Vashon Island. ( will do a review the Ferry after). Who doesn't love the Ferry?! After we got to Vashon Island, it was about a 20 min scenic drive to Point Robinson Park, So happy we are here! Keep in mind the park gates closes at dawn, I was worried about being stuck there and we arrive close to dawn. Plenty parking, very nice park with lighthouse, beach, trails and picnic area. First things first, lets look for the troll, which his name is Oscar the bird king, made by Thomas Dambo. Thomas Dambo is an artist based in Denmark, Thomas makes sculptures out of recycled materials. This sculpture is part of series of six site specific installations called Northwest trolls. I need to find the other 4 during my future visits to PNW. Wow, super cool to see and visit Oscar the troll in real life, a little scary but so interesting. Thomas is super creative and got skills. Oscar is huge in real life, hehe. We took our photos, observed the artistic skills, greeted him with Shaka, then after that we went to explore the rest of Robinson Park. Trail, beach and we finally got to the lighthouse, another reason to visit. There's a lighthouse tour during mid May-September, which I would love to learn more about. All in all, What a great day to make it a great day here, trolling Point Robinson Park, LOVED every moment!

    Cute park with great trails and picnic areas. Rules are clearly posted, mainly keep your dogs on a…read moreleash and don't climb on Oscar the Bird King. The trails were muddy this time of year so wear better footwear than I did. The beach by the lighthouse was lovely. There are lighthouse tours Sundays from 12pm to 4pm. Lots of benches surround the lighthouse to take in the ocean. It's crazy to think a huge city is just across the water from this beautiful small island.

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