Great, quiet park for small family's. Fun little hike down to the river. Nice little place for…read morekids to swim. Very shallow. Although the water may be too fast for kids 4 and under. I had mine in life vests.

Were on a mission to find parks and just to familiarize ourselves with Snohomish. We came across…read morethis little park and at first it looked promising. After closer examination, we quickly realized that it is nothing to write home about. But to give it credit, it was very clean. No bathrooms, not drinking water, it does have a walking area that paved. It's more "pretty" grass than anything else. Really can't see the point in revisiting.

My dog and I love it here. Expect a work out, as the terrain is tough at times. If you do it right,…read moreexpect to come home dirty as well. Many different routes to explore, some signage can be helpful for those without an internal compass or electronic navigation, I just wing it. Some birds otherwise pretty quiet, not Many others on the trails, mountain biking to the North looks very thrilling, suggesting boots for hikers as it can get pretty muddy, have fun!

The entrance to the Big Gulch Trail system from 92nd Street Park is steep, something to keep in…read moremind if afraid of heights and/or steep inclines. Stairs provide a way down, however there is no railing. There are other less-steep entrances to the trail system from different directions. Parking is available at 92nd Street Park if adventuring there as well. Throughout the trail system I have found singing birds, waiting spiders, quiet squirrels watching hikers/walkers as we pass under the branches of the trees they are perched in, and colorful vegetation. A high sensory input experience of a good kind. Tall trees filter out much of the direct sun rays, perfectly providing shade and a reprieve from warmer temperatures in the sunlight on a hot day. Fun and relaxing place to tune-in to nature.

Heads up - NO DOGS ALLOWED…read more Was bummed we came all the way out here and was not able to walk our dog or see the park. Maybe some day we'll be back without the pup.

What a neat spot! I…read morewas just out on a drive with my two sons and nephew whom were all getting a big stir crazy.. I stumbled upon this place and pulled into the small, unassuming parking lot. There are a few benches right as you pull in that have a nice view of scenery. As you walk down a semi steep slope, you are met with open field and a few lakes. We kept walking straight which led us onto a trail. There were many branches and obstructions on the path so just be careful! We stopped and had a beautiful view of a private beach along the river. I'm glad I stopped here with my family. It was good exercise and a lovely time spent with Mother Nature.

Steve and I were in Monroe and were trying to find something to do. We were waiting for some people…read moreto meet at the fairgrounds in town and had some time to kill so we picked this park for a small excursion. It's beautiful being so close to the river and at the time there was fog present which for me I often enjoy as it adds layers and atmosphere at certain times and it did so here. There were also sand bars near the river we went on. The path we used started at another park, right next to Al Borlin and then led us back to Al Borlin. We wouldn't have known the difference between the two parks if it wasn't for the signs posted. We got some beautiful views of the mountains (which I think were the Enchantments) and of the river again from a different vantage point. This park would be great to come to during any of the four seasons as you are bound to get some beauty each time along with the seasonal aspect at work.

We live in the apartments by this park. Every time my 5 year old and I would go, bums everywhere…read more They built a little compound under a beautiful old tree by the creek. At night you can see lighters flicking on and off. Our apartment faces the creek and I hear people screaming at all hours of the night. I would never go there alone. It's sad because it's so beautiful but not safe. unfortunately, the police cant do anything unless they are committing a crime.

This national forest is a treasure and it's really beautiful…read more Whether you want to go for the day, spend the night, rent a campsite or go hiking/fishing/exploring for several weeks, this forest is perfect. With the Greenwater River, fishing is plenty and you can't beat the scenery. The salmon run goes through here, and it's fun to watch. There are also lakes and gorgeous meadows, along with glacier capped mountains. There are multiple campsites to rent. In the warmer months, I've seen them full to capacity and in the spring/fall, I've seen a lot of space so check them out. Since it's a national forest, you're allowed to camp wherever you want to. There are countless places that are excellent spots to camp near the river or deep in the woods. Even in the summer when there have been tons of people at the campsites, driving just 2 minutes down the road made me feel like I was the only person in the world. It is so peaceful there. If you take the entrance going through Marysville then Granite Falls to the Mountain Loop Highway, you'll come across various B&B's on the way and fruit stands. You'll also see at the entrance a great log memorial to the wood there (see photo). I've seen owls, foxes, eagles, deer, and countless kinds of fish. A forest ranger stopped to check on me once when I was having a campfire with friends. He wanted to make sure we were OK and that our campfire was under control. He was kind and really cared about the woods and us. Go visit this natural beauty. It's incredible.

Avoid this place at all costs!!!! If you're a female or a person of color your safety is at risk…read more Park rangers are not there for public safety but to harass and profile. Do not visit this state forest.

What a beautiful creek! I walked the North Creek Trail earlier tonight for the first time, with a…read morecompanion. It was an interesting trail, and I felt a sense of wonder, awe, and adventure while traversing this trail. There is so much natural beauty to see here! I found myself wondering if walking on this trail may be defined as "urban hiking." I googled urban hiking, because I'm quite unsure of how it is supposed to be defined, and I am still wondering if this experience fits the definition! My companion and I pulled in to the address for this trail that is listed here on yelp, so we started walking on this trail next to the middle of the creek, at the part of the trail that has the creek on one side of it and parking lots and office buildings on the other side of it. We walked up the short entry trail from the parking lot, and we took a right and walked all the way past the larger bridge with the wooden beams overhead. Then we turned around and walked all the way back, and passed our initial starting point. I'm very glad we didn't just head back to the car when we had reached our starting point again, because in my opinion some of the most beautiful parts of the creek were located in this section of the trail. At one point the trail meanders through a thicket of blackberry bushes, which are thick on both sides of the trail. The trail is wide enough that we were able to stay in the center of it and not worry about getting poked by blackberry thorns walking through that section, and I saw tiny beginnings of blackberries on a few of the branches. (Blackberry season is a ways off still.) For the sections of this trail that we chose to walk on today, a large part of the trail was gravel, and another large part of the trail was paved. I definitely did not need to be wearing my hiking boots. There was little to no incline, and the trail was fairly wide at most points. There were quite a few roots crossing the trail though. There were 4 or 5 bikers during the hour or so that we were walking on this trail. The bikers that were coming up behind us yelled out "on your right" or rang their bell, so that was nice. There were about 4 or 5 other people who were also walking on this trail whom we passed as well. We saw two geese floating on the water, and we saw two tiny birds in the trees. We also heard the birds chirping for a bit as well. It was a lovely sound. We ended our exploration of this trail at the smaller bridge towards the end of the creek, and we finally reluctantly headed back towards the spot where we had parked the car, as it was about to get dark. I loved how the creek wound around several large green areas in the middle of the water, with abundant long grasses waving all over them. This was one of the last sights that I saw on this trail tonight, and it was magical! I would love to walk this trail again, but I am planning on exploring several new-to-me hiking trails and walking trails this year, so I'm not sure if I will be back to walk this trail again anytime soon. But I am very happy that I chose this trail to walk on tonight!

Lovely trail next to a creek and ponds. Beautiful forest so close to neighborhoods. Still getting…read moreused to how green WA is compared to my former home in CA. Absolutely gorgeous. This trail also has several spots with picnic tables and I even saw one bbq. The trail is shared with dog walkers too. I am not sure if the trail loops as I walked about a mile and half than turned around to head back towards my car. If you're visiting the town center this trail is a nice refuge that brings you into a lovely natured area. No restrooms on the trail. So, be aware. Happy adventures and happy Yelping.

Sunset beach park is one of my favorite little parks to visit during the summer months. It's small,…read moreand quiet perfect for park goers looking to enjoy the beautiful lake. There are very few parking spots (possibly 4,) two tables, multiple benches, one portal restroom, and a fairly new dock. If you're in Lake Stevens I highly recommend visiting this perfect little park.

If you have young children or are not a strong swimmer, this is a fantastic location to swim in a…read morelake. There is a large shallow area for you to swim in as well as a fantastic playground for kids. Parking in the summer is extremely challenging on hot days or the weekend so you'll want to plan ahead.

Heavily used during summertime,free parking,lots of activities to do in here,clean…read more (Full review to fallow)