Quote of the Month:
“Nature gives to every time and season some beauties of its own." - Charles Dickens
“Nature gives to every time and season some beauties of its own." - Charles Dickens
Only city dwellers may fully understand and appreciate the availability of the wild forest in a close proximity to the city.
Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park is located at the southeastern part of Lake Washington. It was previously known as Lake Washington Beach Park. It is a 57-acre park that offers wonderful opportunities for active recreation near the water.
Maplewood Roadside Park is a great park for an autumn walk. This one-acre park is a beautiful gateway to the Cedar River and the Cedar River Trail.
Earlington Park is a 1.5-acre park in the Renton's West Hill Earlington neighborhood. This park features a wonderful play area, which was replaced in 1996. Earlington Park also provides wonderful opportunities for walking, jogging, etc. There is an 8-foot well-maintained pathway that encircles the park.
Black River Riparian Forest and Wetland is a famous regional wetland park in the area of Renton, WA. This park is home for more than fifty species of birds. The complex is a great place for bird watchers, who can enjoy abundant wild life here, including great blue heron.
Cavanaugh Pond Natural Area is a 44-acre area located on the Cedar River. This area is considered to be gorgeous wetland ecosystem in the Cedar River Valley. Cavanaugh Pond Natural Area consists of four parcels, three of which were acquired in 1976 and the fourth one was bought in 1990.
Kiwanis Park is a nine-acre neighborhood park, which is located in the Highlands area. It is perfect for family recreation. There is a nice picnic area and great playground for kids of different ages.