Parks & Recreation

longtime city resident and Rotarian Frederick ompson. Donated to the city in 1912, the park underwent a major reconstruction in 2014. Capacity of 50 people.

• e Harry Osborne Park and Caboose is located south west of Borseth Street and SR 20. is park welcomes visitors and residents to Sedro-Woolley with the “Welcome to Sedro-Woolley” sign, a 1913 Railroad Locomotive display and an 846-year-old Douglas Fir tree.

picnic areas, a new playground, and other amenities.

• Bingham Park is 2.6 acres and located at 340 Bingham Park Lp. It features a playground, restroom, picnic shelter, potable water, five full RV hookups and a barbeque area that was built to honor

• Lions Park is located north of Haines Street on SR 20. It is mainly used as a picnic area for tourists who are crossing over the North Cascade Pass. Water, picnic tables and barbecue pits are available but there are no restrooms.

• Olmsted Park, located at 1451 North Fruitdale Rd., is open for day use for walks, throwing a frisbee, etc. but is still in the design and fundraising stage of a project that will add many amenities to the property. Future amenities include restrooms, parking, picnic shelters, and an ADA accessible fishing dock to ompson Pond, which is the home of the annual Wildcat Steelhead Club Fishing Derby. e property was formerly a portion of the Northern State Hospital Complex and was acquired by the city in 2017. If you would like to contribute to this project, please contact the Parks Department at 360-855-1661.

• Pat’s Playground is now open in the Janicki Fields complex at 22400 Cook Rd. It is a Sedro-Woolley School district facility but construction was done by the Sedro-Woolley Rotary Club. e park was created with play structures for the little kids to play on while older siblings participate in sports at the park.

• Memorial Park is located in the 700 Block of Pacific Street and houses the Senior Center and the Community Center within its 3-acre footprint. It includes a playground, restroom, and open space. e city is in the process of adding a splash park, new covered

• Pola’s Promenade is coming July 26, 2023 next door to the Sedro-Woolley Chamber of Commerce! is park honors Pola Kelley’s legacy as executive director of the Sedro-Woolley Chamber of Commerce for 13 years and a member of the City Council from 2018-2019. Join us for the ribbon-cutting and dedication on opening day at 3:30 p.m.

• Riverfront Park is located on the south side of town at 1001 River Rd. In 2020, the park became even more inclusive when a wheelchair accessible swing was installed thanks to generous donations by the Helgeson Family and the Sedro-Woolley Rotary Club. Other park amenities include a river boat launch, an amphitheater, covered picnic areas, the Rotary shelter, small and large shelters with barbeque pits, an RV park, more than 50 picnic tables (many with barbeque pits), little kids’ and older kids’ playgrounds, and a zipline.

Sedro-Woolley on the northwest corner of Ferry and Metcalf streets. It serves as a town square, the home of the city’s farmer’s market and memorial area for Sedro-Woolley’s past residents. e 54’ tall clock tower has become a Sedro-Woolley Landmark. e gazebo is available for reservation for events.

RV Parks

• e Riverfront Park RV Park has 28 spots with power and water and there are sheltered restrooms nearby.

• Bingham Park has five spots with full hookups.

Future park:

• Reed Street Park will be built at 205 North Reed St. on a 2.6-acre property acquired by the city in 2014. e zoning was changed to public use in 2020 and the city is currently in the planning stage for the future city park. ere is currently no estimated time for park development.

Hammer Heritage Square

Dedicated in 2005, Hammer

Heritage Square is located in downtown

Outdoor Sports

Denny Engberg Memorial Field is located at 240 Fruitdale Rd. e 5.38-acre city property is currently leased to the SedroWoolley Youth Football Association.

Metcalf Park is located at 225 Metcalf St. just north of the Sedro-Woolley Municipal Building. e park houses the Erik K Tesarik Memorial Baseball

Field. e field has plenty of bleachers for spectators and future plans for lights and a new playground. Also located at Metcalf Park next to the Erik K Tesarik Memorial Baseball Field and the basketball court is the Sedro-Woolley Skate Board Park. Formally opened on October 13, 2012, the Sedro-Woolley Skate Board Park attracts skaters from all over the region and is home to a Skate Park Competition (normally held annually). It is the premier skateboard facility in Skagit County. Other park amenities include restrooms, basketball courts and a sand volleyball court.

Sedro-Woolley has three outdoor basketball courts. e first two are located next to the Skate Board Park and the Erik K Tesarik Memorial Baseball Field between Metcalf and Munro streets; the third court is at Riverfront Park.

Winnie Houser Park is located off of Rhodes Road on a nearly 10-acre site; the park is home to the Sedro-Woolley Youth Soccer Association and several other youth sports leagues. e park went through a major renovation in 2020. Amenities now include restrooms and an ADA accessible walking path.

Hiking Trails

Sedro-Woolley is home to over 100-miles of trails.

e Northern State Recreation Area (NSRA) is a 726-acre portion of the former Northern State Hospital located on the eastern edge of the urban growth area of Sedro-Woolley in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains - north of Highway 20 on Helmick Road. For more information visit www.skagitcounty.net. e Cumberland Creek Interpretive Trail is two miles long and family friendly. Hike or bird along the shores and in the forest; there are several wood duck boxes along the oxbow pond. It is located at 34183 South Skagit Hwy. Visit Skagit Land Trust at www.skagitlandtrust.org for more information.

The Pacific Northwest National Scenic Trail is an impressive 1,200 miles; it is ranked among the most scenic trails in the world. e trail crosses three national parks and seven national forests. Visit the Pacific Northwest Trail Association at www.pnt. org for more information.

Mountain Bike Trail

e Cascade Trail is a 22.5-mile rail trail that follows the abandoned Burlington Northern grade connecting the towns of Sedro-Woolley and Concrete. Visit the Washington Trails Association at www.wta. org for more information.

Golf

e Gateway Golf Course is a public course: 9 holes covering 3,050 yards with a par of 36. Visit www.facebook.com/ GatewayGolfClub/ for more information.

Fishing

On the ocean, saltwater species include lingcod, halibut and salmon. All five species of salmon – Chinook, Coho, Sockeye, Chum and Pink – can be caught in local rivers and bays. Trout species such as steelhead, rainbow, cutthroat, brown and brook can be fished in numerous lakes and rivers, while warm water species, including large and small-mouth bass, perch, crappie and bluegill can also be found. Visit the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife website at www.wdfw.wa.gov to check for emergency closures and other information.

TheSedro-Woolley Museum has been a special part of the Sedro-Woolley community for more than 30 years. With its celebration of the city’s growth all the way back to the frontier era up to more modern times, it is a cherished resource for both SedroWoolley residents and visitors from around the country and the world. e museum is operated by an all-volunteer staff of SedroWoolley residents and most exhibits were built with materials donated by members of the community. JoEllen Kesti was elected as museum board president and executive director in November, 2022. She is passionate about the museum and aims to keep the museum alive for many generations to come.

e museum volunteers work to refresh and add new exhibits every year to keep things interesting. e newest exhibit is on the history of Sedro-Woolley fires, featuring the great downtown fire of 1911.

e museum’s entrance is decorated with Carnegie light pillars and other memorabilia salvaged from the old library. Exhibits include the Cokedale Mine and the replica of a frontier town, with a barn, blacksmith shop, and school house. e Main Street exhibit has a life-like post office, jail, saloon, bank, and newspaper office. Other exhibits feature railroads, logging, and the Skagit Steel gallery that highlights one of our major local industries, as well as Northern State Hospital and tributes to the military and the town’s “Founders, Movers, and Shakers.” In honor of the 100-year anniversary of our fire department in 2021, the fire/police department exhibit was refreshed with new pictures and uniforms.

e Research Library is always growing with new archival collections, photographs, maps, newspapers, and other materials that help researchers and families find answers to their questions about our area’s history and past community members. e Gift Shop offers a fun, fresh selection of books and postcards about local history. Locally made gift items such as candles are available, as well as museum T-shirts, travel mugs, and hats.

ere are also a variety of historical treasures available for purchase, including tea towels with recipes from the 1921 Sedro-Woolley Women’s Club, a historical map from 1913, and a historical calendar.

e Sedro-Woolley Museum’s annual membership drive is in January, but people are welcome to join in person or on-line throughout the year. Volunteers make events possible. Your help, even once a month, will make a difference in the community and it’s fun! If you are interested in the volunteer program process please stop by or give us a call.

Featured Events

Many special events offer a variety of experiences, including an event each month. Follow our Facebook or Instagram page for upcoming events.

Blast from the Past: June 2-4, 2023 e museum will be open Friday, June 2, 12 p.m. – 3 p.m., Saturday, June 3, 10 a.m. –5 p.m. and Sunday, June 4 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Public History Day at Northern State Hospital: July, 29, 2023, time TBD

Cookies, Cocoa, and Crafts with Santa: December 9, 2023, 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.

Stop by anytime between 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. to make an ornament with our special guest: Santa. Cookies and cocoa will also be served. Parents are welcome to take pictures of their kids visiting with Santa in the photo booth. Check the Facebook page or call the museum at 360-855-2390 for more information. e Holiday Home Tour is back! e Holiday Home Tour is the SedroWoolley Museum’s main annual fundraiser. e event was started in 1988 and then occurred every two years until 1994 when it began running every year until a break during Covid. Tickets are $10 and can be pre-purchased at the museum after anksgiving. e evening starts with an open house at the museum at 4 p.m. where maps with addresses will be handed out for the self-guided tour. In the past, the event has drawn participants from all over who drive or walk to see the inside and out of local heritage houses and buildings that are beautifully decorated for Christmas and we are excited to welcome everyone back. Dress for winter weather and bring a flashlight.

The Holiday Home Tour: December 9, 2023, 5 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Love That Train event: February, 2024

Check the museum’s Facebook page or call the museum for specific event information closer to the event.

Contact Information

Website: www.sedro-woolleymuseum.com

Address: 725 Murdock St., SedroWoolley, WA 98284

Phone: 360-855-2390

E-mail: swmuseum@comcast.net

Facebook: www.facebook.com/ WoolleyMuseum

Instagram: www.instagram.com/ sedrowoolleymuseum/

Hours:

Tuesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday, noon – 3 p.m. There is a $2.50 suggested donation to enter.

Research library: available by appointment only on Tuesdays and ursdays, 10 a.m. –2 p.m. To make an appointment, call Sharon Howe at the museum at 360-855-2390.