Parks & Recreation
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he Sedro-Woolley Public Works Operations Division has been working hard on our city’s parks in the last year with many exciting new features ready to use and a park and playground in the planning phases. Sedro-Woolley city parks, playgrounds, sports courts and restrooms are currently open for day use but city picnic shelters and rental facilities have been closed during Covid-19. Please visit www. ci.sedro-woolley.wa.us/departments/parks_and_recreation/ facilities.php for updates. The public works operation team works hard to maintain the city’s park system, Union Cemetery and other open spaces. The department also takes care of the flower baskets, provides maintenance and custodial services for the city’s buildings, and roadside mowing within city limits. The Public Works Operations Supervisor is Nathan Salseina and the Parks and Facilities Lead is Kevin Kesti.
Parks Bark Park is located across from
Riverfront Park and is an area dedicated to leash-free exercise for dogs.
Bingham Park is 2.6 acres and 16
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old Douglas Fir tree. 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.
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 longtime city resident and Rotarian Frederick Thompson. Donated to the city in 1912, the park underwent a major reconstruction in 2014. Capacity of 50 people.
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. The city is hoping to add a splash park, new covered picnic areas, a new playground and other amenities. Olmsted Park, located at 1451
North Fruitdale Rd., is open for day use for walks, throwing a frisbee, etc. The Harry Osborne Park and but is still in the design and fundCaboose is located south west of raising stage of a project that will Borseth Street and SR 20. This park add many amenities to the property. welcomes visitors and residents to Future amenities include restrooms, Sedro-Woolley with the “Welcome to parking, picnic shelters, and an ADA Sedro-Woolley” sign, a 1913 Railroad accessible fishing dock to Thompson Locomotive display and an 846-year- Pond, which is the home of the annual Wildcat Steelhead Club Fishing Derby. The 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. goskagit.com
