Parks and Recreation

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The 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. 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.

The Harry Osborne Park and Caboose is located south west of Borseth Street and SR 20. This park welcomes visitors and residents to Sedro-Woolley with the “Welcome to Sedro-Woolley” sign, a 1913 Railroad Locomotive display and an 846-yearold 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.

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. 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 Thompson 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.

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.

Future parks:

Pat’s Playground will be located at Janicki Fields on Cook Road. It is a Sedro-Woolley School district facility and is currently under construction by the Sedro-Woolley Rotary Club. The goal is to create play structures for the little kids to play on while older siblings participate in sports at the park.

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

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Dedicated in 2005, Hammer Heritage Square is located in downtown 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. The 54’ tall clock tower has

become a Sedro-Woolley Landmark. The gazebo is available for reservation for events.

RV Parks

The 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.

Outdoor Sports

Denny Engberg Memorial Field

is located at 240 Fruitdale Rd. The 5.38-acre city property is currently leased to the Sedro-Woolley Youth Football Association.

Metcalf Park is located at 225 Metcalf St. just north of the SedroWoolley Municipal Building. The

Memorial Baseball Field. The 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 SedroWoolley 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. The 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 SedroWoolley Youth Soccer Association and several other youth sports leagues. The 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.

The 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.

The 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. The 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

The 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

The Gateway Golf Course is a public course: 9 holes covering 3,050 yards

with a par of 36. Visit www.gatewaygolfandrestaurant.com 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.