Parks and Recreation

Parks & Recreation

The Sedro-Woolley Public Works Operations Division works hard to maintain the city’s park system, Union Cemetery and other open spaces. The department also takes care of the fl wer 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. For more information visit

www.ci.sedro-woolley.wa.us/departments/parks_and_recreation/ Parks

Bark Park is located across from Riverfront Park and is an area dedicated to leash-free exercise for dogs.

Bingham Park is located at 340 Bingham Park Loop. It features a playground, restroom, picnic shelter, potable water, fi e full RV hookups and a barbeque area that was built to honor longtime city resident and Rotarian Frederick Thompson. Capacity of 50 people.

The Harry Osborne Park and

Caboose is located south-east of the intersection of Cook Road and Highway 20. This park welcomes visitors and residents to Sedro-Woolley with the “Welcome to Sedro-Woolley” sign and an old steam train.

Lions Park is located to the north of the intersection of Haines Avenue and Highway 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 treet and houses the Central Skagit Sedro-Woolley Library, the senior center and the community center. It includes a playground, restroom, and open space. The city will re-apply for a grant in 2020 in order to add a splash park, new covered picnic areas, a new playground and other amenities.

Riverfront Park is located on the south side of town at 1001 River Road. The park has many amenities including 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.

In the planning process: There are plans to build Olmstead Park at the Swift Center. Renditions of how it will look are ready but the city is hoping for state funds to come through. When it’s built it will enhance the area around the annual fishing der y with picnic tables, etc. Hammer Heritage Square

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. RV Parks

The Riverfront Park RV Park has 28 spots with power and water plus 10 tent spaces with water and sheltered restrooms nearby.

Bingham Park has fi e spots with full hookups. Outdoor Sports

Metcalf Park located at 225 Metcalf Street just north of the Sedro-Woolley Municipal Building is the location of the Tesarik Little League 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 Tesarik Field and the basketball court between Metcalf and Munro Streets is the Sedro-Woolley Community Skate Park. Formally opened on October 13, 2012, the Sedro-Woolley Skate Park attracts skaters from all over the region and is home to an annual Skate Park Competition. Parents can see what is happening at the skate park live anytime at www.swskatepark.com.

There are now three outdoor basketball courts. The first two are located next to the skate park and Tesarik Field between Metcalf and Munro streets and the third 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. The city is developing plans to add a restroom, playground, and a walking path to the park, pending grant funding. 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 Highway. Visit Skagit Land Trust at www.skagitlandtrust.org for more information.

The Pacific orthwest National Scenic Trail is an impressive 1200 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 orthwest 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 fi e 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 nume ous 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.