Location

NE 178th St & Brookside Blvd across the street from Eagle Scout Park

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Hours & Rules

Dawn to dusk
Dogs must be on leash
Rules are posted at the park

Facilities & Amenities

Trail(s):Walking, 0.25 mile loop
Restrooms: None
Parking: Limited onsite parking
Other:
Picnic tables
Children‘s Garden
Drinking fountain (people and dogs)
Salmon viewing platform

Description

Nearly four acres of maintained meadow and tall, arching shade trees provide a lovely area for picnics or a nature walk. At the south edge of the park,MacAleer Creek winds through a forested corridor with a good salmon viewing platform. This platform is used by local schools for annual salmon release events.

 

The park also features a children‘s garden and a crushed gravel walking trail that loops the perimeter of the park. Amenities include a metal dogwood flower drinking fountain featuring a special drinking spout for dogs (funded by the City's 1% for the Arts) and a Mother with Otter Pup sculpture donated by the Lake Forest Park Garden Club.

In the summer, this park hosts free events such as concerts and Shakespeare in the Park.

History

The Pfingst family, previous owners of the property, pastured horses and other animals in the meadow. Local children fondly called it "animal acres." The City purchased the property with King County Open Space Bonds. in 1997, and the park opened to the public in November, 2000.

Community Events

Check the News & the Town Crier for dates of activities such as:

• Shakespeare in the Park
• Concerts in the Park

Volunteer Opportunities

Water quality measurements: StreamKeepers