Location

NE 170th Street at Hamlin Road, just off Bothell Way

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Hours & Rules

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

Facilities & Amenities

Trail(s): Unpaved walking loop
Restrooms: None
Parking: Limited on–site parking
Other:
Wheelchair accessible
Demonstration garden, Compost fence
Benches

Description

Blue Heron Park is a small (.50 acre) hidden gem at a busy intersection. Lush native landscaping gives way to a primitive pathway where McAleer Creek winds through a thick grove of alders.Planting beds with an array of native drought–tolerant plants and a compost fence serve as a demonstration garden. Enjoy viewing the salmon in fall, winter or spring, watch for herons fishing for lunch.

History

The property was privately owned and commonly called "the stump farm" because former owners had cleared it and left the stumps standing. The park was purchased by the City of Lake Forest Park with Open Space bonds in 1989.

Volunteer Opportunities

Water quality measurements: Streamkeepers. Dates are announced on the City website and in the Town Crier.