What we’re about
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For dog owners it is important to realize that not all parks are open to our four-legged friends. it is sometimes hard for dog owners to believe but not everyone loves dogs. We are, in fact, in the minority when compared with our non-dog-owning neighbors. As such, rules can change rapidly to ban dogs from even more of our public parks. It doesn't take a referendum or a ballot count for "NO DOGS" signs to appear overnight.
So make sure your dog is a good citizen on the trail - don't bother other hikers and pick up after him - and you will be embarking on a passion that will last a lifetime.
Get fit - grab a leash and hit the trail!
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Walk on Wednesday - Former Wayne Golf Course, Bothell, WARed Brick Road Park, Bothell, WA
Our days are getting long, so we will be varying our Wednesday walks. Check in each week to see where we will be meeting.
Also, in case of inclement weather, check this site to verify if this is still happening or has been cancelled. i tend to wait until late afternoon to decide as the weather often changes.We will walk around the former golf course and, then, possibly along the Sammamish River Trail for a bit. If the weather has been wet and golf course can be sloshy, so wear appropriate footwear.
## Come Enjoy the Former Wayne Golf Course!
There are 89 acres of open space and trails to explore! Enjoy passive activities such as walking, running, picnicking, bird-watching, legal fishing, biking, drop-in sports such as flag football, soccer, and the like. No organized events are allowed in the open space.
Please stay on the paths in the designated Salmon Habitat area (see map).| Hours:
| the Former Wayne Golf Course opens 30 minutes before sunrise, and closes 30 minutes before sunset.
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| Parking:| Parking is available at the old Golf Course Clubhouse (16721 96th Ave NE), or a short walk down the trail at Blyth Park.
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| Dogs:| Dogs are allowed in the open space, but must be kept on-leash at all times. Owners are required to pick up after their dogs. Read Bothell's Parks & Leash Laws. |
Plan on 2-3 miles, and about an hour to an hour and a half walking tme.
As always, dogs on leash, scoop the poop, no children under the age of 12.
- Walk on Wednesday - Animal Acres Park, Lake Forest Park, WAPfingst Animal Acres Park, Lake Forest Park, WA
Our days are getting long, so we will be varying our Wednesday walks. Check in each week to see where we will be meeting.
Also, in case of inclement weather, check this site to verify if this is still happening or has been cancelled. i tend to wait until late afternoon to decide as the weather often changes.Let's start at Animal Acres Park in Lake Forest Park and do a lap of it and then walk down to Blue Heron Park and back up. This is roughly a mile and a half (we can add more neighborhood walking if we want, or do another lap or two of the park) with 82 ft of Elevation Gain.
Nearly four acres of maintained meadow and tall, arching shade trees at Pfingst Animal Acres Park provide a lovely area for picnics or a nature walk. At the south edge of the park, McAleer Creek winds through a forested corridor with a good salmon viewing platform. This platform is used by local schools for annual salmon release events.
Blue Heron Park is a small (.50 acre) hidden gem at a busy intersection. Lush native landscaping gives way to a primitive pathway. Planting beds with an array of native drought–tolerant plants. Enjoy viewing the salmon in fall, winter or spring, watch for herons fishing for lunch.
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.Plan on 2-3 miles, and about an hour to an hour and a half walking tme.
As always, dogs on leash, scoop the poop, no children under the age of 12.
