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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.
- Saturday Morning Walk - Ebey Waterfront Trail, Marysville, WAEbey Waterfront Park, Marysville, WA
Let's go for a walk before heading to Poochella. Please keep your RSVP up to date - even if you are on the waiting list.
Facilities • Marysville, WA • CivicEngage (marysvillewa.gov)
Ebey Waterfront Trail — Washington Trails Association (wta.org)
EBEY WATERFRONT PARK (Marysville) - 2023 What to Know BEFORE You Go (tripadvisor.ca)The Ebey Waterfront Trail is a beautiful trail right along the water in Marysville with an interesting back story. The trail offers views of the Qwuloolt Estuary. For more than 100 years, the area had been cut off from the flows of salt and freshwater. In August of 2015, however, a levee was breached, allowing the area to return to a more natural habitat. Interpretive signs along the way tell the interesting story of the area. And even though the trail starts right in town, it features stellar views of the estuary, the Snohomish River and the Olympic and Cascade mountains.
Length - 3 miles RT
Elev, Gain - 92 Ft
Path - Paved
Passes/Permits Required - None
Dogs Allowed on Leash, Poop must be scooped and disposed of appropriately.## Getting There
### DRIVING DIRECTIONS
From I-5, take exit 199. Head east on Fourth Street. Turn right (south) on State Avenue. Turn right on 1st Street. The parking area will be on your left.
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- POOCHELLA IN MARYSVILLE - NO HOST EVENTAsbery Athletic Field, Marysville, WA
THIS IS AN FYI - A NO HOST EVENT, COME AND GO AS YOU PLEASE.
My agility club will be there doing a demo. I will plan a walk in Marysville beforehand then we can head over. Or skip the walk and head to the event whenever you want.
Parks, Culture and Recreation - Poochella in the Park
Who let the dogs out? Woof, woof! Your pooch is going to love this, and so are you! Poochella is a dog focused event for frolicking, fun, and festivities. Meet vendors and dog enthusiasts of all kinds, that love dogs as much as you do. Demonstrations will be throughout the day. Visit the doggie obstacle course. Sign your pooch up for the costume-walk, dog tricks, or new this year, small dog races. Free to enter and entertain!
All dogs must be on a leash. Please be kind and scoop your poop. Waste bins can be found throughout the event.
Bring a canine food item and it will be donated to the Marysville Community Food Bank.
Register your pooch for a fun free event:
Register Here: Parade of Costumes - 11:00 a.m. FREE
Walk your dog around the track to the "oohs and aahs" of the crowd as you showcase your best buddy in their favorite attire.
Register Here: Dog Tricks - Noon FREE
Bring your favorite canine and showcase their skills and abilities to the delight of the crowd. All skill levels welcome.
Great Small Dog Races - 1:00 p.m. FREE
Sign your dog up for one of two categories. 16 total contestants per category:
Register Here: Tiny Tots Race category is the less than 10 lb. group
Register Here: Small and Speedy category is the 10-25 lb. group
Day of event: It is not too late to sign up for an event. Visit the Parks, Culture and Recreation tent no later than 15 minutes prior to each scheduled event time and get your pooch signed up for the fun! (Dog races, based on space available)
Events prizes will be awarded by Sam's Cat and Dogs, Naturally pet store. - Sunday Morning Hike - Debbie's View, Squak Mtn, Issaquah, WASquak Mountain Margaret's Way Trailhead , Issaquah, WA
For those wanting a more back country, alpine experience. Please come prepared to sweat. We will be starting early as most of these trails are quite popular.
Come prepared with water and snacks (lunch for the longer ones) for you and your dog, proper hiking footwear, winter season - traction for your shoes (YakTrax) hiking pole(s) advised, summer season - sunscreen, and bug spray.
Attendance will be limited, so please honor your RSVP or update it as early as you can so somebody else can attend. )If nature excites you, there's plenty here to be excited about. Cool forest, trickling creeks in deep ravines, and a beautiful new trail built by WTA volunteers await you here.
Mileage: 6.5 miles RT.
Elevation Gain: about 1500 ft
Passes/Permit required: None - this is King County parking
Dogs allowed on leash/scoop the poop
Margaret's Way and Debbie's View — Washington Trails AssociationThe add a guest feature will be turned off. if you want to bring a guest, they must travel in the same car as you.
Carpooling suggested. leave in the comments if you can drive or want to be a passenger.
## Getting There
Driving Directions
From I-90, take exit 15 signed Lake Sammamish/Renton Highway 900. At the stoplight at the end of the exit turn right onto Highway 900/Renton-Issaquah Road and go south toward Renton. From the stoplight drive 3.2 miles and turn left at the easy-to-miss driveway with a large blue Cougar Mountain Recreation sign. The large parking lot is straight ahead. Park in this lot -- do not continue through the gray gate.
