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People use the Edmonds Skatepark at Civic Park on Wednesday, June 25, 2025 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Everett council approves $360,000 for new ‘skate dot’

Funding for the new skate infrastructure in south Everett’s Lions Park is partially covered by a county grant.

 

Flowing Lake (P. Gilderoy)

Snohomish County receives $1.6 million in grants from the state to improve park accessibility

WA state awarded three grants to replace an ageing dock, improve waterfront access and build more inclusive play areas.

 

Hugo, 6, walks through one of the entrance gates of the new Clark Park Off Leash Dog Area as owner Erica Weir follows behind on Tuesday, July 29, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Everett opens new dog playground in Clark Park

The off-leash area opened after years of planning and the controversial removal of a historic gazebo.

 

A no trespassing sign threatens prosecution at the site of Mother Nature’s Window Park along 55th Drive NE on Friday, Dec. 30, 2022, in Marysville, Washington. The patch of woods is overgrown, but there are plans to open the land back to the public after it is renovated. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Work begins to reopen a Marysville park for the first time in 25 years

Closed in the mid-1990s, Mother Nature’s Window is planned to open in 2026.

A no trespassing sign threatens prosecution at the site of Mother Nature’s Window Park along 55th Drive NE on Friday, Dec. 30, 2022, in Marysville, Washington. The patch of woods is overgrown, but there are plans to open the land back to the public after it is renovated. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
People use the Edmonds Skatepark at Civic Park on Wednesday, June 25, 2025 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

City pushes back south Everett skate park opening to seek grant funds

The City Council amended a county agreement to allow design and construction work through 2026. The small skate park is expected to open next summer.

People use the Edmonds Skatepark at Civic Park on Wednesday, June 25, 2025 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Mount Rainier National Park has seen a 40 per cent uptick in visitor numbers over the past 10 years. Dewar Photography // Shutterstoc

The 6 US national parks requiring an entry permit in summer 2024

By Cu Fleshman Jam-packed parking lots, gridlocked roads, bustling crosswalks – these aren’t scenes from New York City or Los Angeles but from some of… Continue reading

Mount Rainier National Park has seen a 40 per cent uptick in visitor numbers over the past 10 years. Dewar Photography // Shutterstoc