Adventures
BY CHRIS HENDRICKSON
Sometimes referred to as Monroe’s own Green Lake, the sparkling 42-acre lake and long list of park amenities make Lake Tye Park one of the city’s most-loved and widely-utilized community parks. Located in the westernmost portion of Monroe, the lush, 64-acre park features sports fields, tennis courts, restrooms, picnic tables, lakefront beaches, fishing, a nonmotorized boat launch, summertime concessions, playground equipment, a veterans memorial, a newly-renovated board and blade park and more. One of the park’s prime features is the easily-navigable 1.5-mile oval walking path, which smoothly encircles the lake. Its flat surface is well-suited for any user, accommodating walkers, joggers, Choose Monroe
strollers, wheelchairs, and the four-legged members of your family. Two trips around the lake conveniently equal 5-kilometers in distance, making Lake Tye an optimal place to hold community fun-runs. The lake is a peaceful retreat any time of year, offering a distinct and appealing separation from the noise and bustle of the city. Since the lake’s formation in the early-1990s, nature has gracefully begun to curl in around the edges, subtly framing the park with the tiniest hint of unrestrained wilderness. Summer sunsets shimmer across the lake, accenting the sky with shades of pink and deep fuchsia. An evening stroll might reveal a cluster of water fowl, or even a glimpse of one of the bald eagles that call Monroe their
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MONROE’S LAKE TYE PARK 14964 Fryelands Blvd., Monroe, Washington Lake Tye Park is a 64-acre community park located in the west part of Monroe. Its showcase is a 42-acre, manmade lake that offers swimming, fishing and nonmotorized boating. Check the City’s website for kayak and paddle board rentals during summer months. Photo by Chris Hendrickson
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hether you’re stopping by to catch some live music, have a barbecue or let your kids splash around in the water, there is something for everyone at Monroe’s Lake Tye Park.
