Family Friendly – Parks

Worth the drive

Columbia Breaks – Fire Interpretive Center for wildlife research education and training. Walk the trail of fire and forest and view historic lookouts. ColumbiaBreaksWildfire.com Located at the north side of the town of Entiat, WA at 15212 Hwy 97A.

While you are up that way, Silver Falls is another treasure of the trail with a wide graceful waterfall and panoramic views. More information at: WTA.org/go-hiking/hikes/silver-falls

Annie’s Fun Farm – always up for a good time! Annie’s Fun Farm creates its own seasonal fun. Whether it is spring plants and flower baskets, summer berries, cherries and melons, fall pumpkin patch or winter Christmas trees, there is always something fun to do and see. $8 entry into the fun area, 2 and under are free. Facebook.com/annies.funfarm

Local State Parks

Confluence State Park offers camping, boat launch, picnic shelters, play area, swim beach and restrooms. Discovery Pass required.

Lincoln Rock State Park Lincoln Rock State Park now offers geocache, playground, area for team sports, fishing (license required) bird watching, horseshoe pits, dock, moorage, swimming, hiking, and bike trails. Open for picnic and day use as well as campground and cabin rentals; restrooms available as well as a park store. Discovery Pass required.

Squilchuck State Park ffers more than 10 miles of mountain bike trails that fan out from a single group campground. In the winter, a fat tire snow biking option is offered along with cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and family snow play. Beginning mountain bikers can sharpen their skills at the Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance’s practice area. Discovery Pass required

Community Parks

Eastmont Community Park s located at N. Georgia Avenue and Grant Road. The park features the Eastmont Aquatic Center, pickleball courts, baseball park, 4 picnic shelters, a children’s playground featuring a water feature, a Miss Veedol replica in flight, and a new bicycle pump track and futbol field. Three restrooms are available.

Kenroy Park offers a playground and skateboard park located at 700 James Avenue in East Wenatchee. This smaller neighborhood park does not have restrooms.

Tedford Park is located at 1st Street SE & S Jarvis Avenue in East Wenatchee, and features a 9-hole Frisbee Golf Course, a baseball diamond, lots of shade trees, restroom facilities and picnic tables.

Pangborn-Herndon Memorial Park located at 2326 Grand Ave in East Wenatchee, it overlooks the Columbia River, East Wenatchee, and Wenatchee Valley, giving visitors a panoramic view which is a perfect location for photographs. This monument offers benches and a drinking fountain, commemorating the historical landing and the completion of the first nonstop trans-Pacific flight.

Foothills North Natural Area or Horselake is a trailhead with parking and trail access. Closed December 1 - April 1 for habitat protection.

Hale Park – off leash dog park located adjacent to the Columbia River at 720 South Worthen Street.

Family Friendly – Parks

Locomotive Park is located at 1100 S Wenatchee and features a historical locomotive display and picnic tables. Rotary Park is located at 1810 Maple Street in Wenatchee. This 8-acre park features disc golf, basketball court, picnic shelter, walking trail, play equipment and a splash pad.

Walla Walla Point Park – this 70-acre park with restrooms, picnic shelters, swimming, lighted soccer and softball fields, ADA fishing platform, playground equipment, volleyball, horseshoe pits, tennis, 1.2 miles of trail. This gem is meticulously maintained by Chelan PUD and a definite must-play choice.

Wenatchee Riverfront Railway & Train Station

155 N Worthen St. Wenatchee 509.663.2900

Kiwanis Methow Park is located at 420 Methow Street in Wenatchee. The park is a 1.26-acre park acquired by the City in 1933 and features: A seasonal wading pool, play equipment, multi-use field, restrooms, kiosk, picnic tables, skate area and basketball court. The wading pool is open during the summer months. The specific schedule may be found in the Summer Recreation Activity Guide on the Recreation and Art Program Page at www.wenatcheewa.gov

Washington Park is located at 110 South Miller Street in Wenatchee. The 4.12 acre park features a picnic shelter, wading pool, grassy areas and play equipment. The wading pool is open during the Summer months. 509.888.3284

Lincoln Park is located at 1410 Mission Street in Wenatchee. The 22-acre park features: athletic fields, picnic shelter and disc golf course. Lincoln Park hosts a variety of events throughout the year ranging from baseball tournaments to Fiestas Mexicanas and Movies in the Park.

Through a long term facility use agreement, Wenatchee Youth Baseball has priority use of the baseball fields from March 1 through July 31 each year and Wenatchee Fall Ball from August 1 through October 15. The group picnic shelter is available for reserved use. Reservations may be made by calling (509) 888-3284 or by visiting the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department Office at 1350 McKittrick Street.

VALLEY: OUR NEIGHBORS

Leavenworth

Leavenworth is your Bavarian getaway to a beautiful, architecturally old-world designed village, nestled in the magnificent Cascade Mountain Range. On the sunny side of the state, getaways here are never out of season. Enjoy live outdoor theater under the stars, nationally ranked outdoor recreational activities, remarkable sights, and four spectacular seasonseach one filled with adventure, festivals, food and fun wrapped in Bavarian tradition. Leavenworth truly defines unique! For more information contact the Leavenworth Chamber of Commerce:

(509) 548-5807 | Leavenworth.org

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Cashmere

This historic mission town is the site for the Chelan County Fair, home to Crunch Pak, and the Pioneer Village Museum, where you can wander through fully furnished, original pioneer structures. It is also perfect for outdoor enthusiasts looking for year-round activities including golf, fishing, hiking, rock climbing, road and mountain biking, alpine and Nordic skiing. Join the fun at Founders’ Days each June and Apple Days in October. For more information, contact the Cashmere Chamber of Commerce:

(509) 782-7404 | CashmereChamber.org

Waterville

As the gateway to the Waterville Plateau, this quaint community of 1,200 sits amid a sea of grain overlooking the orchards and Columbia River 2,000 feet below. The rugged landscape features glacial erratics, coulees, and scablands showing evidence of a harsher time.

Waterville has a stable, diversified economy of wheat farming, government services, manufacturing, retail, and tourism. Waterville’s affordability, central location and amenities make it a good choice for relocating a family or business seeking rural simplicity. More information on the Waterville community and events:

WatervilleWA.org

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Lake Chelan

With warm summer temperatures, the lake is a popular spot for water enthusiasts. The lake sits within an 80-mile long glacial valley, with most of its length in a gorge far deeper than the Grand Canyon. Lake Chelan is the 11th AVA in Washington State and now features over 30 wineries hugging the shores of a breathtaking lake.

Visit the town for quaint shopping and local wine tasting. For more information, call the Lake Chelan Chamber of Commerce:

(509) 682-3503 | VisitLakeChelan.com