Washington Park is just one of the many beautiful parks on Fidalgo Island, but it's probably the most popular among the locals. It has a boat launch and camp ground, picnic areas and hiking trails, and simply put one of the most spectacular locations for any park I've ever been to. A local businessman, Tonjes Havekost, donated to the city the park's original eight acres with the understanding that it would be a park for everybody. Over the years, the park expanded through gifts and purchases, and now it consists of 220 acres. People come here to enjoy the beaches, watch the wildlife, hike or bike the trails, or admire the everchanging skies. Thank you Mr. Havecost for your generous donation!
There's a 2.2 mile scenic loop road around the park; here are some shots from that most enjoyable route...
View from the boat ramp...
The boat dock at sunset...
Looking westward from the dock...
Ferries plying the straits...
View toward Guemes Island from Green Point...
Information kiosk at Green Point...
Looking toward Guemes...
Guemes Island off in the distance...
Part of the loop road...
Another park visitor...
Sunset over the San Juans...
West Beach...
West Beach...
Rosario Strait and Lopez Island off in the distance...
View from the Burrows Channel lookout...
Another spectacular sunset...
Cheers!
SHHH! Don't tell anyone about this place!Click HERE to see winter views of this park.
5 comments:
Friend of mine just got back from Anacortes and another friend lives there. What a beautiful place. Enjoyed your watery Wed. post on other blog but really enjoy "travel"Blog. When in Seattle did you get to Pikes Place market?
Beautiful park.
Amazing photographs.
Costas
Gorgeous shots, Linnea. Love the late afternoon light. And the red wine, of course!
Really beautiful collection of shots.
Sydney - City and Suburbs
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