Beautiful location and lovely nature walk through the woods! Great paddle board or kayaking in the…read morecove or around the shoreline (out of the ski course)

Really cool. There's beach, fishing, bathrooms, tables, and a beautifully built timber-frame…read morepicnic shelter (hand built, no nails).

The ducks were out on my visit to Hauge Homestead Park this morning, Wednesday 12 July 2023. On my…read morewalk in to Silver Laker after parking my car, I spotted a robin foraging in the grass and a hummingbird zipping around at the edge of some trees. A work crew was at the edge of the parking lot. Small wildflowers were in bloom towards the water and ducks were floating and preening themselves near the shore. After a few minutes, a subset of the ducks broke off and paddled towards an area of the water covered with lilypads. It was possible to venture out over the water a little ways on a shorter dock and a taller pier. A foot path past the dock and pier continued on along Silver Lake. The sands of Thornton A. Sullivan Park across the lake were visible from the water's edge. One family of ducks was friendly, with an adult and two young ones coming closer when I waved and said hello. They stayed close to the water, but did waddle around a bit. The adult kept its eye on me, it liked it when I pulled my camera out and it felt like it might have been posing for the pictures I took.

I walked into this park while walking around Silver Lake and was very impressed! I wanted to play…read morein the park so bad, there were some modern seesaw type things that I was really temped to try but I had my dogs with me and there were kids of course so I continued my stroll. There's a large lawn and a picnic area that's great for the kiddos too! The park leads to the lake, a dock and a trail where you can continue to walk around the lake. It's not too far of a walk, 30 minutes if you're walking slowly like we were. Along the lake we saw people fishing, people walking around the lake and others playing with their dogs in the water (there are signs that say no dogs on beaches and water but I've always seen dogs playing here....) . To walk around you have to walk through some residential areas where you are no longer on a trail around the lake but it's still fun.

A gorgeous lake hike during any season :) Come in the winter for some amazing snow, or the summer…read morefor an amazing shimmery lake and a backdrop. This hike is pretty moderate - so maximum reward for not much effort :D

Arrived at 8:30am on a Saturday and the parking lot was mostly empty (less than 10 cars). Bathrooms…read moredon't lock but I was still able to use it by having someone stand in front of it for me. Trail is rocky, muddy and there are many stream crossings. Crampons/micro-spikes are needed if you want to walk around the lake, the snow is compact and icy too.

IMPORTANT: THIS IS NOT A TRAIL! there is a separate lake serene near stevens pass, a lot of people…read moreseem confused about that. but, this is a good lake for paddleboarding or kayaking. there's no beach but there is a launch area, i wouldn't recommend swimming anyways because there is a lot of milfoil in the shallows. i didn't find the milfoil to be a problem when paddling though. the launch can get a little crowded with fishers, but people are mostly polite and it's not hard to get out into the water. you have to have a discover pass to park. the water is pretty clean. the lake is surrounded by houses, but i found it pretty. everytime i've gone i've seen herons which i found fascinating. overall, i recommend for paddleboarding or kayaking

This lake is a gem for bass fishing, and by far our go to lake for fishing in general. For all the…read morereviews complaining about no trail I can't believe they would even post a review because it's their fault for going to the wrong lake serene! The water is crystal clear and only accessible through the boat launch. This makes it practically necessary to have a boat, so shore fishing is not recommended. There is a large amount of bass, with some up to the 8.5 pound range. Expect to catch many dinks and a couple big ones. Also not a bad trout and bluegill fishery. If you see fish heads in the water it is usually because trout fisherman clean and fillet their fish by the launch and put the guts and head in the water. The locals around the lake are friendly from experience. This is a great neighborhood lake for swimming too, and surprisingly clean and well-maintained for a lake next to aurora. At night the lake turns purple from the sky, and nature really shines. Tons of rabbits, ducks, herons, mice, ospreys, bald eagles and even turtles and frogs! We love this lake.

Had a Nice Hike! The hike was really enjoyable, mostly…read moreshaded which was a plus. I went in mid-June and found quite a bit of snow at the top. I'd recommend aiming for late summer to avoid the snowy patches and make the most of the trail.

Amazing, beautiful, hard, but worth it hike. We started a little late into the day, which caused us…read moreto rush at the top to get back down, I would suggest leaving early in the morning. It's a leg burner, prep accordingly with hiking boots and lots of water. We took a lunch as well, that was nice to enjoy at the top. The views are spectacular, take your time hiking up and down, really enjoy it.

What a beautiful creek! I walked the North Creek Trail earlier tonight for the first time, with a…read morecompanion. It was an interesting trail, and I felt a sense of wonder, awe, and adventure while traversing this trail. There is so much natural beauty to see here! I found myself wondering if walking on this trail may be defined as "urban hiking." I googled urban hiking, because I'm quite unsure of how it is supposed to be defined, and I am still wondering if this experience fits the definition! My companion and I pulled in to the address for this trail that is listed here on yelp, so we started walking on this trail next to the middle of the creek, at the part of the trail that has the creek on one side of it and parking lots and office buildings on the other side of it. We walked up the short entry trail from the parking lot, and we took a right and walked all the way past the larger bridge with the wooden beams overhead. Then we turned around and walked all the way back, and passed our initial starting point. I'm very glad we didn't just head back to the car when we had reached our starting point again, because in my opinion some of the most beautiful parts of the creek were located in this section of the trail. At one point the trail meanders through a thicket of blackberry bushes, which are thick on both sides of the trail. The trail is wide enough that we were able to stay in the center of it and not worry about getting poked by blackberry thorns walking through that section, and I saw tiny beginnings of blackberries on a few of the branches. (Blackberry season is a ways off still.) For the sections of this trail that we chose to walk on today, a large part of the trail was gravel, and another large part of the trail was paved. I definitely did not need to be wearing my hiking boots. There was little to no incline, and the trail was fairly wide at most points. There were quite a few roots crossing the trail though. There were 4 or 5 bikers during the hour or so that we were walking on this trail. The bikers that were coming up behind us yelled out "on your right" or rang their bell, so that was nice. There were about 4 or 5 other people who were also walking on this trail whom we passed as well. We saw two geese floating on the water, and we saw two tiny birds in the trees. We also heard the birds chirping for a bit as well. It was a lovely sound. We ended our exploration of this trail at the smaller bridge towards the end of the creek, and we finally reluctantly headed back towards the spot where we had parked the car, as it was about to get dark. I loved how the creek wound around several large green areas in the middle of the water, with abundant long grasses waving all over them. This was one of the last sights that I saw on this trail tonight, and it was magical! I would love to walk this trail again, but I am planning on exploring several new-to-me hiking trails and walking trails this year, so I'm not sure if I will be back to walk this trail again anytime soon. But I am very happy that I chose this trail to walk on tonight!

Lovely trail next to a creek and ponds. Beautiful forest so close to neighborhoods. Still getting…read moreused to how green WA is compared to my former home in CA. Absolutely gorgeous. This trail also has several spots with picnic tables and I even saw one bbq. The trail is shared with dog walkers too. I am not sure if the trail loops as I walked about a mile and half than turned around to head back towards my car. If you're visiting the town center this trail is a nice refuge that brings you into a lovely natured area. No restrooms on the trail. So, be aware. Happy adventures and happy Yelping.

This is suppose to be a waterfront public park in the city of Lake Forest Park but the town has…read moredone NOTHING to maintain the property and you can't even see the Lyon Creek because it's totally grown over by weeds and invasive brambles. The existing trees that aren't dead, are way overgrown and very little of park is accessible because of this. The beach sedimentation has built us so much along the entire shoreline and they don't want anyone swimming here at a Waterfront park. What kind of waterfront park says NO to everything. The benches on the property are all facing weeds so can't see beyond to see all of the water. Please call the City of Lake Forest Park to ask them to get this park cleaned up including dredging the shoreline!!! So sad to see what a mess this place has become. City Hall: 360-368-5440

Secluded small park off the Burke-Gilman, right next to the Sheridan Beach Club. Perfect for a…read morerest while running/biking/walking/rollerblading through Lake Forest Park. The park is small, but serene. Most of the space follows Lyon Creek under overhanging foliage, with a bench and boardwalk to enjoy. Where the creek meets the lake, there is a small dock and bench to frequent. Have not seen any salmon running up the creek as of yet, but that would make my day. Overall, it is small but extraordinarily peaceful and well restored. Good vibes only.

Sunset beach park is one of my favorite little parks to visit during the summer months. It's small,…read moreand quiet perfect for park goers looking to enjoy the beautiful lake. There are very few parking spots (possibly 4,) two tables, multiple benches, one portal restroom, and a fairly new dock. If you're in Lake Stevens I highly recommend visiting this perfect little park.