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Wayne Park Bothell is a peaceful area featuring large round trees and open grass, making it ideal for walking dogs. Visitors appreciate the spacious trails that accommodate older or slower dogs, avoiding the congestion of paved paths. Although the park is supposed to be an on-leash dog area, many owners let their dogs roam free. Wayne Park used to be a golf course, providing a beautiful spot for dogs and their owners, especially on sunny days. However, summer can get really hot, and even with plenty of tree shade, long walks may not be the best choice in scorching weather. The park includes waste disposal facilities, though it lacks picnic tables and has some concerns about cleanliness. The playground has been described as a little dated but still functional. The toilets are currently closed, and while the park is not officially dog-friendly, many people still bring their dogs, provided they keep them leashed when others are around. Early mornings offer a serene atmosphere, and trails connect easily to Burke Gilman or Sammamish River, but visitors should be cautious of mud after rain.
My wife and I do enjoy walking our dog here on leash. This is not an off leash dog park, there are signs posted stating that dogs must be leashed. There are quite a few irresponsible dog owners who openly flout the requirements to leash their pets or pick up after them. If you can get over this annoyance, it’s a nice place to walk.
Beautiful area with many off leash dogs! There are a few paths and the area is very wide open. Great for either a nice walk, but more ideal for a walk with a dog or two. There are a few benches for sitting and there are many flat areas that would be amazing for a picnic. The trees are large providing plenty of shade.
A friend recommended this place to me, and when I arrived, I realized it was the very spot I had often noticed while driving by before. I would sometimes see a light mist floating over the water, almost like a fairyland scene, and I had always wondered what it was. Today, I finally got to visit it in person.
Follow the storyline signs, I walked through the trail. The park is truly beautiful—open green space, small bridges, flowing water, and peaceful spring scenery that makes it a wonderful place for a walk and to slow down. It felt very special to finally experience a place I had only admired from a distance.
The only small drawback for me was that there...read full review