Youth beach cleanup inspires the next generation of environmental stewards

STANWOOD—On Saturday, July 12, Kayak Point Park in Stanwood became a hub of environmental action as over 70 youth and volunteers gathered for a Youth Beach Cleanup, that removed 151.47 pounds of trash. The hands-on event, a collaborative effort between Snohomish County Council President Nate Nehring’s Office and WSU Beach Watchers, aimed to educate and […]
Kayak Point Park Beach Clean Up: Inspiring the Next Generation of Environmental Stewards

Environmental stewardship is a shared responsibility. From broad policies to daily choices, we all play a role in preserving our natural environment for future generations. To engage young people in this mission, my office is partnering with WSU Beach Watchers to host a Youth Beach Cleanup at Kayak Point Park. On Saturday, July 12, from […]
Kayak Point Regional Park to open on June 14

STANWOOD—Snohomish County Parks is reopening the day-use area of Kayak Point Regional Park two weeks earlier than originally planned. The park will re-open on June 14, 2024, after being closed for construction since July 5, 2023. The pier (usually used for fishing and crabbing) will remain closed the entire summer, due to in-water construction for […]
$20 million Kayak Point Regional Park improvement project kicks off

STANWOOD, Wash., July 8, 2023—Improvements to the Kayak Point Regional Park began on July 7, that will provide additional recreation space, move parking away from the shoreline, improve the boat launch, replace failing water lines and buckling asphalt, and incorporate habitat enhancements. “This project will provide better recreational access, environmental improvements, and replace aging infrastructure,” […]
Kayak Point Park day-use area to be closed to the public starting July 5

STANWOOD, Wash., June 5, 2023—The day-use area at Kayak Point Regional Park will be closed to the public starting July 5, 2023, for the Kayak Point Park Day-Use Improvement Project. Construction for Phase 1 of the approximately $20 million renovation project is scheduled to take place through at least December 31, 2023, and will provide […]