Woman shot by pellet gun at Picnic Point Park
LYNNWOOD, Wash., April 14, 2022 – A woman was shot in the head by what she believed was some sort of pellet gun Tuesday, April 12, while taking one of her daily strolls through Picnic Point Park. Thien Truong encountered a group of three high school-aged boys while walking with her dog and husband in […]
Take the 2021 Snohomish County Parks survey
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., April 22, 2021 – The Snohomish County Parks, Recreation & Tourism Division launched a survey today to gather input from residents. The Snohomish County Parks Visioning Survey can be accessed at the division website: www.snocoparks.org. This survey will collect feedback about park facilities and programs, user priorities and values, as well as […]
Over 3 tons of food collected at Evergreen State Fair for local food banks
The three-hour drive-thru event honored the start of the Evergreen State Fair and will provide 7,743 meals to those in need across Snohomish County By Rose Smith | Snohomish County Parks, Recreation, & Tourism Featured photo caption: County Councilwoman Megan Dunn (left) presenting Volunteers of America Western Washington with a check for $1600 at the […]
Snohomish County Parks celebrate Park and Recreation Month
We’re redefining the field of parks and recreation as an essential, vital necessity By Rose Smith, Communications Specialist, Snohomish County Parks, Recreation & Tourism Since 1985, America has celebrated July as the nation’s official Park and Recreation Month. Created by the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), Park and Recreation Month specifically highlights the vital […]
Snohomish County Parks assists with difficult dog rescue on Lime Kiln Trail
By Snohomish County Parks, Recreation & Tourism | Press Release 150 pound Great Dane carried over a mile to safety by volunteers and rangers GRANITE FALLS, Wash., June 25, 2020 – A crew of volunteers from Washington State Animal Response Team (WASART) and park rangers from Snohomish County Parks, Recreation & Tourism (SCPRT) assisted in […]
Snohomish County Parks to Re-open for Day Use May 5
In alignment with Gov. Inslee’s easing of outdoor recreation restrictions, Parks will open gates and most parking By Rose Smith | Snohomish County Government EVERETT, Wash., May 1, 2020 – Today, Snohomish County announced the re-opening of county parks for day use on Tuesday, May 5, in coordination with Governor Inslee’s announcement this week that […]
Guidance for Recreation: Please Stay Close to Home!
Despite “Stay Home, Stay Healthy” order, too many people are congregating in parks and trailheads EVERETT, Wash., April 4, 2020 – The Snohomish County Parks, Recreation and Tourism department today reinforced guidelines to help residents understand how to recreate responsibly during the pandemic and launched a new tag line: “If you take a car, the […]
