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 […]