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💦 Water Fun Guide in Snohomish County! 💦

All the places to play in the water in Everett, Marysville, Snohomish, Lake Stevens, and Mukilteo.

By Originally by Melinda Larke - Updated by Toni Hill July 11, 2024

As the days heat up, it's time to cool off and make a splash with your family and friends. Whether you're looking to relax by the pool, explore local spray parks, or enjoy a day at the beach, our Water Fun Guide has you covered. We've rounded up the best spots in our area for all your water adventures, ensuring you have the perfect places to beat the heat and create unforgettable summer memories. So grab your swimsuits, sunscreen, and a sense of adventure, and dive into our ultimate guide to summer water fun!


Pools

Snohomish Aquatic  Center
516 Maple Avenue
Snohomish, WA 98290
The Snohomish Aquatic Center  includes a competition pool, a dive area, recreation pool, hot tub, spray-play area, zero-entry area, surf-simulation machine (FlowRider), lazy river, and the Splashtacular waterslide.
Check website for daily schedules.



Spray and Splash Parks

Water Playground at Forest Park 
802 East Mukilteo Blvd, Everett, WA 98203
Open May 24, 2024 (end date to be determined)
Hours: 11am-8pm

Come to cool off at Forest Park with 16 interactive water features including a special toddler section. There are picnic tables available, a playground, large grassy areas, walking trails and more! Pack a picnic and make a day of it. 


The Marysville Spray Park
514 Delta Ave, Marysville, WA 98270

May through Labor Day weekend. The park may stay open later into September depending on the weather.

Hours: 11am-7pm daily.  

Marysville's Spray Park has spray cannons, water jets, sprinklers, rotating water streams and other fun water activities to keep your children cool. Every Tuesday the park is turned on an hour early (10 am) for families who have children with special recreational needs. 


Willis Tucker Spray Pad 
6705 Puget Park Drive, Snohomish, WA 98296
Memorial Day - Labor Day
Hours: 10am-7pm

Willis Tucker Park has an impressive playground and the spray pad is attached. They have a number of soakers, water cannons, dumping buckets, water domes, sprinklers and more. Be sure to bring some sand toys for the large sandbox located near the playground. 


North Cove Park
1806 Main St, Lake Stevens, WA 98258
May 26-September 4
Hours: 10am-8pm

North Cove Park is a four-acre waterfront park at the northeast end of the lake. It consists of a large grassy lawn, park, pier, War Memorial, beach and a small water feature for kids to play in. 

 

Haller Park Splash Pad
1100 West Ave Arlington, WA 98223
Opens the Friday before Memorial Day through Labor Day
Hours: 11:00am-7:00pm daily
Fun animal themed slash pad that has fountains, water cannons, and duck sprayers. Haller Park has concessions that are open for purchase throughout the week. Check the website for times. 

Beaches and Lakes 

Jetty Island
Port of Everett
Passenger ferry available during Jetty Island Days (July 5 – Labor Day) Reservations Required.  $3 per person, under 2 free.
Bask in the sun, play in the sand and swim in the warm shallow waters at the Port of Everett’s Jetty Island. This hidden waterfront gem offers the longest sandy beach in the Puget Sound with an untouched natural beauty - a rarity in the Pacific Northwest.


Lighthouse Park
609 Front Street, Mukilteo
With continuous beach access, a play ground, the Mukilteo Lighthouse and many restaurants and services around, this park is a great place to play the day away!


Davies Beach
At the intersection of N Davies Road and Chapel Hill Road.
Davies Beach is located on the west shore of Lake Stevens. It is a popular beach with a boat launch, picnic tables, sandy beach access, pier, and parking. You can take in a beautiful sunrise from this location or dip in the swimming area that has inclusive access.


Gissberg Twin Lakes
16324 Twin Lake
Marysville, WA 98223
Sunbathe or picnic at either one of two sandy beaches located at the Twin Lakes. You can paddle or use non-motorized boats on the lakes, however, fishing is by far the most popular use of this spot.  Fish year-round in the natural spring-fed lakes.


Flowing Lake Park at Leckie's Beach
17900 48th SE
Snohomish, WA 98290
The day-use area provides access to the beach and amenities which include a boat launch, fishing dock, playground, picnic tables, picnic shelters and amphitheater.


Thornton A. Sullivan Park at Silver Lake
11405 Silver Lake Rd.
Everett, WA 98208
This lake includes a nice sandy beach, shallow water access, a playground, and lots of shade.  


Do you have a favorite spot that we left off the list? Please send me an email at tonih@macaronikid.com to get it added! 


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