Salmon Creek Park
Salmon Creek Park
4.5
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Sandra G
346 contributions
Feb 2018 • Couples
If you park in the lot by the fishing ponds and play area, there is a $3.00 fee, but if you park in the lot by the ball fields, parking is free and you pick up the trail here. For about a quarter of a mile you have the ball fields on your left and you walk along Salmon Creek on your right with lots of trees. Once past the ball fields you have trees on both sides. The trail isn’t right along the edge of the creek except in a couple of places, but you can see and hear it through the trees. There are also a couple of ponds with a variety of waterfowl. We saw numerous birds such as Flickers, hawks, kestrels, scrub jays and song sparrows. A fellow walker had seen an immature bald eagle. The entire trail is a bit over 3 Miles. It’s an easy walk. There were moms with babies in strollers and lots of people walking their dogs. You are encouraged to clean up after your dog.
Written 15 February 2018
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joditripp
Vancouver, wa14 contributions
The pond sits next to Salmon Creek off the 5 freeway in Vancouver. There is fishing, swimming, bike trails (about 6 miles) and plenty of wild life to view. There are picnic tables and snack bar. They have a new water feature for the kids to play in during the warmer months. It is fun for the whole family.
Written 30 November 2006
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Paul & Sue G
West Hartford, CT38 contributions
Jun 2019
Great place to walk and enjoy nature. Activities around as people fish, swimming area, playgrounds, large grass areas, public restrooms, etc.
Saw a family of deer. Parts of the park can be noisy due to freeway traffic. But didn’t detour us from enjoying the walking trail. Good place to veg. Out.
Saw a family of deer. Parts of the park can be noisy due to freeway traffic. But didn’t detour us from enjoying the walking trail. Good place to veg. Out.
Written 9 August 2019
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tina97203
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I have went swimming ay Salmon creek before and it seemed to be fine, but this last time I took my children , my daughter was swimming and when she got out of the water she had 35 huge red bumps with BLACK in the middle! I took her to the ER and FOUR DOCTORS couldnt figure out what the [...] it is. :(
Written 7 June 2011
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Jgunther
Vancouver, WA19 contributions
Jul 2012 • Family
We went in the evening for a late picnic dinner and Salmon Creek Park was absolutely filthy! What is wrong with people today? It seems as though people do not feel the need to pick up after themselves. There were abandoned items floating in the water...trash EVERYWHERE and no one spoke English. There is a fee to pay when entering (which we missed because of the time) however, I would have been outraged if I did have to pay...Such a disappointment...mostly in people.
Written 9 July 2012
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AnnKirby
Vancouver, WA695 contributions
Oct 2012 • Couples
The part of Salmon Creek Park I'm describing is south of Salmon Creek Rd., east of WSUV's campus, and borders Pleasant Valley Middle School on NE 50th Ave. From the school parking lot that is mostly vacant on Sundays, but really full the other six days, an asphalt trail suitable for strollers meanders on the backsides of homes down to Salmon Creek. A large gazebo with large picnic tables sits on a hill and makes a nice spot for a family picnic although a bit of a trek with dogs, toddlers, and a stroller. It was also a bit breezy the day we went, but probably nicer on a more balmy day. As the trail gets steeper, the asphalt turns to decomposed granite. The trail continues down to the main creek but some narrower, dirt trails parallel the much wider, level trail that fans out into sort of a meadow. Just know that the narrow trails that go through some much slower moving water had some hungry mosquitoes. A warning or two: probably better to walk with someone and not alone. Also someone seems to have a dog walking gig sometimes with eight or so unleashed dogs that seem well-behaved.
Written 26 January 2013
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B_VWestCoast
WestCoast157 contributions
Nov 2018 • Friends
This truly is a place that you MUST NOT tell anyone about!! Just keep seeing the Eagles, Hawks, Nutria, Deer, Coyotes,...Swan's to yourself as it has become too popular! Not to mention the Mountain views from the western part of the trail.
Written 9 February 2019
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buffalodream
Vancouver, WA13 contributions
May 2017 • Couples
This park is my church. I drop down via the Cougar Creek Trail and then do a loop around the turtle pond averaging a 5 mile work out. This park will take you through soaring pines, rushing water, lush grasslands, marsh, wild flowers, and a beautiful pond. There are herons, eagles, osprey, ducks, turtles, the occasional nutria, and a pack of coyotes that call this beautiful place home. Right in the middle of the city I can feel like I've been to the forest and estuary for much needed body and soul healing. Love this place! Folks bring your dogs, kids, bikes, picnics, friends and lovers. This spot is never sketchy or creepy (accept if you have small dogs and the coyotes are yip-yoweling), even the bands of marauding teenagers are pleasant to encounter. My only suggestion would be more garbage cans along the walkway. **People! Don't put your dog poop in a plastic bag and then toss it on the side of the path...gross! Better to let your dog just do it's thing in the grass and walk on. Sheesh.
Anyway, a truly, madly deeply and amazing space.
Anyway, a truly, madly deeply and amazing space.
Written 17 May 2017
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sophiesg1
Washington20 contributions
Jul 2016 • Family
We go here all the time in the summer, have picnics, go fishing, play in the water with the grandkids.
Written 21 December 2016
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Sam737-700
Vancouver, WA38 contributions
Feb 2019 • Couples
Used to go here all the time. Now they charge to park - at a park IN HAZEL DELL.. They should pay us to go there!! You can park near the softball fields and walk a half mile. But there are other parks to visit. County is getting even more greedy. Hmmm - what are my County property taxes doing?? not getting me into County properties!!!
Written 15 February 2019
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