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Springtime Variety for Federal Way Parks, Recreation & Cultural Activities

 

Spring is in the air, and Federal Way residents have lots of choices to keep them busy, learning and involved. Check out the schedule of events right here.

 

An Hour At the Park - It's Worth Stopping the Car!

I took a day of R & R with my fit and fidgety husband yesterday. Since we often do our best bonding on walks and drives, we decided to spend some time outside visiting this great little park in the south end of Federal Way that everyone drives past, but seldom stops to discover. This park has been open only one year, and it's clean, has a bathroom facility and lots of charm and photo opportunities too.

In one hour we walked the 1 mile trail loop, plus approximately 1 more mile on the side trails, viewed 2 hidden lakes, walked on both a nice gravel path and a long loop section of boardwalk with viewing decks, saw well marked ancient trees, and learned alot about the variety of birds, and general ecology in the area. It's mostly wooded, so you'll want to pick a sunny day to go, if possible. And it's fine for children because strollers will work, and there are nice benches to rest along the way.

When you first park the car, you'll see two, old wooden buildings that have been preserved for their historical value - one is The Barker Cabin, Federal Way's oldest original homestead standing, and the other is the rugged one-time real estate office of David Denny, one of the original founders of Seattle. Both buildings were moved from their original locations, to this park site in 1992 & 1993.

This is the West Hylebos Park located on the south side of S 348th St roughly between 9th Ave S and Pacific Hwy.  See Map for Location