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| | Bridle Trails State Park | | The park , a 482-acre day-use park, is well-known for its horse trails and equestrian shows. The park's two largest horse shows are "C" rated hunter-jumper shows, one the third weekend in May and the other the fourth weekend in June. The forested park is on the northeast edge of the Seattle metropolitan area. Sometimes called "the wilderness in the city," this park is a popular getaway destination for Seattle residents. |
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| | Lake Sammamish State Park | | The park is a 512-acre day-use park with 6,858 feet of waterfront on Lake Sammamish. The area around the lake was an important culture zone for local Indian tribes for centuries. The park provides deciduous forest and wetland vegetation for the enjoyment of visitors. A salmon-bearing creek and a great-blue-heron rookery are additional features. There are two 60 feet by 4 feet and four 40 feet by 4 feet finger docks spaced among nine twelve feet by 30 feet launch ramps. There is one restroom and parking for 250 car/boat-trailer combinations. |
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| | Olallie State Park | | The park is a day-use park in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains. It features dramatic Twin Falls, cliff formations, riverbanks and living old-growth trees up to 14 feet in diameter. Park activities include hiking, fishing, bicycling, picnicking, and rock climbing. Rock climbing equipment is necessary. Fatal accidents have occurred when amateurs have climbed without proper equipment. Olallie provides access to the Iron Horse Trail, an old Milwaukee Railroad path that starts in North Bend and extends to the Iowa Border. |
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| | Saint Edward State Park | | This is a 316-acre day-use park with 3,000 feet of freshwater shoreline on Lake Washington. Once a Catholic seminary, the park's rich history reflects in its grounds and architecture. Walks along the undeveloped lakeshore are peaceful and give the visitor many opportunities for nature study. There are 85 unsheltered picnic tables, all available first-come, first-served. A big toy playground is popular with kids. Picnicking, hiking, soccer, fishing, handball, bicycling, swimming, racquetball, bird watching softball and horse trails also are in the Holmes Point area. |
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