Edmonds Marsh — Attraction in Edmonds

Nice gem of a wetlands near the Edmonds ferry dock.

I gave it 4* because the trail was short and there was not much wildlife when I stopped by - might be better another day or time. Saw a couple spotted towhees and red-winged blackbirds hanging on the cattails. There were a few mallards but then as the sun started to set, a bunch more flew in and a flock of American robins settled into the trees by the parking lot.

There are several lookouts with interpretive signs and a short boardwalk on the coastal (western) side. This is an important wetland tucked amongst the industrialized and developed waterfront.

Google took me to the wrong place (along SR 104 where there is no entrance) but I have submitted an edit. Turn onto Dayton St and either take the first left to go past the hotel and pick up one end of the trail next to the inflatable building or take the 2nd left and pick up the other end of the trail and boardwalk next to the Blue...

Love this Puget Sound waterfront park. Not much for close front parking considering this place is very busy any given nice weathered day of the week. Many other sections down the street available for parking. Has dog park area, kids play toy area, picnic/bbq area, wash-off location to clean self or anything else of sand or dirt. GREAT BEACH GLASS can be scouted out and found when tide is out a little ways (walk entire length of beach near about where the water level is!) No shade spots though, bring your own protection! And can be so busy, too many people crowding, that if youre looking for somewhere relaxing, this may not accommodate. (Depends on time of...

Been years since I actually stepped into the area; usually I'm 'there' 'cause there's a line for the next ferry (or two! 🙄) to the Kitsap Peninsula - where I live - after having visited my aunt. It IS a great place to see plant life, birds, maybe a critter or two; and sitting by it seems to make the wait...