Meadowdale Park — Attraction in Lynnwood

Warning to those not familiar or new to the area like I am. This park has a very small limited parking lot. I had a terrible encounter when to my surprise I pulled into the parking lot and there was a dead end and apparently I “cut the line” not realizing there was one and I would be encountering a dead end! I just moved to the area and had no idea what the parking situation would be like at this park and was yelled and cussed at by some locals. Also there is a hike to get to the beach which I was not prepared for either. I wore the wrong shoes. Would not recommend sandals. Wear comfortable hiking shoes. The hike looked very beautiful and so did the beach based on the pictures unfortunately after the unfriendly welcome I did not feel comfortable finishing the hike and left. So be mindful of the terrible parking situation you don’t want to piss any of the locals off and wear...

This park is fairly small, but it's nice, especially in the summer. It is surrounded by very tall trees, so it is often shady and a little cooler in the summertime. The playground is fine and has some neat features for kids both younger and older. It also has a zipline swing, which is fun. There is a small hiking trail through some woods and in the back of the park, near the high school, there is a raised, flat grassy area large enough to throw a frisbee and have some fun running around.

There is also a very small basketball court and some picnic areas you could use for a small gathering, such as a birthday party...

This park rocks! I used to live on a street behind it as a child, but back then it was owned by a junk man named Murphy (who was so kind do sell his property to the community specifically as a park). I remember when there was a junkyard here and I still knew his property had a lot of potential. We used to catch a mess of polliwogs and frogs at his pond on the east side of the park. Back then it had a wild, rustic look. I am pleased that his pond has re-appeared (it's a seasonal one)...it stayed dry for many years. It is just a puddle but the ducks and water critters love it I bet. My nephew loves...