Brought my 3-year-old here and we didnât just find a playgroundâwe found a monster frog. đ¸ This bullfrog was huge, sitting in the marsh like some amphibian landlord collecting rent. My kid was ecstatic (heâs obsessed with frogs) and we got plenty of photos because honestly, no one would believe the size of this guy otherwise.
For the record, bullfrogs arenât even native to Washington. They were brought in decades ago and now rule wetlands like this one. Theyâll eat just about anything smaller than themâother frogs, fish, even the occasional bird. Basically, if it moves and fits in the mouth, itâs on the menu.
The park itself is greatâplayground, trails, open fieldâbut the highlight for us was meeting Mukilteoâs unofficial âFrog King.â If your kids love critters, this place delivers. Just donât be surprised if the bullfrogs stare back at you like youâre trespassing.
đ¸ (See attached photos for proofâyes, heâs real, and yes,...
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