Wetherill Nature Preserve — Attraction in Yarrow Point

At first this seemed like a beautiful park, although difficult to get to -- there is one entrance from the 520 walking train and one blocked entrance from the east side in a cul-de-sac , but it is blocked by some residents' boats which are parked in what would otherwise be public spaces. We enjoyed the marsh trail and lake trail, but then were disturbed to find that the northeastern section of the "preserve" has been heavily LOGGED! Yes, there are huge piles of lumber from cut trees in this so-called "nature preserve." This was even more disenchanting because down on the marsh trail side, there's a sign that says "keep out for restoration" -- yet on the other side of the park, trees have been torn down left and ride and their remains piled into huge log piles. I couldn't find any explanation within the park or outside, only the claim that this "reserve" was supposed to be protect animals and vegetation "in perpetuity." Large benches are also spread throughout the area in dedication to various people. I am not sure if these donations have been going to a good cause! We will not...

This is a nice neighborhood park that is accessible from the 520 bridge trail. It appears as though the top section is being restored and there has been some exotic blackberry removal. Some well groomed dirt trails loop around the forested sloping preserve. There are some good views of Lake Washington. A nice preservation of a forest along the banks of the lake. Worth a loop around if you are running...

Our car gps took us on route in photo 3 times, there r no signs on streets anywhere until you notice and take the walking path that runs along section of 520, from trafic circle. It was dense, green when we finally were able to figure it out and take a stroll along one of the paths. There is no parking, we just parked on neighborhood street, as we wanted to figure out where is the entrance. You...