Parks

CITY PARKS

Old School Park
1026 Alvord Street, Darrington, WA 98241 For Gazebo reservations contact Darrington Town Hall at (360)436-1131.
Spend a day playing your heart out at Old School Park! Centrally located on 1026 Alvord Street, Old School Park is a perfect place for a picnic under the gazebo, an exciting bike run on the Darrington Pump Track, or just to let the kids play at the playground. The majestic Whitehorse Mountain towers above the park and provides a spectacular view of the "horse" that the mountain is so famously named for. Can you see it?
Come and see the exciting new changes at Old School Park! Reflecting a long-held community desire to provide a park for skateboarders and bicyclists to ride and more opportunities to get outside and play, we have added a brand new state of the art skate park, new basketball and tennis courts, and a pioneer walk commemorative walk-way. This was accomplished with grants from RCO Washington Wildlife Recreation Program, the Department of Commerce Capital Facilities and public donations for a total of just over $1.3 million.

Harold Engles Park
Located at the intersection of Givens Avenue and Cascade Street, Harold Engles Park is the perfect place to relax, enjoy a picnic, or play disc golf. Find yourself surrounded by a grove of majestic cedar and fir trees and a panoramic view of Whitehorse and Jumbo Mountain. Interested in playing some disc golf? Visit the Professional Disc Golf Association website for how to play and rules.

Depot Park
Under the shadows of numerous large trees, you can find Depot Park named after the train depot that once stood there. Located at the corner of Alvord Street and Mountain Loop Highway, there’s opportunity to have a picnic or read a book in the shade. For more information on the history of the train depot, contact the Darrington Historical Society.

Dot Park
Located on the corner of State Route 530 and Madison Avenue.
Named after Dorothy “Dot” Larson, who had donated the land, Dot Park is a beautifully landscaping haven. Surrounded by rhododendrons, and many more spring and fall bulbs, this is a great place to escape and enjoy the luscious views of Gold Hill, Whitehorse Mountain, and Jumbo Mountain. If you’re hungry, make sure to stop by Hometown Bakery Café, which is conveniently located next door.

Pioneer Park
The Pioneer Park is located on the corner of Darrington Street and Emens Avenue in the downtown district. Pioneer Park boasts handcrafted wooden sitting benches built by local artisans with the wood donated by a local lumber mill. Creative landscaping, trees, and shrubs decorate the park and were provided by many dedicated volunteers who also worked long hours to strategically plant each one. The name of the park was thoughtfully chosen by the Town Council from a list of name ideas that were submitted by community members. The name reflects the historical aspect of the Darrington community. The park property was obtained by the Town in April of 2017 as part of the Community Revitalization Plan that was jointly prepared by the communities of Darrington and Arlington for the America’s Best Communities (ABC)Competition. The document was created to demonstrate a comprehensive economic development strategy for the region.

FOREST SERVICE PARKS

Nels Bruseth Memorial Garden
Located across from the U.S Forest Service on Emens Avenue. Darrington, WA 98241
A unique display of history awaits you at the Nels Bruseth Memorial Garden. The dugout canoes that are displayed were used at the Texas Pond Cedar Bolt Camp. There are picnic tables to use and restrooms are located at the U.S Forest Service Ranger Station located across from the park. In 1909, Nels Bruseth was the first white man to climb Whitehorse Mountain. Read more about Nels Bruseth and his wonderfully profound impact on Darrington and the surrounding communities.

COUNTY PARKS

Backman Park
Located at 25333 Clear Creek Road
Whether you are looking for easy boating access to the Sauk River or a secluded shady spot to picnic, Backman Park is a great place to easily get away from city limits. There is a fair amount of parking space, and is only 1.5 miles south of the Town of Darrington.

Fortson Mill Park
Located down Fortson Mill Road (near Milepost 42). Continue 0.2 mile to large parking lot and trailhead.
Established on the site of where Fortson Mill once stood, Fortson Mill Park is an easy two-mile hike roundtrip. All that remains are some concrete walls, and two mill ponds. Home of the Annual Kid's Fishing Derby, this is a kid-friendly, dog-friendly (on a leash) place to play and enjoy the beautiful nature of the Pacific Northwest.

Whitehorse County Park
Located 46609 N Mountain Road.
With two tournament-level baseball fields and wonderful scenic views of Whitehorse Mountain, this park is a great place to get out of town without having to drive very far. To reserve the fields, contact Darrington Town Hall at (360)436-1131. Visit the Town of Darrington website for a printable reservation form.. There is even a campground under construction now, with Phase 1 estimated to be completed by Spring of 2021.

Squire Creek Park & Campground
Located at 41415 State Road 530, Arlington, WA 98223
Just outside the Town of Darrington, enjoy nature at its finest! Squire Creek offers RV and tent camping among the beautiful moss-laden trees of an old growth forest. The park is a perfect staging area for adventures into the Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, hiking to the base of Whitehorse Mountain, or participating in the Bluegrass Festival in Darrington. Access to the Sauk River is just five-minutes away at Backman Park. Two large picnic shelters are located near the crystal clear waters of Squire Creek.