

Small protected natural area of meadows, wetlands and riparian forest offering seasonal wildflowers, migrating and resident birds, and calm water reflections. Trails are short and mostly flat—good for quick landscape and wildlife shoots. Best in spring for blooms and birds, and at golden hour for warm side-light and glassy reflections. Weekday mornings have lowest foot traffic; parking is limited at the trailhead off NE 181st St. No entry fee; bring waterproof shoes after rain.


Small protected natural area of meadows, wetlands and riparian forest offering seasonal wildflowers, migrating and resident birds, and calm water reflections. Trails are short and mostly flat—good for quick landscape and wildlife shoots. Best in spring for blooms and birds, and at golden hour for warm side-light and glassy reflections. Weekday mornings have lowest foot traffic; parking is limited at the trailhead off NE 181st St. No entry fee; bring waterproof shoes after rain.