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King County Parks & Natural Areas
Vashon-Maury IslandLand Trust Preserves
Vashon Park District Management
Vashon Park District
Athletic Field
Beach Access
Bicycle Trail
Bird WatchingDog Walking(Leash Required)Equestrian Trail
Farmers Market
Kayak/Canoe Launch
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Swimming Pool
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Piner PointNatural Area
Marjorie R. StanleyNatural Area
ParadiseValleyPreserve
Ellis CreekNatural Area
Maury IslandMarine Park
DocktonPark
Dockton Forest
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WhisperingFirs Bog
AgrenPark
Burton AcresandJensen Point
BurtonRecreation Area
FernCove
InspirationPoint
LisabeulaPark
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OberPark
ParadiseRidge Park
PointRobinsonPark
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VashonCommons
VillageGreen
WingehavenPark
ChristensenPond Preserve
EllisportWildlands
Lost Lake
MiletaCreekPreserve
ShinglemillCreekPreserve
VashonElementary
FisherPondPreserve
Neill PointNatural Area
Raab’s LagoonNatural Area
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Vashon-Maury IslandParks & natural lands
Vashon’s Jr. Crew Program
Vashon Park District – Naturally Fun Created by the residents of Vashon – Maury Island in 1983 -- works in partnership with King County Parks and the Vashon-Maury Land Trust to maximize resources and create recreational opportunities for Vashon-Maury residents and visitors to the Island while it protects the rural and natural qualities of Vashon-Maury Island. The Park District owns approximately 435 acres of land available for a variety of public use. Whether your plan is to soak up the scenery or dive into it, there’s probably a Vashon Park to suit your need. Try kayaking at Jensen Point; hike through a pristine natural preserve at Fisher Pond; play ball at beautiful Agren Park; or watch the sun set at Lisabeula.
Vashon Park District Information | vashonparks.org | 206-463-9602
Vashon-Maury Island Land Trust – Keeping Vashon Wild In 1989, a group of concerned islanders came together and formed the Land Trust in order to save a unique, and threatened island habitat - Whispering Firs Bog. True to its origin, the Land Trust is dedicated to preserving island wild places and sensitive habitats for the bene�t of animal and human residents alike. We have been instrumental in protecting over 1,600 acres of land - from large tracts like Island Center Forest, which o�ers the largest, multi-use trail network on the island, to small treasures like Fern Cove, which contains the estuary of Shinglemill Creek and is home to migrating salmon and shorebirds. The Land Trust recognizes that the key to good stewardship of our island home is people’s commitment to the land. We provide education and resources for land manage-ment practices, and partner with Vashon Park District and King County to actively steward and restore protected lands. Where it is consistent with our conservation purpose, we maintain trails in various preserves and encourage passive recreational use for people to enjoy a connection with the natural world. Thank you for helping the Land Trust take care of Vashon’s wild places.
Vashon-Maury Island Land Trust | vashonlandtrust.org | 206-463-2644
King County Parks – Your Big Backyard & King County Water & Land Resources Division
work together to acquire and manage some of the most pristine and valuable ecological lands within King County such as wetlands, salmon habitat, intact riparian areas, shorelines and old forests.
King County Parks o�ers more than 26,000 acres of parks and natural lands, including over 350 miles of regional and backcountry trails, and more than 1250 acres on Vashon-Maury Island. With strategic grants programs, a volunteer program and by cultivating relationships with the island community and partner organizations, King County is working to enhance park amenities while reducing costs.
King County Parks | kingcounty.gov/parks | 206-296-8687
King County Water & Land Resources Division | kingcounty.gov/environment | 206-296-6519
Maury Island Site
Photos courtesy of: John Candy, Eli Brownell, Mary Beth Dols, Shelley Hanna, Tim La�erty, Linda Lotus, Ralph Moore, Peter Murray, Wendy Paridon, Ray Pfortner - [email protected], Karlista Rickerson
Alternative formats available206-296-6500 TTY Relay: 711
Vashon Saturday Market
Agren Park
Jensen Point beach
Underwaterat Maury Island Marine Park
Bald Eagle
Child’s Harvest
Fisher Pond in winter
Dockton Forest trail
Mt Rainier from Vashon-Maury Island
Mukai Pond in Island Center Forest
Vashon-Maury Island is located in Central Puget Sound, and was formed by the same glaciers that carved the Sound about 11,000 years ago. Surrounded by the natural drama of the Cascade mountains to the east, the Olympic mountains to the west and iconic Mt. Rainier to the southeast, Vashon is reachable only by ferry from Seattle, Tacoma and the Olympic Peninsula. The island is home to roughly 11,000 people in an area of 37 square miles. Vashon is approximately 12 miles long by 5 miles wide, ranges from 0 to about 520 feet above sea level, and has 51 miles of marine shoreline. Vashon’s residents and visitors enjoy a host of options for recreation and experiencing the natural world. The island boasts more than 30
parks and preserves providing athletic �elds, bike and equestrian trails, and water sport and boating opportunities for active recreation, as well as undeveloped natural lands o�ering excellent birding areas, beach access, and rustic walking trails for more serene activity. Keeping Vashon wild and naturally fun means that the island is a great place for all kinds of outdoor enjoyment and exploration.
VASHON PARK DISTRICT 206-463-9602Agren Park 12814 SW Bank Rd
Burton Acres and Jensen Point 8900 SW Harbor Drive
Burton Recreation Area 10500 SW 228th Rd.
Fern Cove 11408 SW Cedarhurst Rd
Inspiration Point 26400 Vashon Highway SW
Lisabeula Park Western end of 220th Rd.
Northend Boat Ramp 10824 Vashon Highway SW
Ober Park 17130 Vashon Highway SW
Paradise Ridge Park 118th Avenue SW
Point Robinson Park 3705 SW Pt. Robinson Road
Spring Beach Boat access only
Tramp Harbor Dock 21200 Dockton Rd. (approx.)
Vashon Commons VI School District Campus
Vashon Elementary 15920 Vashon Highway SW
Village Green 17505 Vashon Highway SW
Wingehaven Park 12090 Cunliffe Road SW
VASHON-MAURY ISLAND LAND TRUST 206-463-2644Christensen Pond Preserve Wax Orchard Rd SW & SW 240th St
Ellisport Wildlands Access by arrangement
Fisher Pond Preserve SW Bank Rd & 115th Ave SW
Lost Lake Boat access only
Mileta Creek Preserve 6700 SW 240th St (approx.)
Paradise Valley Preserve 21200 111th Ave SW (approx.)
Shinglemill Creek Preserve 11500 SW Cedarhurst Rd (approx.)
Whispering Firs Bog Access by arrangementKING COUNTY PARKS & NATURAL AREAS 206-296-4232Dockton Park 9500 SW Dock St
Dockton Forest and Natural Area SW 260th St and 86th Ave SW
Ellis Creek Natural Area SW Ellisport Rd and Dockton Rd SW
Island Center Forest SW 188th St and 107th Ave SW
Marjorie R. Stanley Natural Area Vashon Hwy SW and SW 222nd St
Maury Island Marine Park 5405 SW 244th St
Vashon Pool 9525 SW 204th St
Raab’s Lagoon Kingsbury Rd SW & 80th Ave SW
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Pt. Robinson Lighthouse
250 acres of open space acquired in 2011