Located just off the shoreline, lighthouse park is a beautiful place to walk dogs (off-leash) and explore some of the oldest and largest uncut coastal-elevation Douglas fir trees in Greater Vancouver. The park’s numerous trails offer a wide variety of easy hiking, with only a few short hills to climb or descend. The site was also a military installation during World War II, and old navy buildings can still be seen along the water.
As HWDDC engaged with the public to plan and design this park, we were reminded of how important it is to the neighborhood residents and downtown office workers who use the park for walking their dogs, meditating, studying, meeting friends for lunch, reading or just relaxing. We also heard about how much they enjoy watching the boats and wildlife at the water’s edge.
Lighthouse park is the home of the historic Mukilteo light station and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. In 2004, the City adopted a Lighthouse Park Master Plan to make physical improvements on the approximately 14.4 acre site. Phases I & II of the plan are complete.
In addition to being a historic park, Lighthouse Park is also a popular spot for fishing. Its waters are full of striped bass, bluefish, weakfish and blackfish just waiting to be reeled in by experienced or novice anglers. The pier located at the park is an excellent location to fish from either a shoreline or boat, and there are also several shallow areas that provide good access for wading with a pole.