Looking for Parking Downtown?

Here is an underused resource:  there are many frequently open parking spaces on First Street, west of Avenue D, downtown.   It's free, and a flat, paved walk of about 2 blocks to the historic business district. 

This is the walk along abandoned railroad grade behind the Snohomish Aquatic Center.  The view is looking west toward Avenue A.  You can tell this trail welcomes dogs by the poop bag dispenser posted at the gate : )  The walk will take you from  near 6th Street and Maple Avenue to Avenue A, or you can keep walking the grade to Avenue D. 

To get to this entry point, take the Centennial  Trail (or Maple Ave.) to the Eagles Hall at 606 Maple.  Turn west and walk past the Eagles parking lot.  This is an 6 block walk, which can be extended by making into a loop.

Snohomish’s Wildlife Sanctuary is a level, moderately long (1.5 - 2 mile) walk available from town, by following First Street west. The walking path veers south then west again, under Highway 9 and along the water treatment plant, and finally opens up to a vast open area, bounded by dikes. You can also reach a car park serving the trail and treatment facility by short drive west on Second Street. Wear sturdy shoes, keep your dog on leash to protect ground nesting birds and small animals, (and other dogs), and keep your eyes peeled for birds.