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Small Lakes Recreation Guide Small Lakes Recreation Guide Text will be made available in large print, Braille, or audiotape as requested. TTY Relay: 711 or King County Information (206) 296-0100 Special thanks to those involved with the creation of this publication: Graphic Design and Layout Wendy Miller Technical Writing Sally Abella Michael Murphy Suzanne Rowe Katie Sauter Photos used in this publication provided by the U.S. Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Washington State Parks, City of Federal Way, and King County Lake Stewardship staff. Department of Natural Resources and Parks Water and Land Resources Division 201 South Jackson, Suite 600 Seattle, WA 98104 (206) 296-6519 July 1, 2002 Greetings, We are lucky to live in King County. The natural beauty and natural resources throughout the County create a wealth that we can all enjoy. I am happy to present the first edition of the Small Lakes Recreation Guide, brought to you by the Lake Stewardship Program in the Department of Natural Resources and Parks. The pages of this guide will lead you to some of the most beautiful places in King County. Paddle a canoe in the shadow of Mount Rainier on Lake Meridian in Kent; enjoy a day at the beach at Lake Wilderness Park in Maple Valley; or spend a quiet evening fishing on Cottage Lake near Woodinville. No matter what part of King County you call home, there are small lakes nearby where you can swim, fish, boat, or just sit on the shore and enjoy a summer afternoon with a friend. This guide lists many of the smaller lakes in western King County with public access points, boat launches, swimming beaches, and/or parks. I hope you share my enthusiasm for the wonderful, natural beauty found in King County. I encourage you to use this guide to get out and explore these lakes and their surrounding environs–you won’t be disappointed! Ron Sims King County Executive welcome map of western King County North 0 5 10 15 miles table of contents Lake Recreation Table Parks...................................................................................................... Boating................................................................................................. Fishing.................................................................................................... Wildlife................................................................................................... Resources............................................................................................ Lakes..................................................................................................... Angle ............................................................................. 13 Beaver .......................................................................... 13 Bitter .............................................................................. 14 Boren ............................................................................. 14 Cottage ....................................................................... 15 Deep ............................................................................. 15 Desire ............................................................................. 16 Fenwick ......................................................................... 16 Fivemile ......................................................................... 17 Geneva ........................................................................ 17 Killarney ......................................................................... 18 Meridian ....................................................................... 18 North.............................................................................. 19 Pine ................................................................................ 19 Sawyer ........................................................................... 20 Spring ............................................................................. 20 Steel ............................................................................... 21 Wilderness .................................................................... 21 3 7 9 11 12 6 lake recreation table Angle X X X X X X X X Beaver X X X X# X X X X Bitter X* X X X# X X Boren X X X X X X X X Cottage X* X X X X X X X X Deep X* X X X X X X X X Desire X X X X X X Fenwick X X X X X X X X Fivemile X* X X X X X X X X Geneva X X X X X X Killarney X X X X X X X Meridian X X X X X X X North X X X X X Pine X X X X X X X X X Sawyer X X X X X X X Spring X X X X X X Steel X* X X X X X X X Wilderness X X X X# X X X X X X* no boat ramp, launch from shore. X# lodge or community center. lake boat boating fishing park picnic playfields trails swimming wildlife launch regulations playgrounds viewing Small Lakes Recreation Guide parks Looking to get away from the crowds? Longing for a green patch of grass on which to run? Wish to view wildlife? Or just want to take a dip in cool, pristine waters? Consider the public beaches and parks found at several of King County’s smaller lakes. These parks, often less crowded than those located on Lake Wash- ington and Sammamish, yet close to metropolitan areas, provide a range of easily accessed amenities, such as swimming beaches, boat launches, and picnic areas. Some even offer ballfields, tennis and basketball courts, and rental facili- ties. (For an accounting of indi- vidual parks, consult the alpha- betical listings in this guide.) Many residents of south King County are familiar with Fivemile Lake Park. Located west of Auburn and east of Federal Way, it is one of the premier smaller parks in the King County Park system. Within its 27 acres are two tennis courts, a basketball court, open meadows, and a swimming area. The park also has a network of internal trails. Beaver Lake Park, on the south end of Beaver Lake, provides one of the best locations in the King County Park system for a wed- ding or other social functions. Many couples have tied the knot at the park’s beautiful Issaquah Lodge, available year-round for rental. There are also an open-air pavilion, ballfields, a large picnic shelter, walking areas, and Native American art displays. In addi- tion, the park features a natural area and wetland fostering a va- riety of wildlife, including birds, waterfowl, deer, raccoon, beaver, and toads. King County’s Lake Wilderness Park is not your average park. At 108 acres, it is a large regional park with lots of prime shoreline, preserved forestland, play and picnic areas, and meandering pathways. Located within the park is Lake Wilderness Center, hosting a variety of recreation programs. The Center also offers community services such marriage and pet licenses. Please never feed wildlife, including ducks and geese. Feeding wild animals causes them to lose their fear of humans and also disrupts their natural feeding patterns. 3 Small Lakes Recreation Guide 4 Several fishing docks and piers found in King County parks offer anglers a chance to try their luck. Hikers take to the Lake Wilder- ness Trail that cuts through the park, following the edge of the shoreline. Jenkins Creek runs through the middle of the park, a tributary for Big Soos Creek that empties into the Green River. The park also includes three wetlands where a variety of birds and mammals make their home, including deer, beaver, raccoon, hawks, wrens, and ruffed grouse. Due to recent budget con- straints, some King County park areas may not have regu- lar lifeguard service or trash pick-up. Visitors can help keep parks and beaches clean by packing out their own garbage, especially leftover food. When visiting the beautiful parks and public areas in King County, please tread lightly. Children may want to pick flowers, gather berries, dig up wild plants, or forge new trails, but such activities disturb the delicate ecosystem of the area and may adversely affect the animals living nearby. Fivemile Park offers plenty of family recreation options. Beautiful, quiet Geneva Lake Park. Small Lakes Recreation Guide King County lakes offer a variety of boating opportunities, from the quiet solitude of kayaking and canoeing to the excitement of wa- ter skiing. Speed limits, lake spe- cific boating restrictions, equip- ment requirements, and other rules regarding boating activi- ties fall under Section 12.44 of the King County Code. Washing- ton marine laws also affect King County boaters. Some lakes in King County have additional boating restrictions that may be posted at public boat launches or other public access areas. When it comes to safety, all lakes in King County follow the same basic rules. Before getting on the water, make sure you have your personal flotation device (PFD). A PFD must be available, of ap- propriate size, and in service- able condition for each person on board. It is illegal to water ski without wearing a personal floatation device. You also need a person on board who serves as an observer. The observer (who cannot also be the driver of the boat) must display a bright red or or- ange flag whenever the towed person is in the water. In Washington, water skiing is prohibited from sunset until sunrise. King County Code holds the operation of personal watercraft (such as jet skis) to the same basic rules and require- ments as any other powerboat. Sailboats and other non-motorized watercraft have the right of way. Operators of personal watercraft must be at least 14 years old. Also be aware that more and more lakes are passing additional rules regarding jet skis and their hours of operation. Additional restrictions are posted at public boat launches and other public areas. Children 12 years old and younger must wear a personal floatation device at all times whenever the vessel is underway and when on an open deck or cockpit of any vessel less than 19 feet. 5 boating Launch a canoe from over a dozen public access points found at King County’s smaller lakes. Small Lakes Recreation Guide 6 Speed limits are in effect for all lakes. Generally, no motor pow- ered watercraft is allowed to operate in excess of eight miles per hour, unless posted otherwise. Exceptions to this limit are speci- fied for lakes Meridian, Sammamish, Sawyer, and Washington where a more diverse uploads/Geographie/ recreation-guide.pdf