If you are looking to get out into nature, the Yakima Sportsman State Park is perfect. Boasting 266 acres of nature’s finest, including ponds, lakes, rivers, wetlands, forest and green spaces, it has something for everyone. The park is a wonderful place for bird watching. Whether you are an ornithologist or just a novice, there are 140 bird species that call the wetlands, ponds and grasses (created by the Yakima River flood plain) home. See extravagant wood duck, herons, hawks and more.
For tree lovers, Yakima Sportsman State Park is a paradise as well. Many species grow here, putting on spectacular displays throughout the seasons. Look for dogwoods, catalpas, chokecherries, and more. Fisherman will also find something to do here, with fishing allowed in the ponds, rivers and lakes.
Yakima Sportman State Park offers campgrounds, restrooms, hiking trails and picnic areas. There is one kitchen shelter with electricity, plus a few other roofed shelters. Playgrounds for kids, volleyball and horseshoes round out this amazing park.
Be sure to check out the Juan A. Alvarez Outdoor Living Classroom, where visitors can learn more about the wetlands. A Discover Pass is required. The park is open March 1 through November 30 for both camping and day use.
Yakima Sportsman State Park is located at 904 University Parkway, Yakima.
