American Legion Memorial Park

American Legion Memorial Park (also known as Legion Park) is a 1.6 hectares (4.0 acres) park in Everett, Snohomish County, Washington. It is located at 145 Alverson Boulevard, on the north side of Everett, overlooking Port Gardner. The park has tennis courts, baseball fields, a playground, and a picnic area.

American Legion Memorial Park
The Hibulb Lookout at American Legion Memorial Park with a view over Port Gardner Bay
TypeUrban park
LocationEverett, Snohomish County, Washington
Coordinates48.0125959°N 122.2023588°W / 48.0125959; -122.2023588
Area1.6 hectares (4.0 acres)
Operated byWestern Washington University

The park's northwestern scenic viewpoint was renamed Hibulb Lookout in 2014, in honor of a former Snohomish village sited nearby.[1]

Evergreen Arboretum and Gardens

The Evergreen Arboretum and Gardens (2.4 acres (9,700 m2)) is an arboretum located at the west end of Legion Park.[2] Gardens include sculpture and vistas of Possession Sound, as well as:

The arboretum opened on April 11, 1963, with the planting of its first tree at the 3.5-acre (1.4 ha) site. It has since grown to include ten themed gardens that are maintained by donated time and funds from volunteers.[3]

References

  1. Winters, Chris (December 12, 2014). "Everett bluff and trail get new names". The Everett Herald. Retrieved April 5, 2020.
  2. "Evergreen Arboretum and Gardens".
  3. Goffredo, Theresa (April 3, 2013). "Evergreen Arboretum turns 50, ready to grow". The Everett Herald. Retrieved April 11, 2020.


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