Washington Park
About
Washington Park is a public ocean beach in Washington, about 3 miles from the town of Anacortes. The beach has restrooms and accessible access, and swimming is allowed. Summer is the most comfortable time to visit. Typical July and August highs reach about 75°F with only around five wet days a month, according to averages from a nearby weather station in Anacortes. A fee is charged to use the beach. Within about 6 miles are the Perimeter Trail and several Cascadia Marine Trail campsites for human-powered boats, including Cypress Head, Saddlebag Island and the site at Deception Pass State Park.
Beach Details
Swimming
Allowed
Parking
Available
Fee
Parking fee
Restrooms
Yes
Accessible access
Yes
As published by the managing agency. Lifeguards, fees and dog rules are often seasonal, so check posted signs before you swim.
Location
Washington Park
Washington
Data: Washington State Department of Ecology, Coastal Atlas public beach access. Source metadata
Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: May–Oct. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 61–75°F and lows of 46–54°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Anacortes, WA weather station, 3.7 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan48° high37° low
- Feb51° high37° low
- Mar54° high40° low
- Apr59° high43° low
- May66° high48° low
- Jun70° high52° low
- Jul75° high54° low
- Aug75° high54° low
- Sep70° high51° low
- Oct61° high46° low
- Nov53° high40° low
- Dec47° high37° low
Where it is
- Washington Park · Public land
- Nearest town
- Anacortes, Washington · 3.2 mi
Source: NIFC Jurisdictional Units; USGS GNIS populated places
Nearby
- name=Cascadia Marine Trail Campsite - Cypress HeadCamping4.9 mi
- Cascade Marine Trail, campsite for human powered boatsCamping4.9 mi
- Perimeter TrailHiking5.9 mi
- Cascadia Marine Trail Campsite - Deception Pass State ParkCamping6.2 mi
- Cascadia Marine Trail - Saddlebag IslandCamping6.7 mi
- Hilltop VistaHiking7.2 mi
- Marsh TrailHiking7.7 mi
- Coville CircleHiking7.8 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)