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For dog owners it is important to realize that not all parks are open to our four-legged friends. it is sometimes hard for dog owners to believe but not everyone loves dogs. We are, in fact, in the minority when compared with our non-dog-owning neighbors. As such, rules can change rapidly to ban dogs from even more of our public parks. It doesn't take a referendum or a ballot count for "NO DOGS" signs to appear overnight.
So make sure your dog is a good citizen on the trail - don't bother other hikers and pick up after him - and you will be embarking on a passion that will last a lifetime.
Get fit - grab a leash and hit the trail!
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- SATURDAY MORNING WALK - AL BORLIN PARK, MONROE, WAAl Borlin Park, Monroe, WA
As always, check in the morning of the event to see if this event is happening as expected. Very rarely, weather or other factors may cause cancellation or rescheduling.
Please keep your RSVP up to date - even if you are on the waiting list.
Because i will be at Bark in the Park on this afternoon, this is a nice walk to do beforehand.
Al Borlin Park — Washington Trails Association
Distance - 2-3 miles (We can also walk over to Sky River Park from here)
Elev. Gain - minimal
Path Type - mostly gravel
Dogs allowed on leash. Poop must be scooped and disposed of appropriately.
No Passes or Permits RequiredAl Borlin Park is the largest Monroe Park at 90 acres and among one of the oldest. Al Borlin Park provides the unusual opportunity to enjoy a secluded natural experience in an urban environment.
A peninsula formed by the Skykomish River and Woods Creek, the park is thickly wooded and crisscrossed with a 1.2-mile network of soft-surface gravel trails. Al Borlin offers stunning viewpoints of the wild river and bald eagles in their natural habitat. Trail access and a landscaped picnic area on the southwestern tip of the park can be accessed by crossing the pedestrian bridge from Lewis Street Park, where parking and a permanent restroom facility is located. A gravel road along the eastern edge from Simon Road provides both trail and river access for fishers and others. During the winter, the park is subject to be closed due to flooding.## Getting There
Al Borlin Park is just off of S Lewis Street in Monroe. From Highway 2 heading west, turn right just past the junction with Highway 522 onto Hwy 203 (S Lewis St). Just before the bridge over the Skykomish River, the parking area is on your left.
