Evans Creek Preserve, Redmond

Great to be able to check Google maps to see how busy it is, and true to map info provided, this place wasn't very busy on a hot summer Sunday afternoon. Easy to find, decent parking lot, restrooms, maps, well marked trails, a sweet lil stream, lots of shade or sun, picnic benches here and there near trails. Really a lovely park, away from freeway noise and hullabaloo. Bring water and a lunch. Stay a while. Watch the birds. Watch plants grow. I fell in love with the rugged gray tree bark, tiny hemlock pine cones, and the masses of cheerful pineapple weed growing along the crunchy gravel trail. A perfect park.

This is a great place for an hour or two walk. The trails go from wetlands to hills. Each trail junction has a map and location markers. I really enjoyed it. Thank you Sammamish maintaining this preserve.