Dog walking in West Lake Stevens

Cavalero Corner

There will be lots of tail wagging in Lake Stevens’ Cavalero Corner neighborhood, about two miles southwest of West Lake Stevens. This neighborhood is understandably pawpular with pooches since it’s the home of the Cavalero Hill Off-Leash Dog Area. This beautiful dog park is huge! There are three whole acres of fenced-in meadows with trees and picnic tables. The ground is flat and grassy, and there’s tons of room to throw a ball or a Frisbee a long way. The park even has agility equipment like a tunnel and other beginner obstacles! There is also a separate yard designated just for shy and small dogs. You’ll need to bring your own cleanup baggies to the park.

Machias

Looking for a pawsome place to walk with your leashed pup? Visit Lake Stevens’ Machias neighborhood, about three miles from West Lake Stevens. This neighborhood is home to Lake Stevens Community Park, a 40-acre green space that used to be an old homestead and logging site. The park has furrific walking paths surrounded by mature trees, making it a pleasant area for some exercise. In the fall, you and your pup will get an extra scenic walk as the trees lining the paved walking path change color. Also in the park, you’ll find a playground, picnic areas, restrooms, and athletic fields. Remember the cleanup bags for your walk with Fido.

Lake Stevens City Center

Trail-loving dogs and their owners love the Lake Stevens City Center neighborhood, about three miles from West Lake Stevens. This neighborhood has a great access point to the 30-mile Centennial Trail near the intersection of 20th St NE and N Machias Rd. You and your leashed pooch will love walking on the Centennial Trail. It’s accommodating to lots of non-motorized recreation – horseback riders, hikers and bikers all enjoy the path. This scenic trail winds through many different Washington towns, including Snohomish, Arlington and Lake Stevens. There are restrooms, benches and picnic tables along the trail, but you’ll want to bring your own cleanup bags. If you’re hungry after your walk, visit the Buzz Inn Steakhouse. This neighborhood joint has pet-friendly tables, steaks, seafood, burgers and more.

S Machias Rd/ Machias Cutoff

In the mood for a picnic with a side of history? Check out the S Machias Rd/ Machias Cutoff neighborhood in Snohomish, about four miles from West Lake Stevens. The neighborhood’s Machias Trailhead Park has a very cool replica of the 1890s railroad depot that used to serve the area. Adjacent to these old-style buildings, you and your leashed dog can enjoy a picnic in the pavilion, or go for a pawsome walk on the Centennial Trail which also runs through the park. The Machias Trailhead Park has lots of mature trees and grassy area, plus restrooms and benches. It’s a good idea to bring your own doggie waste cleanup bags.

Route 9/ Ave D

There’s lots of fun to be had in this Snohomish neighborhood, about four miles from West Lake Stevens. Ferguson Park is a large, furrific neighborhood spot to take your leashed pup for some quality time. This park has large grassy areas, nature trails, a fishing dock and a playground! Ferguson Park also boasts a disc golf course with baskets located throughout the mature forested area. If you and Fido are looking for a pawsome picnic place, there are covered tables, plus benches that overlook scenic Blackmans Lake. Hill Park is another puptacular spot on the east shores of Blackmans Lake where you and your leashed dog can enjoy watching water fowl from the shoreline. There are also woofderful spots to relax at tables or in the grass near the lake, both in the sunshine and under shade trees.