Arlington, Washington, offers a variety of beautiful locations for community events, from its well-maintained parks to nearby cultural attractions like the Stillaguamish Valley Pioneer Museum. Whether you’re planning a large gathering or a small picnic, Arlington’s parks provide excellent, reservable spaces to suit your needs. This guide will walk you through the park facilities available for reservation and how to secure your spot for your next event.
Planning Your Event in Arlington Parks
For events expecting 30 or more attendees in Arlington’s parks or public areas, a special event application is required. To start the process, reach out to Sarah Lopez at [email protected]. Remember to submit your application at least two weeks before your planned event date. The best part? There are no fees associated with scheduling these special events, making Arlington parks an accessible option for community gatherings.
Arlington Ballfield Reservations
Sports enthusiasts looking to organize practices or games can easily reserve ballfields within Arlington. Bill Quake Memorial Park and WE Evans Field both feature ballfields available for scheduling. Visit the park webpage calendars for Bill Quake Memorial Park and WE Evans Field to check availability and book. For additional information, you can contact 360-403-3421 or email [email protected]. Please note that Twin Rivers Park ballfield scheduling is handled by Snohomish County Parks; they can be reached at 425-388-6600.
Picnic Shelter Options in Arlington
For smaller, more casual gatherings, Arlington parks offer several picnic shelters. These shelters are perfect for groups of up to 25 people and are generally available on a first-come, first-served basis. However, reservations are possible for those who want to guarantee a spot. There is no charge to reserve picnic shelters. Keep in mind that users are responsible for cleaning the tables before and after use and must take their trash with them. Each shelter typically includes two picnic tables. Upon reservation, you will receive an email confirmation, which serves as your reservation proof.
Haller Park Picnic Shelter
Haller Park features a reservable picnic shelter, ideal for your next outdoor gathering. Please note that the shelter adjacent to the restroom facilities is not reservable. Reservations for the Haller Park shelter are available in three blocks: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM, and 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Each group is limited to one weekend reservation per month.
View the Haller Park picnic shelter calendar and make a reservation.
Terrace Park Picnic Shelter
Terrace Park also offers a picnic shelter that can be reserved under similar conditions as Haller Park. Reservation blocks are 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM, and 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM, with a limit of one weekend reservation per month.
Check availability and reserve the Terrace Park picnic shelter online.
Jensen Park Picnic Shelter
Jensen Park provides another excellent picnic shelter option for your events. Reservations are available in the same time blocks—9:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM, and 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM—and are limited to one weekend reservation monthly.
Reserve the Jensen Park picnic shelter by viewing the calendar online.
Stormwater Wetland Park Picnic Shelter
For a unique park setting, consider the Stormwater Wetland Park. Its picnic shelter is also reservable in the standard time slots: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM, and 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM, with the one weekend per month limit. Important note: This park does not have restrooms or dedicated parking. Please use the facilities at nearby Haller Park and access the Stormwater Wetland Park via the trail from Haller Park’s parking lot.
View the calendar and reserve the Stormwater Wetland Park picnic shelter.
Legion Park Stage and Gazebo
Legion Park features a stage and gazebo, which are popular locations for larger public special events, especially from June 1st through September 30th on Saturdays. During this period, these facilities are generally not available for small group reservations due to public event scheduling. For larger event inquiries, please contact 360-403-3448 or email Sarah Lopez at [email protected] to discuss your special event request. For any other reservation questions, please call 360-403-3451.
When planning your community event in Arlington, remember to explore local attractions such as the Stillaguamish Valley Pioneer Museum to enrich your visitors’ experience. Arlington’s parks and nearby cultural sites offer a blend of recreation and history, perfect for creating memorable gatherings.
