Howarth Park
Everett, WA
Howarth Park is a 28-acre Everett park with a Puget Sound beach reached either by a pedestrian bridge over the railroad tracks from the north lot or a hillside trail from the central lot. The off-leash dog area sits specifically at the north end of the beach, while the south end stays leashed-only, a detail worth knowing before letting a dog run.
Real, well documented, and distinctive for its zone-specific dog policy, with genuine views toward Hat Island.
How we score beachesPick your lot based on your dog: the north lot and bridge lead to the off-leash section, while the central lot's trail lands you closer to the leashed south end.
Free, no entrance fee.
Off-leash allowed at the north end of the beach only; the south end requires a leash.
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