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Spencer Island

5033 4th St. SE
Everett, WA 98201

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7 a.m. - Dusk

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Spencer Island

Documents

Estuary Guide (PDF)

Spencer Island Map

Aerial Photo and Description

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Features

  1. Interpretive Boardwalk
  2. Picnic Tables
  3. Restrooms/Sanicans
  4. Trails

For information about the WDFW Spencer Island Restoration Project, click here. Share your feedback on proposed Spencer Island habitat restoration efforts by completing the online form. Comments are accepted through Oct. 8, 2023.


Spencer Island is one of the best places in the Snohomish River Estuary to view waterfowl and shorebirds. Deer, coyote, river otter, and a host of small mammals and amphibians also inhabit the large island. The island has a dike top trail system, which provides scenic views of the wetlands, sloughs, and mountains. At this time, the trails are unmaintained. We are currently seeking volunteers who would like to help maintain these trails. Please email mike.remle@snoco.org if you are interested. 


The island is co-owned by Snohomish County and the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW). Snohomish County owns the south half of the island, while WDFW owns the north half. The property line is approximately 1,400 feet north of the bridge.


Call 360-568-2482 for information on seasonal use restrictions and interpretive programs.


Note: Dogs are not permitted on the county-owned portion of the island.

Note: No hunting or shooting is allowed on County-owned portion of the island. 


Island Access

Failure of dikes on Spencer Island over the last several years have resulted in a loss of the large loop trail which was previously available for public use. Walking trails are unmaintained at this time.


Interactive 360 degree view


Park History

Spencer Island lies in the heart of the Snohomish River Estuary, an ecosystem formed by mixing a freshwater system (the Snohomish River) and a saltwater system (Port Gardner Bay).


A dike was built out of earth and wood around the island in the early 1930s for flood control and the island was converted to agricultural use. Most recently, James Scott Rhodes farmed the island, raising over 400 head of cattle.


A barn previously stood near the park entrance and served many generations of farmers. Legend has it that Tom Mormon, a farmer, rolled the barn on log skids across the island to its previous location.  The barn fell down during a wind storm in 2006.

 

Driving Directions

From Everett:

  1. Go north on SR529 (Broadway) over the Snohomish River
  2. Turn right onto 28th Place Northeast
  3. Follow signs to Langus Riverfront Park
  4. Continue past the park to a parking lot past the left curve in the road (under I-5)
  5. Follow the walking trail to Spencer Island

Alternatively, continue along road to parking area near the Everett Waste Facility. Follow road between lagoons to Spencer Island. 


Please comply with posted parking restrictions. Parking enforced by City of Everett Police.  


Birds-eye view of Spencer Island

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