Parks & Amenities
South Whidbey Community Park
This 87.5-acre park provides a diverse mix of active and passive use areas and includes a 20,000 sq. ft. playground, a 6,300 sq. ft. skate / bike park, and approximately 69 acres of forestland through which hiking/mountain biking trails run. In 2015 an additional 35-acre property adjacent to Community Park was acquired with the intention of developing a campground on the site.
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Amenities & Activities:
- Four baseball/softball fields
- One variable sports field (Soccer, Football, Ultimate Frisbee).
- Castle Park playground
- Covered picnic shelter
- The area’s only skate park and pump track
- Outdoor basketball court
- Miles of trails for hiking or biking
- Parking right next to the various fields, playgrounds and park areas
- Concession stand (seasonal)
- Restrooms
Park hours: 7:00 a.m. – Dusk
Maps
- Map of Community Park and the Sports Complex (including trails).
- Orienteering map of Community Park and the Sports Complex, click here.
- Weekly field schedule
South Whidbey Sports Complex
This 29-acre park includes turf sports fields and 12 acres of forest with walking trails. Recent site improvements include a children’s playground, two picnic pavilions, and a plaza.
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Amenities & Activities
- Variable sports fields (Soccer, Football, Ultimate).
- Playground
- Covered picnic shelters
- Trails for hiking or biking
- Restrooms
- Pickleball: A primitive court is painted in the west parking lot. A portable net may be checked out from Park District office during regular business hours.
Park hours: 7:00 a.m. – Dusk
Maps
- Map of Community Park and the Sports Complex (including trails).
- Orienteering map of Community Park and the Sports Complex, click here.
- Weekly field schedule
Trustland Trails Park
This 200-acre property has been in State ownership since 1895 as part of the State’s “trust lands.” In 2004, Whidbey Camano Land Trust, a local non-profit organization, coordinated an effort to place this property on the DNR transfer list. Public support was gathered from all over Whidbey Island. The transfer was approved in 2006 as part of a package of properties in Island County. The property was officially transferred to the South Whidbey Parks & Recreation District June 30, 2007.
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Amenities & Activities
- Covered picnic shelter
- Trails for hiking
- ADA accessible trail loop
- Horse trail
Park hours: 7:00 a.m. – Dusk
Map
- Map of Trustland Trails Park
Maxwelton Trails Park
The South Whidbey Parks and Recreation District Board of Commissioners and Staff are pleased to announce the acquisition of 40 acres of forest land from the Waterman family. This property is behind the elementary school on Maxwelton Road and immediately next to the property owned by the South Whidbey School District with an existing trail system.
First and foremost, the District would like to thank the Community for their support with the Bond Issue approved last year. This support came at a time when this property was at risk of being lost to the public forever, and gave the Parks District sufficient funds to begin work with the property owners and access State grant programs. The District would like to thank the Waterman Family for their cooperation and patience in working with us to make this happen and to Shelly Ackerman and the group of Volunteers that raised money for the Appraisal and brought the property to the District’s attention. We would also like to acknowledge the Recreation and Conservation Office of the State of Washington for their assistance in our application for and processing of two grants, resulting in the provision of over $450,000 towards the purchase of this wonderful property. The District plans to pay off a significant portion of the bond once all acquisition costs are finalized.
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Amenities & Activities
- Trail
Park hours: 7:00 a.m. – Dusk
Map
- Locator Map (The new property is in red)
- Map of South Whidbey School District trails. ‘The Old Log Road crosses into the new property.
Deer Lake Public Access
This .75-acre site is located on the east side of Deer Lake. Deer Lake Public Access is owned by Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife but is maintained by South Whidbey Parks and Recreation District. Capital improvements for this site is the responsibility of the State Department of Fish and Wildlife in conjunction with the Parks District.
Amenities & Activities
- Lake access
- Boat launch
- Vault toilet
- Fishing dock
- Deer Lake Fishing Prospects
- Recreational sail and power boating; kayaking; waterskiing, tubing, and wakeboarding.
Park hours: 7:00 a.m. – Dusk
Map
FAQ
- For questions about fishing rules and seasons, consult the Washington State Department of Fish & Wildlife’s fishing rules pamphlet under Westside Lakes Special Rules: A-E
- For questions about lake water quality, contact the Island County Environmental Health at or (360)678-7907.
- Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife is replacing the boat ramp and upgrading other recreation amenities at Deer Lake Public Access. More information on the project is available here.
Goss Lake Public Access
This .6-acre site is located on the north side of Goss Lake. Goss Lake is owned by Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife but is maintained by South Whidbey Parks and Recreation District. Capital improvements for this site is the responsibility of the State Department of Fish and Wildlife in conjunction with the Parks District.
Amenities & Activities
- Waterfront access
- Gravel boat ramp
- Vault toilet
- Fishing Goss Lake fishing prospects
- Non-motorized boating
Park hours: 7:00 a.m. – Dusk
Map
FAQ
- For questions about fishing rules and seasons, consult the Washington State Department of Fish & Wildlife’s fishing rules pamphlet under Westside Lakes Special Rules: A-E
- For questions about lake water quality, contact the Island County Environmental Health at or (360)678-7907.
Lone Lake Public Access
This 5-acre site is located on the north side of Lone Lake. Lone Lake Public Access is owned by Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife but is maintained by South Whidbey Parks and Recreation District. Capital improvements for this site is the responsibility of the State Department of Fish and Wildlife in conjunction with the Parks District.
Amenities & Activities
- Lake access
- Boat launch
- Vault toilet
- Fishing – Lone Lake fishing prospects
- Recreational sail and power boating; kayaking; waterskiing, tubing, and wakeboarding.
- NO swimming. For questions about lake water quality, contact the Island County Lakes Program Coordinator at (360) 678-7907.
- Park hours: 7:00 a.m. – Dusk
Map
FAQ
- For questions about fishing rules and seasons, consult the Washington State Department of Fish & Wildlife’s fishing rules pamphlet under Westside Lakes Special Rules: A-E
- For questions about lake closures due to water quality, contact the Island County Environmental Health at or (360)678-7907.
Trails at South Whidbey Community Park & Sports Complex
- For a map of Community Park and the Sports Complex (including trails), click here.
- For an orienteering map of Community Park and the Sports Complex, click here.
- To view other trails on Whidbey Island, view Island County’s website.