Wenatchee Confluence State Park

Wenatchee Confluence State Park
Rock Island Pool of the Columbia River at its confluence with the Wenatchee River
Map showing the location of Wenatchee Confluence State Park
Map showing the location of Wenatchee Confluence State Park
Location in the state of Washington
Map showing the location of Wenatchee Confluence State Park
Map showing the location of Wenatchee Confluence State Park
Wenatchee Confluence State Park (the United States)
LocationChelan, Washington, United States
Coordinates47°27′30″N 120°19′40″W / 47.45833°N 120.32778°W / 47.45833; -120.32778
Area197 acres (80 ha)
EstablishedUnspecified
OperatorWashington State Parks and Recreation Commission
WebsiteWenatchee Confluence State Park

Wenatchee Confluence State Park is a public recreation area and nature preserve at the north end of the city of Wenatchee in Chelan County, Washington. The state park consists of 197 acres (80 ha) spanning the Wenatchee River at its confluence with the Columbia River.[1] The park is bifurcated by the Wenatchee River into north and south sections that are connected by a footbridge. The north section, located in Sunnyslope, is suburban and recreational while the south section, located in West Wenatchee, is a man-made wetland area designated as the Horan Natural Area.[2] The park is operated by the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission under lease from the Chelan County Public Utility District, which owns the land.[3] Park offerings include camping, boating, fishing, swimming, and various sports activities.[1]

The Apple Capital Recreation Loop Trail runs through the park and connects it to downtown Wenatchee.[4]

References

  1. ^ a b "Wenatchee Confluence State Park". Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission. Retrieved February 29, 2016.
  2. ^ Tate, Cassandra (November 23, 2005). "Wenatchee Confluence State Park". The Online Encyclopedia of Washington State History. HistoryLink. Retrieved January 7, 2015.
  3. ^ "Wenatchee Confluence State Park". Chelan County PUD. Retrieved February 29, 2016.
  4. ^ McDonald, Cathy (August 10, 2006). "Apple Capital Recreation Loop Trail". The Seattle Times. p. G13. Retrieved August 21, 2018.