Once a 200 acre farm owned by the Blake family, Carrie Blake Park is a 52 acre park on the east edge of Sequim.

This wonderful park has just about everything – picnic areas, an off-leash dog park, two playground areas, a Japanese garden, three ponds, pickleball and tennis courts, soccer and softball fields, a skate park, an amphitheater with a large expanse of lawn, a water reuse demonstration area, but my favorite are the lovely, peaceful, well maintained walking paths.

I managed to sneak out Saturday morning in time to capture some of the lovely fall colors before yesterday’s windstorm.

Bell Creek meanders through the park, and there are several small wooden bridges scattered throughout the park.

Down the path through the Japanese Garden.

This maple tree is gorgeous!

The maple is getting some colorful competition.

The Stone Lantern and pond at Carrie Blake Park. The lantern was a gift from Sequim’s sister city, Yamasaki (now Shiso City), in October 1997.

Reflecting mallards.

I had to take a short video of the ducks zooming across the pond.

The shuffleboard court isn’t getting a lot of attention on this blustery fall day. There’s also a bocce court at the park.

Part of the dog agility course, with Bell Hill in the background. The sign cracks me up.

Overgrown fence post near the main entrance to the park. It’s getting into the fall festivities, too.

The layout of the park, from the City of Sequim website.

Things to keep in mind:

• Day use only (dawn to dusk)

Links of Interest:

• City of Sequim, Carrie Blake Park website

Location:

202 North Blake Avenue, Sequim, WA 98382