Cool, crisp days are a great time to get outside in Snohomish County. You don’t need a big mountain hike, either. Marysville, WA has easy, mostly flat walks right in town, plus a long paved trail that connects nearby Lake Stevens and Arlington.

Here are three favorites to pair with a stay at the Creekside Suite, our boho guest suite in Marysville, about 40 minutes north of Seattle.

Jennings Memorial Park: Family-Friendly and Right in Town

Jennings Park sits in the middle of Marysville, with its main entrance on Armar Road. Look for the big red barn and the giant bronze rooster out front. It’s an easy outing for families:

• Three playgrounds, including a dinosaur-themed one
• A trail through the marsh with a viewing area over the pond
• A bridge over Allen Creek, where you might spot blue herons
• Kiwanis Pond for kids’ fishing, plus gardens and ball fields

The paths are stroller-friendly, so it works for all ages.

Ebey Waterfront Trail: Birds, Water and Mountain Views

Start at Ebey Waterfront Park on First Street, near the boat launch. This wide, flat, paved trail follows Ebey Slough for about 1.8 miles to the Qwuloolt Estuary, where you’ll find a picnic area and signs about the estuary’s restoration.

Bring binoculars. The area is known for its birdlife, and walkers often spot eagles and sometimes river otters. On a clear day you may even see Mount Rainier in the distance. Benches along the way make it easy to take a break.

The Centennial Trail: Lake Stevens to Arlington

Want to go farther? The Snohomish County Centennial Trail is a 30-mile paved path that runs from the city of Snohomish north to the Skagit County line, passing through Lake Stevens and Arlington. It’s open to walkers, runners, bikers, and horseback riders, with a separate natural-surface path for horses.

You can hop on at several trailheads. In Arlington, Haller Park and Legion Park both have permanent restrooms, which makes them handy starting points. Ride or walk as much or as little as you like, then grab lunch in downtown Arlington before heading back.

Come Home to the Creekside Suite

After a chilly walk, the Creekside Suite is a cozy place to warm up. It’s a ground-floor suite with its own private entrance, and it’s set up for relaxing:

• Electric fireplace and comfy chairs
• 75-inch TV with Roku for movie night
• Full kitchen and a Keurig for warm drinks
• Washer and dryer for muddy clothes
• A creekside patio, fenced yard, fire pit, and hammock

The suite has a queen bedroom plus a sofa bed and an air mattress, so it sleeps up to 6. There’s parking for 4 cars, fast 383 Mbps Wi-Fi, and you’re just 1.5 miles from I-5. Shopping, gas, and dining are within walking distance, and the Tulalip area, Lake Stevens, and Arlington are all close by.

Good to know: our family lives upstairs, there are stairs down to the suite, quiet hours are 10 PM to 7 AM, and we can’t host pets.

Questions? Call or text 360-913-5965.