Mukilteo State Park is located in the City of Mukilteo, Snohomish County.

Acreage

17.56 acres with 1,495 feet of saltwater shoreline on Puget Sound.

Acquire

This park was acquired in 18 parcels; the first in 1952 and the last in 1973, for a total cost of $24,570.

Historical Background

The town of Mukilteo was founded by J. D. Fowler and Morris H. Frost, partners in a store. Mr. Fowler became the postmaster in 1862, when the town was known as Point Elliot. Mr. Fowler changed it to Mukilteo, a local Indian word for "good camping ground".

Along the entire east boundary, the adjacent owner is the Burlington Northern Railroad. The railroad passes between the boundary of the park and the City of Mukilteo. To the north is private development, condominiums. The adjacent land to the north is the Mukilteo Light Station, owned and operated by the U.S. Coast Guard. Ferry service to Whidbey Island is available immediately northeast of the park. The Mukilteo light station is jointly operated by the U.S. Coast Guard and the Mukilteo Historical Society.

Facilities

Picnic area with 47 tables and 10 stoves, 7 fire rings, a large comfort station with dressing rooms, 4-lane boat launch ramp and grounding float, and 239 car and boat trailer combination parking lot.

Activities

The view of Puget Sound and Whidbey Island gives the park a large scenic value. Other recreation attractions at the park are shore fishing, beachcombing, bird watching, kite flying and marine life observation. Swimming is not recommended because of the currents and dropoffs. There are a few clams on the park beach.

Of Special Interest

Location for the signing of the Point Elliot Treaty. 5 bulletin boards including shellfish regulations, Point Elliot Treaty sign display, environmental education, etc. Commuter parking lease with Diamond Parking, Inc. of Seattle, WA.