My Everett News

While there won’t be a parade in downtown this year there are lots of other activities planned by the city for it’s July Fourth Festival. Here’s what you need to know to celebrate the 4th of July in Everett, Washington on Monday. What time are the fireworks and where are the best viewing spots? Everett’s […]

Back in February the playground structure at Legion Park in north Everett was destroyed by an arsonist. Since that time the only small pieces of playground equipment have been available. Earlier this year the Everett City Council voted to replace the equipment and today that job is complete and the playground is open once again. […]

It may be some time before the fence that surrounds the large play equipment at Legion Park comes down. Someone set fire to it last Thursday night around 11:00 PM. The fire is under investigation but there was major damage to the main structure so a fence has been put up to keep people out. […]

This Holiday weekend is your last chance to enjoy the ballfields, playground and picnic area at Legion Memorial Park until next year. Here’s the reminder from the Everett Parks Department… The Department of Ecology and the City of Everett will close the northern portion of American Legion Park on Tuesday, Sept. 8, to continue soil […]

Arsenic cleanup begins Monday in the southern portion of Legion Park in north Everett. The initial cleanup will focus on the area of the Arboretum but not the northern playground, ballfields and picnic area. That will stay open through Labor Day. Here’s information from the City of Everett and State Department of Ecology on what’s […]

Public outcry can get results. That appears to be the lesson after the City of Everett announced a change in plans to remove 80 trees from Legion Park. Here’s the press release sent earlier today from Meghan Pembroke… Mayor Ray Stephanson has directed Everett parks staff to halt the planned removal of about 80 trees […]

Here’s the official run down on Everett’s Annual Garden Party direct from Kate Reardon at the City of Everett… Sorticulture, Everett’s Garden Arts Festival, unites art and the garden at Legion Park June 7, 8, and 9. Now in its 16th year, Sorticulture is a celebration of creative outdoor living, featuring hand-crafted art for the […]