Waterfront Park

Easily accessible from downtown Leavenworth, this flat walk is a great outing for families and people looking for an easy, relaxing outing. The trail parallels the Wenatchee river and offers interpretive signs with information about the area’s history. There are also a number of small beaches perfect for cooling off in the river on a hot summer day.

Activity: Hiking, Family Fun
Nearest Town: Leavenworth
Skill Level: 1 (beginner)
Fitness Level:  1 (easy)
Distance: 3 miles roundtrip
Map: View waterfront-park-leavenworth-washington-map created by Icicle Village for different routes.

Access: In the town of Leavenworth, drive to the corner of 8th St. and Commercial St. Turn down Commercial St. and follow the road down a steep hill. You will find the trail on the left at the bottom of this hill.

Fees/Permits: None

More Info/Links: The information listed on this site is compiled from the report by the Leavenworth Chamber of Commerce. To read the original report and learn about the other parks in Leavenworth, click here.

Leave It Better Than You Found It. This should be every outdoor user’s goal. Pick up trash left by others, pull some noxious weeds along your route, throw branches over unwanted spur trails, don’t ride or walk wet trails when you’re leaving ruts/footprints deeper than ¼ inch…

Disclaimer. Treat this information as recommendations, not gospel. Conditions change, and those contributing these reports are volunteers–they may make mistakes or may not know all the issues affecting a route. You are still completely responsible for your decisions, your actions, and your safety. If you can’t live with that, you are prohibited from using our information.