Wapato Lake Park
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Wapato Lake Park |
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HABITAT: |
One-acre family-friendly municipal park on edge of 285-acre lake, with riparian edge. |
| BIRDING: | Good beginner’s site has 35 recorded species of water birds. Watch also for Eastern and Western Kingbirds, Pine Siskins, Western Wood-Pewees, House and Cassin’s Finches, Great Blue Herons, Spotted Sandpipers, California Quail, Gray Catbirds, and Song Sparrows. Spring and fall offer the best birding. |
VIEWING: |
Walk short riparian trail to tiny sand beach w/ driftwood logs. In winter, ice-free patches of Lake teem w/ waterfowl. |
ACCESS: |
From Hwy 97A at milepost 234.2, in town of Chelan, turn west onto Hwy 150W/East Johnson Ave. Drive 6.4 miles. Turn right (north) onto Wapato Lake Rd. Drive 2.4 miles. Turn right (north) onto East Wapato Lake Rd. Drive 0.1 mile, park in lot. |