Seaquest State Park facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Seaquest State Park
Seaquest State Park Location in Washington (state)
Location	Cowlitz, Washington, United States
Area	505 acres (204 ha)
Elevation	600 ft (180 m)
Established	1945
Named for	Alfred L. Seaquest
Operator	Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission
Website	Seaquest State Park

Seaquest State Park is a fun public park located in Cowlitz County, Washington. It sits right next to Silver Lake. This park is about 505 acres big, which is like 380 football fields!

The park is also home to the Mount St. Helens Visitor Center. Here, you can see cool exhibits and learn all about the huge Mount St. Helens volcanic eruption that happened in 1980. Mount St. Helens itself is about 30 miles east of the park. Seaquest State Park was first opened in 1945.

What Can You Do at Seaquest State Park?

There are many exciting things to do at Seaquest State Park! It's a great place for outdoor adventures and learning.

Exploring the Trails

The park has about 7 miles of hiking trails for you to explore. One mile of these trails is designed to be easy for everyone to use, including people with wheelchairs or strollers. You can enjoy walking, running, or just taking a peaceful stroll through nature.

Fun by the Lake

Seaquest State Park has a mile-long shoreline along Silver Lake. This lake is not very deep and has cool wetland areas. There's a special trail and boardwalk that lets you walk over these wetlands. You can also launch a boat from the park and go fishing in the lake.

Other Activities

Besides hiking and lake activities, you can also enjoy:

• Camping overnight with your family or friends.
• Having a picnic with tasty food.
• Watching different kinds of birds that live in the park.
• Playing horseshoes, a fun outdoor game.