Wetlands Park West

Lovely, clean, mother nature at her best slay queen

★ Popularity: Locally known.
★ Size/Location: Large.
★ Business Type: Trails.
★ Business Hour: Dawn to dusk.
★ Activities: Outdoor activities.
★ Reservation: None.
★ Parking: Medium.
★ Accessibility: Wheelchair assist.
★ Facilities: None.
★ Staff: Park rangers .
★ Pet-friendliness: Pets are allowed.
★ Kid-friendliness: Kids are welcome.
★ Expense: Free.
Wetlands Park offers a breathtaking hiking experience for nature enthusiasts and fitness enthusiasts alike. This vast park, divided into two smaller parks, Wetlands Park East and Wetlands Park West, boasts an impressive 2.1-mile perimeter loop trail and a 1.5-mile out-and-back paved trail. Starting on the East side of the park, the first half of the trail on the left is paved, providing a well-maintained, easy and convenient hiking experience with little to no elevation change. The second half of the trail, however, is dirt, which can get a bit muddy in winter, but still provides a challenging and more rugged hiking experience. In the middle of the perimeter loop trail, you can take a break and admire the beautiful lotus pond, which I can imagine must be a majestic sight once winter is over. There are also several other ponds and wetlands along the trail that are worth checking out, offering a unique opportunity to observe the diverse flora and fauna of the area. Even on a Monday afternoon, the park was bustling with activity, so visitors can expect even more crowds on weekends. The perimeter loop trail takes about 45 minutes to complete, while the out-and-back paved trail takes about 30 minutes to walk. I highly recommend wearing a good pair of waterproof boots for the perimeter loop trail and a comfortable pair of walking shoes or sneakers for the paved trail.
In terms of amenities, there are no water fountains or mobile restrooms visible on the trail, so be sure to bring along snacks and water to stay hydrated during your hike.

Cool place to walk the dog. I like that one long trail is paved, not gravel, and several trails/loops are connected to this main trail. The scenery is not as pretty as I was expecting. It was hot and being hiking the last 3 days, my girls were too tired to walk the enter length of the trail. We did go as far as the wetland. There are swings and monkey bar by the parking lot. I like the veteran dedication area at the beginning of the park. I also loved seeing the wildlife... bunnies, birds and chipmunks.

Nice little park. Was able to fly my drone without any problems. Moderate use by mostly dog walkers.

Liberty Wetlands Park East and West make for a lovely short morning or evening walk. Mid day may not offer much shade. They offer both paved and dirt trails. Pet and kid friendly. Lots of wildlife and native plant life to be be observed if one takes the time to do so. 3 pet dump stations along the trail help to keep the area clean. Highly recommend the East trail in August when the lotus ponds are in bloom. Both ends are lovely year round.