Wenatchee Confluence State Park

Wenatchee Confluence State Park
Washington State Park
Rock Island Pool of the Columbia River at its confluence with the Wenatchee River
Country United States
State Washington
County Chelan
Coordinates 47°27′30″N 120°19′40″W / 47.45833°N 120.32778°W / 47.45833; -120.32778Coordinates: 47°27′30″N 120°19′40″W / 47.45833°N 120.32778°W / 47.45833; -120.32778
Area 197 acres (80 ha)
Established Unspecified
Management Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission
Owner Chelan County PUD
Location in the state of Washington
Website: Wenatchee Confluence State Park

Wenatchee Confluence State Park is a state-operated, public recreation area and nature preserve at the north end of the city of Wenatchee in Chelan County, Washington. The state park consists of 197 acres (80 ha) on each side of the Wenatchee River at its confluence with the Columbia River.[1] It is operated by the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission under a lease from the Chelan County Public Utility District, which owns the land.[2]

Activities and amenities

The park is bifurcated by the Wenatchee River into north and south sections that are connected by a footbridge. The north section, located in Sunnyslope, is urban and recreational while the south section, located in West Wenatchee, is a natural wetland area designated the Horan Natural Area.[3] Park activities include boating, fishing, swimming, field sports, and horseshoes. The park campground has eight tent spaces and 51 utility spaces.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 "Wenatchee Confluence State Park". Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission. Retrieved February 29, 2016.
  2. "Wenatchee Confluence State Park". Chelan County PUD. Retrieved February 29, 2016.
  3. Tate, Cassandra (November 23, 2005). "Wenatchee Confluence State Park". The Online Encyclopedia of Washington State History. HistoryLink. Retrieved January 7, 2015.


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