Smokey Point Community Park

Project Overview

Located adjacent two historical sites of interest – Rex’s Corner and the Smokey Point Café for which the local community is named, Smokey Point Community Park serves as a community/civic center and provides 1.8 acres of recreation to the community, with the overarching vision of creating a community space where concerts, vendor fairs, and opportunities for community events are held and bring the community together. Phase 1 of the project provided a community plaza space with sculptural art elements, lighting, stage, exercise track and great lawn, parking, and bathrooms. Phase 2 of the project included a shelter and playground and was completed in May 2025.

The park features an entry and gathering plaza space with historical interpretive signage elements, a stage and picnic area, restrooms, playground, parking, and a measured walking track around a large flexible oval field. These spaces provide much needed public infrastructure where active and passive recreation can occur, as well as being easily programmed for a variety of Smokey Point community events. The plaza and stage can host concerts and farmers markets while the playground and walking path provide the opportunity for multi-generational activities.

location

Arlington, WA

client

City of Arlington

Council Members Mayor Barb Tolbert, Heather Logan, Don Vanney, Debora Nelson, Michele Blythe, Marilyn Oertle, Jan Schuette, Yvonne Gallardo

Design Partner

Project Management: Rock Project Management
Civil: Jacobson Consulting Engineers
Architect: Dykeman
Structural: Seattle Structural PS, Inc.
MEP: Metrix Engineers