Evans Creek Preserve Explained

Evans Creek Preserve
Location:	4001 224th Ave NE, Redmond, Washington 98053, USA
Area:	179 acres^[1]

Evans Creek Preserve is a 179acres natural area that was donated to the City of Sammamish, Washington, in 2000. The site includes portions of Evans Creek and other water features, wetlands, and meadows, as well as steep terrain. The site provides habitat for black bears, beavers, hawks, deer, and songbirds.^[2] There are nurse trees on the site, which are tree stumps that provide nutrients for new trees.^[3]

Construction of a 10-stall parking lot, restrooms, trails, and other amenities were completed in 2011 with a partnership between the City of Sammamish, the Washington Trails Association, businesses, and community organizations. Construction of additional trails occurred from 2013 through 2016.^{[4] [5]}

The park has two trailheads. The older trailhead is on 224th Ave NE. The newer trailhead is located at 3650 Sahalee Way NE.^[6]

References

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Notes and References

1. Web site: Evans Creek Preserve. wta.org. Washington Trails Association. 31 May 2016.
2. Web site: Evans Creek Preserve. myparksandrecreation.com. eCityGov Alliance. 31 May 2016.
3. Web site: Meyer. Karen. Explore the PNW: Evans Creek Preserve in Sammamish. king5.com. King 5 News. 31 May 2016.
4. Web site: Evans Creek Preserve Project. www.sammamish.us. City of Sammamish. 31 May 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160517054948/http://www.sammamish.us/departments/parksandrec/Projects/EvansCreekPreserve.aspx. 17 May 2016. dead.
5. Web site: Campbell. Megan. Evans Creek Preserve trail loops to be completed this year. issaquahreporter.com. Sound Publishing, Inc. 31 May 2016.
6. Web site: Evans Creek Preserve. sammamishwalks.org. Sammamish Walks. 31 May 2016.