Picnic Point Park is a peaceful, scenic spot located in Snohomish County north of Lynnwood. And while the waterfront scenery is absolutely delightful, if you go at low tide, you might see more than you bargained for. Picnic Point is known for being near a “ship graveyard”. The remnants of multiple old ships lie in the area, and on the right day, you just might spot one.
Editor’s note: While Picnic Point is a public park, the area where the ships lie is on private property. Look, but do not approach — trespassers will be prosecuted.
Picnic Point is a quiet, little known park that the locals love.
Wu Zhenfei / alltrails.com While there are no official hiking trails in the park, there are numerous paths that make it a fantastic place for a long walk.
On a warm, summer day, Picnic Point really lives up to its name.
Leana Cain / alltrails.com You’ll see families and friends enjoying picnics and games by the water.
Picnic Point is a relatively small area, but you can walk over 1.5 miles here, especially when the tide is low.
Wu Zhenfei / alltrails.com In fact, if you’re hoping to see the ship graveyard, that’s exactly when you should go.
The ship graveyard isn’t as creepy as it sounds – there just happen to be several old ships who have found their final resting place here.
YouTube The largest and the most prominent is the Pacific Queen.
The Pacific Queen, like the rest of the ships, is on private property, so approach with caution (and please don’t touch it).
YouTube Also, make sure the tide will be out for quite awhile if you plan to check it out.
None of the stories of these ships are spooky, but there’s something about seeing these remains that are a little eerie.
YouTube That being said, Picnic Point itself is the farthest thing from creepy.
Picnic Point Park is magnificent in any season.
Melody Pan / alltrails.com Come for the shipwrecks, stay for the amazing sunsets.
To get a better idea of what it looks like to explore this area, check out this YouTube footage.
Wu Zhenfei / alltrails.com
While there are no official hiking trails in the park, there are numerous paths that make it a fantastic place for a long walk.
Leana Cain / alltrails.com
You’ll see families and friends enjoying picnics and games by the water.
In fact, if you’re hoping to see the ship graveyard, that’s exactly when you should go.
YouTube
The largest and the most prominent is the Pacific Queen.
Also, make sure the tide will be out for quite awhile if you plan to check it out.
That being said, Picnic Point itself is the farthest thing from creepy.
Melody Pan / alltrails.com
Come for the shipwrecks, stay for the amazing sunsets.
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Address: 7231 Picnic Point Rd, Edmonds, WA 98036, USA
