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Everett ActivitiesStroll the streets of downtown Everett and experience a sense of the city’s historic origins, an awareness of its current vitality and its anticipation for the future. Everett’s transformation from "Milltown" to urban center was a labor of love for local residents. Since incorporation in 1893, the city and its citizens have never lost their commitment to making Everett a center of commerce and a meeting place for residents. In the early 1990’s, local citizens showed their devotion to their city through the "For Everett" project, a partnership between the Everett Area Chamber of Commerce and the city of Everett. The partnership revitalized the downtown area, added flowers and plants, encouraged the renovation of historic buildings and successfully championed the establishment of new, vital businesses. Today, downtown Everett is a bustling retail, financial and government center - as well as a relaxing destination for dining, entertainment and art. ACTIVITIESThe Everett Children’s Museum on Colby Avenue Welcome to The Children's Museum of Snohomish County! Join thousands of parents, teachers, and family members whose children are instantly at home with the hands-on exhibits and eagerly soak up the county's history, art, science, and culture. Dedicated to building strong communities through its support of, and commitment to, children and families, the Museum provides an environment in which children can safely gather, learn and play in a positive and noncompetitive setting. Everett Performing Arts CenterThe Everett Performing Arts Center, a 512 seat auditorium, houses the Village Theater: a local, nonprofit performing arts organization. The Village Theater's season includes 5 Broadway-style productions, 4 musicals and one nonmusical performance. Village Theater also conducts year-round KIDSTAGE Theater Arts Education Programs. Parks & TrailsThe city of Everett owns and operates 32 parks ranging from neighborhood playgrounds to waterfront attractions. The Everett Parks Department, as well as other organizations, offers a multitude of programs for virtually any taste and participants of all ages. The 110 acres of Forest Park provide a swim center, recreation hall and animal farm/petting zoo. Another park program is the popular summer ferry run to Jetty Island, just off the Everett waterfront. The two-mile-long island offers sandy beaches and grass-covered upland dunes that are home to a surprising number of mammal and bird species. An island visit can include a 45-minute nature walk with park rangers to introduce you to the many interesting wildlife and plants that call Jetty Island home. Narbeck Wetland Sanctuary includes an interpretative center designed to look like a beaver lodge and provides a panoramic view of a 19-acre wetland, home to heron, blackbirds, and a wide variety of other wildlife. Numerous other local parks include water access, hiking trails and a variety of other options for those looking for activities or relaxation. Several recreation parks also play host to youth sports programs such as Little League baseball, soccer, basketball, football, and softball. Recently opened was the new 13-acre Phil Johnson Little League baseball and girls softball complex. The project was substantially funded by a $2 million donation from the Phil L. Johnson Foundation trust. Outdoor Activities
Mountain ranges, wilderness areas, national forests and parks cover more than
half of Snohomish County. Residents live just minutes away from the rugged
snow-covered Cascade Mountain Range, the waters of the Puget Sound, and dozens
of lakes and rivers. Activities include boating, fishing, bicycling, downhill
and cross-country skiing, camping, and much more.Golfers enjoy 14 public and two private golf courses that are among the most scenic and challenging courses in the Northwest. Shopping
Whether it’s the Everett Mall, a 58-acre retail center, or the thousands of
retail shops nestled into byways and neighborhoods throughout the Everett area,
you can find what you’re looking for in Everett. Gourmet and ethnic groceries,
coffee shops, bookstores, specialty retailers and more make the Everett area an
exciting and unexpected shopping destination.SPORTSIn December of 2003, the Everett AquaSox signed a two-year contract extending
their affiliation with the Seattle Mariners through the 2006 season making it
their 12th year of affiliation. Since 1995, the AquaSox hosted several Mariner
favorites who were on medical rehabilitation assignments including pitcher Randy
Johnson and outfielder Jay Buhner. For Seattle ballplayers like Joel Piñeiro,
Willie Bloomquist and Travis Blackley, Everett was one of their first
professional stops on the way to the big leagues. The AquaSox provide minor
league baseball games are always filled with entertaining promotions and
giveaways in a family-friendly atmosphere that's unique and affordable.Everett Silvertips
Everett welcomes the Everett Silvertips, of the Western Hockey League. The
Silvertips, who play in the new Everett Arena, have quickly attracted a loyal
following that continues to grow.The Everett Silvertips is an expansion team of the famed Western Hockey League, composed of potential professional players 16 to 20 years old the league is known for developing many players who go on to become National Hockey League stars. A WHL game will usually provide a good chance that several players you see will become hockey household names. Everett Hawks Football
The Everett Hawks team application was approved by the National Indoor Football
League at the league meetings in Las Vegas, NV on September 28, 2004. Their
ownership and management group are based here in the Greater Puget Sound. Owner,
Sam Adams of the NFL Buffalo Bills, calls Kirkland home each off-season. Adams
is using this new indoor arena football team to enhance the community and
provide affordable entertainment for the whole family. “The Everett Hawks are
committed to excellence both on and off the field,” said Adams.NASCAR-sanctioned auto racing
Auto racing fans flock to the Evergreen Speedway, located at the Evergreen State
Fairgrounds in Monroe for a full calendar of events and NASCAR-sanctioned auto
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