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Rooks Park (WA) Bennington Lake
Mill Creek Trail, Walla Walla, WA 99362, United States
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Ky
Review №1

Really great park! The volleyball courts were really nice as well as the grass and the shade around the park!

Ro
Review №2

What an amazing park, it has great hiking trails, lots of parking and restrooms. Its so beautiful here and a hidden gem in walla walla. Great place to go eat your lunch or go for a nice walk.

Ro
Review №3

Lots of open space and picnic tables. Easy and difficult trails, 1.7-4.6 miles.

In
Review №4

Huge undercover area for large parties to still be able to social distance

De
Review №5

Fantastic place to trail ride your horses. A little bit of everything terrain wise. Beautiful views, too!

Da
Review №6

Beautiful place..great for fishing, hiking, walking with dogs, horses ...great, great place for everyone

Jo
Review №7

Fun spot to fish with kiddos and hike. I personally really enjoy hitting the Mill Creek Trail on my mountain bike, riding up river to Rooks Park, cutting across the wooden bridge, and riding the loop around the lake. There are several different trails that peel off, all offering a little different view and difficulty level. Horse back riding is also an option here. Enjoy!

Je
Review №8

Very peaceful and very nice place to take your family

Ke
Review №9

Excellent recreational area fishing, hunting hiking.

SA
Review №10

Not ideal hike for really hot days or sunny part of the day due to no shades or trees along the dusty path unless carrying. Also, had a snake cross my path too so was on guard each step afterwards...

Ki
Review №11

Not far off the highway. Nice spot to stop and stretch your legs.

Ga
Review №12

One of the best places in town to ride a bike or walk your dogs

Jo
Review №13

Beautiful fall coloring. Lake low but still nice.

Ch
Review №14

IT WAS A BEAUTIFUL DAY AT BENNINGTON LAKE!! A SLIGHT BREEZE & THE SHADE OVER THE PICNIC BENCH MADE FOR AN ENJOYABLE AFTERNOON!!! THE DOGS HAD A BLAST & MY FRIEND SHE TOOK A HOUR NAP!!!!

St
Review №15

This is the second time that I have gone on this Trail and been here. They should have a huge sign at the beginning where you park your car saying that its not a loop around the lake that its more or less than 9 miles and should give you a warning. Not some little sign off to the side Im saying something very large showing you what ways weed to wear that would be very helpful. I do wish that they were more places to swim its hard to find a good spot with a little can I have a two-year-old so yeah. Just wish they had a sign cuz we walked almost five miles before realizing that it was much longer.

Co
Review №16

Saw a little wildlife peaceful everybody is friendly great experience

Ch
Review №17

Such a beautiful park. Plenty of picnic areas and very well maintained and clean. Great park for walks or just spending time with family and friends. I highly recommend this park. Its also pet friendly which to me is definitely a plus.

Br
Review №18

Beautiful park with nice grass picnic areas trees Trail playground

Am
Review №19

Great Park to take photos, bbq, hang out with friends and family, and get your feet wet in the creek.

St
Review №20

Nice nature Park for a stroll.

La
Review №21

Great family park.

Al
Review №22

Great place for picnics, hiking, biking, or taking your dog for a walk. Huge off-leash area and well maintained trails.

Ra
Review №23

I was a little skeptical of going to this location for a couples photoshoot, but when I got there I was pleasantly surprised!! There were lots of beautiful areas with picnic spots, campfire spots, and a gorgeous bridge. Loads of beautiful places to enjoy.

ch
Review №24

Nice park an good place to crayfish

Ja
Review №25

Lots of trails, fishing marginal as the reservoir is really muddy

Wi
Review №26

Could be a little more family oriented. But all in all its still not a bad place to take walks or fish.

Do
Review №27

Too hot, no shade, water a long way off

Ke
Review №28

A great place to walk.

St
Review №29

Great area for a walk or run . Beautiful views of the Blue Mountains. Lots of people walk those dogs there, so watch where you step.

Br
Review №30

We live 2 miles away walk dogs twice a week 4 miles. Blue Mtns. Are the back drop. So lucky to live here

mo
Review №31

Creek access, hiking, outdoor volleyball net and abundant picnic areas. My children love the hiking trails that go out towards the reservoir, they call that area the wilderness.

Mo
Review №32

Great place to fish stocked trout. I dont hold but the park appears to have good trails. Great place to get away for relaxation

Gr
Review №33

Great little park.

Co
Review №34

A nice relaxing park to take the kids. Let them explore or play on the toys. Usually not to busy during the week but on weekends can be very busy. Lots of trails to hike towards Bennington lake or ride bikes.

Ay
Review №35

It was a great walk around the lake; quiet, peaceful, and spaceful. Our dogs really enjoyed themselves too.

He
Review №36

The park is beautiful, the bbqers were clean the fire pits were cleaned out and ready to use, the grass is nice, soft and green! I had a wonderful time! I recommend this place for any occasion!!

Ma
Review №37

Peaceful with water and shade. :-)

st
Review №38

This is a great park for exploring, walking on the trails or having a small get together. Lots of shaded areas and parking.

Di
Review №39

A very beautiful park operated and maintained by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

Ni
Review №40

This place is absolutely awesome for biking and walking the dog.

Di
Review №41

Built and operated by the Army Corps of Engineers, it is a majestic and quiet little park full of walking trails, creeks and all sorts of wildlife

Ky
Review №42

LOVE this park. The park is very beautiful, the walking trail is very nice and the whole place is well taken care of. The toyss are bit on the on the small side but are newer. A sandbox and nice sing set are also present . If you go make sure to cross the wooden bridge across Mill Creek! Its beautiful

J
Review №43

Nice grass. Accessible restrooms. Nice shady trees

De
Review №44

Very nice park and located close to the creek. Beautiful scenery and perfect for walking.

ka
Review №45

Excellent birding location! I was there after the migration!

Ka
Review №46

Nice place e to go for a peaceful walk

Al
Review №47

Nice park with stream

De
Review №48

Love this park for group events. Clean large restroom and lots of privacy and enough tables. Beautiful nature all around. Play equipment for little ones and large volley ball court in sand for big kids of all ages. The river is near by and lots of trails near for hiking.

Sa
Review №49

I love Bennington Lake and the trails, but Ive found they dont cut back new growth as soon as they should (they probably need more volunteers). When I ride yesterday, there were some trails my group could barely see to stay on. Still had a blast.

St
Review №50

Beautiful place for hanging out, having potlucks, taking fun walks and all around best place I love to go to each Spring/Summer. Most of all, if you love looking at the night sky to see the Breath taking view of Stars, like I do each Spring/Summer this place is for you.

Do
Review №51

Great place for putting down a hammock, going on a nice walk, or playing some outdoor volleyball

JR
Review №52

Family fun

Bo
Review №53

Rooks Park was named for Navy Captain Albert Rooks, the commanding officer of the USS Houston, a heavy cruiser in WW II. It is an Army Corps of Engineers park on the north bank of Mill Creek. It has a resident host during the summer and can be reached by car off Mill Creek Road or by walking on the levees on the sides of Mill Creek. We were there today walking our dogs (on leash) and saw a bald eagle perched high in a Cottonwood above a gaggle of Canadian geese. Lots of ducks there, also some grebes or loons. Kingfishers there in the warm months.Nice place to visit along gurgling Creek.

am
Review №54

Always one of my favorite parks in Walla Walla. Lots of big, open, grassy spaces.

La
Review №55

Fun place whether you want to hike, jog, fish, kayak, or paddle board!

Na
Review №56

Took a couple of trips to figure out all the trails, lack of markings. But, absolutely beautiful and peaceful place to be! A couple of different trails lead to the damn a few miles away and it is just a perfect spot! Not too rigorous, yet allows a good few hours alone in nature

Ji
Review №57

Beautiful Park with lots of different kinds of plants and trees. There is also a Lake that you can soak your feet in. I enjoyed it very much especially because the Bio Blitz was going on so much fun and information

Ky
Review №58

Great place to hang out or go for a long hike, with trails and picnic spots. Across the bridge is off-leash area where dogs can run. On the park side of the bridge is a paved path great for biking, skating, etc.

Ja
Review №59

Good short distance fishing spot with the kids

Ch
Review №60

So awesome! Perfect place for Family Fun!!

fr
Review №61

If you want a place where you can have good clean family fun by going hiking, fishing or even hunting theres no closer place to walla walla that beats this place. Ive been to bennington and mill creek since I was a kid and have always gone out there for all these things as well as horseback riding and walking my dogs its a great place.

Bi
Review №62

Excellent spot for Croquet. Its a Trailhead to Bennington Lake. Very quiet and Tranquil. Family Friendly and plenty of parking. Best kept Secret. : )

Ke
Review №63

Very fun. Lots to explore if you head over to Bennington lake area. Good place to ride bikes or scooters. There are swings and playgroundsIt will start gettin crowded in the summer!

Ne
Review №64

Both my girlfriend and I had fun!!

Da
Review №65

Great trails for horseback, walking, and even fishing

sc
Review №66

Great little lake to take the kids fishing...or walk the dogs around it on the trails..no playground equipment..but trails and fishing...

Je
Review №67

Great walk around the lake

Ry
Review №68

Really pretty location, and fun to bring dogs

Ja
Review №69

Great views and scenery. This is a good place for a quick walk or jog.

Ke
Review №70

Beautiful park

Gi
Review №71

Great place for hiking, biking and birding.

Ro
Review №72

A beautiful place to walk....

Na
Review №73

Must walk. We enjoyed our time here for the trails and wildlife.

Ka
Review №74

Great place to take a hike or ride the bike trail.

Mi
Review №75

Great park. Family and pet friendly.

La
Review №76

Great park, clean. Big open area for kids also with swings and such! V ball court. Nice parking area. No RV parking! No overnight sites. Closes gates at 8pm.

el
Review №77

A hidden gem.Lots of families down in that little oasis.I had to tinkle in a hurry, never visited there before.The restrooms where amazingly clean

Ad
Review №78

Its pretty nice up there.

Ka
Review №79

Gorgeous view, well maintained trails.

Ra
Review №80

Nice clean family friendly park

Ch
Review №81

Dirty, nasty but pretty for 2 months out of the year

Ka
Review №82

Beautiful place to take the dogs

La
Review №83

Lots of multiuse trails

Th
Review №84

Great place to hike, bike, commune with nature, see birds and wildlife.

Le
Review №85

Its a good place to have a picnic or walk around aimlessly.

Tr
Review №86

Hasnt changed a bit! Beautiful! Blackberries everywhere, snakes crossing the road, playground, and swamps to muck around in! Loved it since I was little and still love it.

Du
Review №87

Good place to go walking.

Me
Review №88

Great place to hike, and kayak and paddle board on Bennington Lake. The dogs love it, and it’s just minutes from town.

An
Review №89

Nice park along mill creek. Closed to autos in the winter but you can park outside the gate and walk in. Small play ground for kiddos and some bbq pits for grilling and picnics.

Ef
Review №90

Beautiful park.

Ja
Review №91

The park is quiet and peaceful.

Do
Review №92

Fishing, nature, Beautiful scenery and peaceful place!

Ci
Review №93

Poor customer service. Very rude

St
Review №94

Great park and great facilities

An
Review №95

A beautiful park to have get togethers and lunch.

Jo
Review №96

Nice pace to spend the afternoon. Run your dog have a bbq and get out doors a while.

Ta
Review №97

Best fishing around

Ka
Review №98

Nature is just a step away

To
Review №99

Love taking my dogs out here to run and let the kids ride bikes or horses even better in the evening when I can paddle around the lake enjoying the peace

An
Review №100

Dont visit often but when I do Im impressed with how well tgus park is maintained

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  • Address:Mill Creek Trail, Walla Walla, WA 99362, United States
  • Site:http://recreation.gov/camping/rooks-park-wa-bennington-lake/r/campgroundDetails.do?contractCode=NRSO&parkId=72173
  • Phone:+1 509-527-7160
Categories
  • Tourist attraction
  • Park
Working hours
  • Monday:7am–8pm
  • Tuesday:7am–8pm
  • Wednesday:7am–8pm
  • Thursday:7am–8pm
  • Friday:7am–8pm
  • Saturday:7am–8pm
  • Sunday:7am–8pm
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
Amenities
  • Good for kids:Yes
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