Padilla Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve

The Breazeale Interpretive Center is a free, family-friendly reserve interpreting the coastal estuary with a small aquarium and hands-on exhibits; nearby upland and shore trails provide opportunities for beach exploration and birdwatching. Educational programs include classes, guided walks, and school-group activities geared toward nature interpretation and stewardship. The interpretive center features an aquarium with touch-tank exhibits, a small theater, and a public resource library adjacent to shoreline trails and an observation deck; it's a hands-on facility for learning about estuaries and local marine life. Education offerings include family workshops, school/group visits, and guided walks that explore tidal habitats and wildlife.

Category

Museum, Park

Where

10441 Bayview-Edison Road, Mount Vernon, WA 98273-7242, USA

Hours

Ages

0 mo+

Accessibility

Parking
Free · Parking lot · Trails and parking lot are open dawn to dusk.
Restroom
Standard

Rules

* Mask optional. * Our trails and parking lot are open dawn to dusk. * Dogs/Pets - On Leash * The Breazeale Interpretive Center is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Wednesday through Saturday.

Contact

Phone
(360) 428-1558
Email
ikowacz@padillabay.gov
Website
https://ecology.wa.gov/Water-Shorelines/Shoreline-coastal-management/Padilla-Bay-Reserve