In 1974, Charles Blake offered the land around Blake’s Ponds at the east end of town as a park, and named it for his wife, Caroline (Carrie) Blake. The ponds had been created by the Department of Transportation when they mined the gravely subsoil for material to build Highway 101. Later the Lions Club built a community center here, and other amenities were added, such as trails, picnic areas and play fields. Today, Carrie Blake Park is a popular community gathering spot in sunny Sequim. The park offers softball fields, playground equipment, off-leash dog park area, a picnic shelter, BMX track and a skateboard park. No wonder it’s the go-to spot in Sequim for active residents and visitors alike!
There are a couple caches in the park you might want to grab while you are there.
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