Jetty Island Day January 6, 2010

Jetty Island is a two-mile long, man-made island with rare sandy beaches and shallow warm water located west of Everett at the mouth of the Snohomish River. The wildlife viewing and solitude for those who seek it have made Jetty Island a favorite for the entire Puget Sound area. Since 1985, the City of Everett Parks and Recreation Department has been proud to bring its residents the best in saltwater beach recreation as well as marine and estuary education through Jetty Island Days.The free Jetty ferry departs from the 10th Street Boat Launch and Marine Park, located at 10th Street and W. Marine View Drive. The ferry travels to and from the island at 30 minute intervals throughout the day. You can pick up your individual boarding passes at the kiosk located in the park.City of Everett residents with a current resident card or current drivers license with an Everett address or groups of 12 or more may make reservations starting April 1, 2009 by calling 425-257-8304. All reservations must be made with a minimum of one week advance notice. Private group tours are offered at 10:45 a.m. or 3:30 p.m. daily.Location: Jetty IslandSeasonJuly 1 through Sept. 7, 2009Hours10 a.m.-5:50 p.m. Monday - Thursday10 a.m.-8:50 p.m. Friday and Saturday11 a.m.-6:50 p.m. Sundays

Official Website: http://www.americantowns.com//events/jetty-island-day-2009-12-14