Roundup Park

The Okanogan River is a proud river with many sandbars and islands harboring much native wildlife. In the mid-twentieth century, engineers changed water flows through building municipal sewage facilities. This land sat untended and stagnant from lack of water flow for many years. Thanks to efforts of the Colville Confederation of tribes, Omak City Parks and the hard work of many local high school students, this fifty five acre park brings a natural flow back to this forgotten island. 

From your car, walk a couple hundred yards past the treatment facility. Very quickly, there is evidence of the wildlife that is returning to this area. Beaver activity is evident all around as are many bald eagles roosting along the water’s edge. Deer, muskrats and many bird species either nest or pass through while migrating. 

The trail is one big, elongated loop with numerous short user trails off to the sides. Usually, these lead to a small sandy beach or a marshy area perfect for wildlife viewing. The noise of the city is not too far away, although it fades dramatically on the eastern side of the island. 

This is a perfect city respite to let your dog roam, your children marvel at the beaver activity or just get away for a brief nature-refresh.