A desert oasis ...is what we're often referred to. The truth of the matter is that we've got sun, sand, and water and lots of it! We're Central Washington's favorite outdoor recreational playground. See why people keep coming back for more!

Area Parks Facilities
Web: http://www.mlrec.com/facilities.html

Basin Homes Park - Central Dr. & Paxton (10 acres undeveloped)
Future Neighborhood Park Site

Carl T. Ahlers Park - Dogwood & Third (.5 acre)
Picnic Area

Carpenter Park - Gibby & Lee (1.5 acre)
Youth Practice Field, Playground Area, Basketball Court & Picnic Area

Cascade Park - Valley Road (46.5 acres)
Picnic Area, Boat Launch, Overnight Camping, Swimming Beach

Civic Center Park - 5th & Balsam
(8 acres)
City Hall, Picnic Tables, Police, Fire, Parks & Recreation Departments

Connelly Park - Highway 17
This attended park is located off Highway 17 West of the Moses Lake Airport where you will find an oasis in beautiful Connelly Park, managed by Moses Lake Irrigation and Rehabilitation District.  Fishermen are greeted by the Park Foreman in the early dawn hours and employee hospitality is highly rated.  Boaters have unrestricted access to the boat launch and dock system.  Individuals and families enjoy the relaxing friendly atmosphere, and visit to shed the stress of the day or gather with friends.  Approximately 30,000 people enjoy the park each season from April through October. Areas of the park can be reserved for special occasions by calling the District office.  Watch local ads for the hydroplane races that take place at least two times each year.  Parking is abundant on both ends of the park.  We invite you to enjoy one of Grant Counties best kept secrets.  Areas of the park can be reserved for special occasions by calling the District office at 765-8716.

Gillette Park - 11th & Grant
(1 acre)
Playground Equipment

Hayden Park - Between Grand & Tommy (.5 acre)
Playground Area, Picnic Area

John E. Calbom Park - Lewis & Parker Horn (Approx. 5 acres)
Natural Wildlife Habitat, Rustic Picnic Area and Birdwatching

Juniper Park - Olive & Juniper Dr.
(.5 acre)
Playground Equipment

Knolls Vista Park - Knolls Vista & Pine (4 acres)
Ball Field, Playground Equipment

Lower Peninsula Park - Peninsula Dr. & Battery Rd.
(22 acres)
Boat Launching, Picnic Area

Montlake Park - Linden & Beaumont
(9 acres - with 5 developed)
Playfield, Playground Equipment, Picnic Tables, Boat Launching and Swimming Beach

Moses Lake Community Park. (former State Park) - I-90
Restrooms, Playfield, Playground, Picnicking Facilities, Boat Launch

Neppel Landing Parker Horn & Alder St.
(2.5 acres)
Picnic Shelter, Bike Path, Boat Dock

Paul Lauzier Athletic Complex - Central Dr. & Evelyn (34 acres)
Lighted Ballfield Complex with 3 softball fields, 2 baseball fields., Concession Stand, Restrooms, Playground, and Picnic Area

Public Library - 5th & Pioneer Way
Library Services & Meeting Room

Three Ponds Area - 7th Ave. & Division (11 acres undeveloped)
Natural Wildlife Habitat, Future Site of Japanese Garden

Birdwatching
With the abundance of water and habitat, the Moses Lake area is home to a diverse and abundant bird population. Water fowl populations reach peaks of over 100,000 birds during the fall season. The nearby Columbia National Wildlife Refuge, located just south of Moses Lake, has had over 200 different species observed. Our lakes, marshes and sloughs are home to various water fowl. Hawks, owls, ravens and cliff swallows can be observed in the cliff areas. Local wetlands provide shelter to herons, American avocent and other shore birds. Pheasants, quail and magpies are found in the upland areas. Birding is also very popular in the Potholes Reservoir area which is located about 4 miles south of Moses Lake.

Coulee Corridor Scenic Byway 
The Coulee Corridor Scenic Byway, follows 150 miles along State Routes 17 and 155, from Othello to Omak, Washington.  It is more than just a scenic road, its a road with stories to tell.  The central narratives come from geologic forces, native peoples, diverse immigrants, varied flora and fauna, and the small and grand dreams of human habitation.  Click here for your copy of the Coulee Corridor Scenic Byway map.
Telephone: 1-800-992-6234
Web: www.couleecorridor.org

Fishing
With over 247,000 surfaces acres of water on or near Moses Lake, fishing is a favorite activity. Please refer to the state fishing regulations for specific requirements. Many local lakes (including Moses Lake) are open for year-round fishing. Local waters offer walleye, trout, bass, perch, crappie, catfish, and more.

Geology
The geology of the Columbia Basin accounts for its compatibility with both agriculture and outdoor recreation. The granite found in the Basin is approximately 60 million years old, but became exposed after 30 million years of adjustments in the earth's crust and erosion. Basalt (a dense crystalline lave) may also be seen. Floods, fire, ice and volcanoes all played into the historical shaping of the area. This shaping continues even today. Mt. St. Helens provided the latest major change when it erupted on May 18, 1980. The croplands of today's Columbia Basin are servciced by a complex system of reservoirs and waterways that take advantage of the unusual geologic features of the area.

Sand Dunes/ORV Park
Enjoy the fun and excitement of "conquering" a sand dune and more! The Grant County ORV area (one of the largest in the region) is located just four miles outside Moses Lake city limits in the sand dunes. Drive south on Division Street or take exit 174 off of I-90 and follow signs south. Rustic (no developed facilities) camping is permitted. The sand dunes area is located on the southern tip of Moses Lake with rolling sand dunes and great fishing and waterskiing opportunities available.  Click here for a copy of the Grant County Sheriff's departments' rules and regulations.