Editing Darrington, Washington (section)

===Parks and recreation===
[[File:Darrington Ranger Station, Darrington, Washington.jpg|thumb|right|The headquarters of the Darrington Ranger District, a unit of the [[Mount Baker–Snoqualmie National Forest]]]]
Darrington is surrounded by the [[Mount Baker–Snoqualmie National Forest]] and serves as the headquarters of the Darrington Ranger District, a unit of the [[U.S. Forest Service]].<ref>{{cite news |last=Haglund |first=Noah |date=January 9, 2019 |title=Forest ranger's retirement is blocked by border-wall standoff |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/news/forest-rangers-retirement-stuck-in-federal-shutdown/ |work=The Everett Herald |access-date=February 27, 2019}}</ref> The area includes three [[National Wilderness Preservation System|designated wilderness areas]], [[Glacier Peak Wilderness|Glacier Peak]], [[Henry M. Jackson Wilderness|Henry M. Jackson]], and [[Boulder River Wilderness|Boulder River]], and over {{convert|300|mi|km}} of hiking and backcountry trails that are also open to [[mountain biking]] and [[horseback riding]].<ref name="TNT-Recreation">{{cite news |last=Hill |first=Craig |date=August 17, 2014 |title=Darrington: 'A lifetime is not enough' to do it all |page=E1 |url=https://www.thenewstribune.com/outdoors/article25876639.html |work=[[The News Tribune]] |access-date=February 27, 2019}}</ref> Darrington has several [[campground]]s, roadside recreational areas, fishing areas, and [[whitewater rafting]] courses along the Sauk and Suiattle rivers.<ref name="TNT-Recreation"/><ref name="Herald-Day">{{cite news |last=Fiege |first=Gale |date=July 17, 2015 |title=A day-tripper's guide to resilient Darrington |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/life/a-day-trippers-guide-to-resilient-darrington/ |work=The Everett Herald |access-date=February 27, 2019}}</ref> The [[Mountain Loop Highway]] connects Darrington to various scenic areas, including [[birdwatching]] hotspots and the [[Pacific Crest Trail]] system.<ref>{{cite news |last=Broom |first=Jack |date=October 24, 2014 |title=Darrington to celebrate as road to wilderness opens again |url=https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/darrington-to-celebrate-as-road-to-wilderness-opens-again/ |work=The Seattle Times |access-date=February 27, 2019}}</ref>

The town government also maintains several small parks in Darrington, totaling {{convert|24|acre}} of open space.{{Sfnp|Darrington Comprehensive Plan|2015|p=96}} Old School Park sits within view of Whitehorse Mountain and has a [[gazebo]], a [[playground]], a [[skate park]], and a [[pump track]] for bicycles.<ref>{{cite news |last=Bray |first=Kari |date=November 16, 2015 |title=Recreation opportunities expanding in Darrington |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/news/recreation-opportunities-expanding-in-darrington/ |work=The Everett Herald |access-date=February 27, 2019}}</ref> Harold Engles Park has a [[disc golf]] course and a lawn, and Nels Bruseth Memorial Garden has historic exhibits and a [[rhododendron]] garden.<ref>{{cite web |title=Parks |url=https://townofdarrington.com/Departments/parks/ |publisher=Town of Darrington |access-date=February 27, 2019}}</ref> The Snohomish County government owns and operates Whitehorse Community Park, which includes several [[baseball]] and [[softball]] fields on {{convert|80|acres}} north of the town that opened in 2007.<ref>{{cite news |last=Fiege |first=Gale |date=August 4, 2009 |title=Costly Darrington ballpark attracts few visitors |url=https://www.heraldnet.com/news/bullish-on-business/ |work=The Everett Herald |access-date=February 28, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Whitehorse Community Park |url=https://snohomishcountywa.gov/Facilities/Facility/Details/Whitehorse-Community-Park-89 |publisher=Snohomish County Parks and Recreation |access-date=February 28, 2019}}</ref> Darrington is the only town in the state to have a permanent [[archery]] range, which is one of three that regularly hosts events organized by the [[National Field Archery Association]].<ref name="Herald-Day"/> The archery complex includes six full ranges, trails, concession stands, and {{convert|190|acre|ha}} of reserved space.<ref>{{cite news |last=Brooks |first=Diane |date=July 16, 2003 |title=Contest targets Darrington |page=H28 |url=https://archive.seattletimes.com/archive/20030716/archery16n/national-outdoor-archery-contest-targets-darrington |work=The Seattle Times |access-date=March 3, 2019}}</ref> The town also has a [[community center]] that was built in 1954 and typically functions as a gymnasium and gathering space.<ref name="Herald-Together"/>