The Dinosaur Themed Park In Washington That’s Oh-So Special
By Sherri Adams|Published December 29, 2022
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Sherri Adams
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Sherri Adams is a writer, photographer, and travel enthusiast from the Pacific Northwest. She has always been passionate about writing and the opportunities for connection through the written word. When she’s not writing, you can often find her at the seashore with her toes in the sand and her nose in a book.
Washington State is full of natural beauty and abundant parks. There is no shortage of fun, family activities in the Pacific Northwest. It’s not uncommon for families to spend the day relaxing at a waterfront park or hiking through forested trails. But did you know the small town of Granger is home to one of the most unique parks in the state? Nestled in the Yakima Valley you’ll find Granger’s Hisey Park, where you can step back in time. We’re talking way back in time – prehistoric time, to be exact!
City planners discussed ways to revitalize Main Street and the downtown area of Granger. They came up with the idea of a dinosaur theme, and in 1994 began the dinosaur project.
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The very first dinosaur constructed was a baby Brontosaurus.
Granger’s Public Works Department was tasked with the challenge of creating dinosaurs for the city of Granger. They experimented with various construction techniques and refined the process to come up with the realistic dinosaur sculptures you see in Hisey Park and downtown Granger.
Unlike the fragile fossils of dinosaurs in museums, the Granger dinosaurs are designed for play. Feel free to get up close and personal with these mighty beasts, and don’t forget your camera!
Have you ever wanted to help build a dinosaur? Every June Hisey Park hosts an annual "Dino-N-A-Day" event. Join the fun and help create the next dinosaur sculpture to call Granger home.
Though most of Granger’s dinosaurs lurk in Hisey Park, you can see more of these prehistoric creatures on the Granger Dinosaur Drive through Main Street and downtown.
If you’re looking for a park that’s out of this world, head to Granger, Washington, in the Yakima Valley. Hisey Dinosaur Park will enchant you and make your dinosaur dreams come true!
Have you ever been to Hisey Park in Granger, Washington? Did you know about the town’s dinosaur history? We’d love to hear from you in the comments.
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