Rooks Park Bennington Lake
Open year-round for foot traffic. Vehicle access available April through mid-October. This is a day-use only park with no overnight camping. The Recreation.gov reservation is for the group picnic shelter, not campsites. Gates open 7 a.m. and close at 9 p.m. or sunset.
Air Quality Alert issued August 10 at 9:49AM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
The have issued an Air Quality Alert until 11 AM PDT Thursday. An Air Quality Alert has been issued for Benton, Columbia, Franklin, Kittitas, Klickitat, Walla Walla and Yakima Counties until further notice due to expected wildfire smoke from regional fires. Expect some clearing out and intermittent good air quality but with significant fires on the landscape conditions can worsen quickly to unhealthy air. Be sure to check air monitors in your area before outdoor activities. People can take the following precautions to protect their health: * Follow local burn restrictions to prevent deteriorating air quality. * Avoid strenuous outdoor activity in smoky conditions. * People with heart or lung problems and young children are especially vulnerable. These people should stay indoors while smoke levels are high. * Use certified High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filters in indoor heating ventilation, cooling, and air purification systems. * Avoid using wood-burning stoves and other sources of indoor smoke if possible. Information from the Washington Department of Ecology web site is available at http://www.ecy.wa.gov/air.html or call 360-407-6000. Information from the Yakima Regional Clean Air Agency web site is available at http://www.yakimacleanair.org or call 509-834-2050. Information from the Benton County Clean Air Agency web site is available at http://www.bentoncleanair.org or call 509-783-1304.
Air Quality Alert issued August 5 at 2:33PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
The Washington State Department of Ecology, Benton Clean Air Agency, and the Yakima Regional Clean Air Agency have issued an Air Quality Alert until further notice. For the Smoke Air Quality Alert, wildfires burning in the region combined with forecasted conditions will cause air quality to reach unhealthy levels. Pollutants in smoke can cause burning eyes, runny nose, aggravate heart and lung diseases, and aggravate other serious health problems. Limit outdoor activities and keep children indoors if it is smoky. Please follow medical advice if you have a heart or lung condition. Information from the Washington Department of Ecology web site is available at http://www.ecy.wa.gov/air.html or call 360-407-6000. Information from the Yakima Regional Clean Air Agency web site is available at http://www.yakimacleanair.org or call 509-834-2050. Information from the Benton County Clean Air Agency web site is available at http://www.bentoncleanair.org or call 509-783-1304.
About
Rooks Park at Bennington Lake is a day-use recreation area located 10 minutes east of Walla Walla, Washington, managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Despite appearing on Recreation.gov under camping categories, this facility does not permit overnight camping. The reservable listing is for a group picnic shelter that can accommodate up to 75 people and 50 vehicles. The park features large open grassy spaces ideal for family picnics, volleyball, football, and frisbee. Large trees and irrigated lawns provide shade during Walla Walla's hot summer days. Mill Creek runs through the property, offering a place to cool off. Nearby Bennington Lake, less than 10 minutes away, is the only public lake in the Walla Walla Valley at 52 surface acres and is stocked with rainbow trout in spring. Facilities include flush toilets, drinking water, a playground, sand volleyball court, and horseshoe pit. Alcohol is prohibited. Dogs must remain leashed at all times. Gate hours are 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. or sunset, whichever comes first. Vehicle access is available April through mid-October, with foot traffic permitted year-round.
Directions
From Walla Walla, take Highway 12 East. Exit at Airport Way and turn right onto Airport Way. Drive 0.25 miles then turn left onto East Isaacs Ave. Continue onto Mill Creek Rd in 0.75 miles. Drive 0.5 miles then turn right onto Rooks Park Rd. Continue 0.25 miles to park.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $50 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| MillCreek@usace.army.mil | |
| Phone | +1 (509) 527-7160 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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