Walter Wirth Lake - Home of the WADeRs deep in the heart
of Bureaucrolis
Walter Wirth Lake is located in Cascade Gateway Park. The park
is on land that used to be a gravel pit and was sold to the
city in 1963. It was developed through the 60's and even had
swimming facilities, food concession stands, and paddleboats
until the DEQ came in 1976 and said 'Hey! This water is almost
solid duck poop!' and closed the lake to swimming.
The lake is stocked with trout every year and the banks are
often lined with fisher-people. It is a popular spot for a
certain segment of Capitol City's population, so make sure
you lock your vehicle and keep your valuables with you.
Cascade Gateway Park is very easy to get to: From I-5, take
the Highway 22 exit and turn West - towards town. Turn South
on Turner Road SE - the road that goes by the airport, Lowes,
and Super Wal-Mart. The road to the park is just South of
the Super Wal-Mart.
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