Tucked just off Viking Avenue, Poulsbo’s Fish Park is one of the city’s most beloved and least-expected natural retreats. This peaceful forested park follows Dogfish Creek through a lush riparian corridor, offering a quiet walking trail shaded by towering second-growth conifers and native vegetation. In late fall, the creek comes alive with returning salmon — making it a wonderful spot for families to witness the annual salmon run up close. The trail is relatively flat and accessible, connecting to the broader Poulsbo trail network, and the park is free to visit year-round. A true hidden gem that surprises first-time visitors expecting a small town, not a forest.