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Exhibit 13, 12 of 12 <br /> Rocky Islands <br /> Creating a marina with experiences that appeal to children and is ;; <br /> family-friendly is a priority for the Port of Everett. At the <br /> northwest corner of Boxcar Park, there are a series of peninsulas .. ' k;f` <br /> carved out of the land. These "islands" are inspired by and bring `"" " -- --.N...= ., - <br /> the experience of Jetty Island to all visitors. This feature ,, ~ , " ..z ,«.a,,:- <br /> encourages people to explore the water's edge and natural tidal t V ., '`b' '�'s1 .� <br /> pools. Tidal pools show off marine habitat and are treasure troves "` ` :- - ` ~. -� .., ^.''''' <br /> for kids to search for sea creatures, get dirty, and discover nature. .. <br /> -, . .`�- <br /> The island's uplands are connected via a series of small bridges. —,. . , '''' '--0014. .i" ~'z <br /> Within the uplands are adventure playgrounds for kids and adults <br /> with driftwood for building forts. Educational programs about Exploring in a tidal pool <br /> marine rescue and the health of the marine environment are <br /> presented by students from ORCA, an Everett Community <br /> College oceanic research program hosted at the Port of Everett. <br /> Sunset Steps \• <br /> Mounds and terraces form the western facing Sunset Steps f- <br /> immediately south of the islands. Grassy hills provide a place to : <br /> fly kites and for beginner kite boarders to practice maneuvering """ '' ' '"'' �" ' r <br /> their kite before graduating to the waters off of Jetty Island, It'sw <br /> also a place of respite for enjoying a sunset picnics on long _ <br /> summer nights. _ �, <br /> Example of a Driftwood Fort <br /> 01 <br /> P ~ w,wM , <br /> ."`Sr,vim 4"; - x.. <br /> Example of what Kite Hill will look like <br /> 10 <br />