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Arbor Lake Park

4.2 ★★★★☆ 206 Google reviews · Running trail in Burien, Washington · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
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Shape
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Shade
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Access
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Confirmed from Arbor Lake Park's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.

ScenicDog-friendlyTrailhead parkingQuiet

What runners say about Arbor Lake Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (206 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 4 mentions

“Beautiful lake lots of ducks and clean park.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 4 mentions

“This is a beautiful park in Burien that has lake views.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 8 mentions

“Peaceful and very close to my house, tucked away but has nice public access like all local lakes should be (looking at you, Lake Burien home owners).”

It was a short but very nice walk, there is a playground, and a short trail.

★★★★★ — D , Aug 2021

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 206 reviews →

Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🏞️ Scenic views 7 mentions

“This is a beautiful park in Burien that has lake views.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 7 mentions

“Peaceful and very close to my house, tucked away but has nice public access like all local lakes should be (looking at you, Lake Burien home owners).”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 6 mentions

“But some jerk let his dogs loose in the park and didn't pick up after them.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 5 mentions

“There seems to not be much parking so I assume it is a neighborhood park but there is a little bit of parking next to the park sign.”

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Plan your run at Arbor Lake Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
  • At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websiteburienwa.gov
  • Phone(206) 988-3700
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday 6 AM–8 PM
Tuesday 6 AM–8 PM
Wednesday 6 AM–8 PM
Thursday 6 AM–8 PM
Friday 6 AM–8 PM
Saturday 6 AM–8 PM
Sunday 6 AM–8 PM

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Arbor Lake Park

12380 2nd Ave S, Burien, WA 98168

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.