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Boxcar Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 386 Google reviews · Running trail in Everett, Washington · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Boxcar 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.
Waterfront park with picnic areas, a marina, and a pedestrian bridge, plus kite-flying.
What runners say about Boxcar Park
“Amazing anytime at the night the sunset is beautiful the scenery and surroundings are beautiful.”
“Beautiful scenery, serene outdoor space.”
One of the most beautiful places to walk in Snohomish county!!! It gives me a relaxing vacation vibes. There are boats, benches, rocks, flowers, walking paths, water view and an island on the other side. It has plenty of parking, clean and well maintained. I am coming more again and brining family and friends!
Beautiful sunsets along Everett's waterfront, nice early evening breezes a great place for kit flying I believe they have special days and hours for flying kits there's flat paved paths to walk along on the waterfront and places to eat close and don't forget to bring some bread for mama and papa duck they are local…
It's always nice to walk around the Everett waterfront. Expect to see lots of wildlife, especially birds and harbor seals. There are benches along the trail, restrooms in a few places, and a new playground near the jetty island ferry terminal. I like the decrepit old marina building on the sound end.
This has become a regular visits for us. A great area to walk and gaze at the boats going out to Puget Sound. We come here year round and it never gets old. Be sure to along the water front as you have many areas to enjoy. Lots of benches as well if you need to sit or simply take in the views.
Trail conditions & character
“If you just want a spot to stop by to view some of the water and mountains, then this is your spot.”
“Currently, there is some construction going on which has some detours and reroute and the parking lot is a gravel one.”
“People come here for evening strolls, walk the dog, or spend evenings with families.”
“There are benches along the trail, restrooms in a few places, and a new playground near the jetty island ferry terminal.”
“Currently, there is some construction going on which has some detours and reroute and the parking lot is a gravel one.”
“A person can walk around the park on a flat concrete walkway .”
“A person can walk around the park on a flat concrete walkway .”
Plan your run at Boxcar Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
- 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, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websiteportofeverett.com
- Phone(425) 259-3164
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–9 PM |
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