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Crystal Springs Park

4.2 ★★★★☆ 243 Google reviews · Running trail in Tukwila, Washington · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
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Shade
Tree cover
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Confirmed from Crystal Springs 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.

ShadedScenicHillyRestroomsTrailhead parkingQuiet

Forest-y neighborhood recreation area with 2 play areas, a picnic area and tennis courts.

What runners say about Crystal Springs Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (243 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 7 mentions

“As I was taking a picture of the beautiful artwork on the side of the bathroom I noticed that they have googly eyes 👀 and that realistic addition made me smile from ear to ear.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 10 mentions

“Beautiful park and expansive grassland, quiet and serene, with no disturbances felt during the visit.”

This is a great park, several walking paths through a wooded area. There are staircases leading up a wooded ravine. There is a restroom facility. There are picnic areas and tennis courts. There is plenty of parking as well.

★★★★★ — Zach , Nov 2021

Great little park if you are waiting for someone to arrive for a SeatTac flight or arrive early for your own. Google maps doesn't show the criss cross trails. I felt safe. Walked around 8:30am. Extended my walk into the nearby neighborhood (also safe). Peaceful inside the wooded area, but you can hear the highway.

★★★★☆ — Jennifer , Oct 2021

Beautiful park and expansive grassland, quiet and serene, with no disturbances felt during the visit. The park features a well-maintained trail loop, approximately a mile long, perfect for walking and exploring.

★★★★★ — Seeker , Nov 2025

It's a nice park to visit with the family. The playground was in good condition for the kids to play on and there's a nice walking trail to walk through and maybe spot some cute bunnies. The little stream is a nice touch too.

★★★★★ — K , Apr 2026

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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.

🚻 Restrooms 12 mentions

“There's a restroom as well though it is like any other public park restroom, good for emergency use.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 10 mentions

“Beautiful park and expansive grassland, quiet and serene, with no disturbances felt during the visit.”

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🏞️ Scenic views 7 mentions

“As I was taking a picture of the beautiful artwork on the side of the bathroom I noticed that they have googly eyes 👀 and that realistic addition made me smile from ear to ear.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 5 mentions

“There is plenty of parking as well.”

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🌳 Shaded / tree cover 4 mentions

“Beautiful and quiet setting with paved paths under a canopy of large trees.”

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⛰️ Hills / elevation 4 mentions

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Plan your run at Crystal Springs 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.
  • ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
  • At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
  • Websitetukwilawa.gov
  • Phone(206) 768-2822
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday 6 AM–10 PM
Tuesday 6 AM–10 PM
Wednesday 6 AM–10 PM
Thursday 6 AM–10 PM
Friday 6 AM–10 PM
Saturday 6 AM–10 PM
Sunday 6 AM–10 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 Crystal Springs Park

15832 51st Ave S, Tukwila, WA 98188

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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.