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East Sammamish Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 250 Google reviews · Running trail in Sammamish, Washington · Dawn to dusk

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Dawn to dusk

Confirmed from East Sammamish 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.

Stroller / ADAHillyRestroomsTrailhead parking

Neighborhood park that is the site of a baseball field and a playground.

What runners say about East Sammamish Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (250 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 4 mentions

“Well maintained park with 2 tennis courts, 3 baseball diamonds, a soccer/lacrosse field, playground and picnic shelter.”

Fun playground for kids, with tunnel slide, monkey bars, swings and multiple unique features to explore. Good for wide age range of kids. Nice short walking trail also.

★★★★★ — Arpita , Nov 2021

Nice area. I stopped by to check the area out. Enough space to stretch your legs- but more of a sports/play area vs. a walk/walk your dog area.

★★★★☆ — Samantha , Jun 2025

Very good park, has a nice park and basketball court that gets redone every few months includes a trail out in the back to go to timberline with a bike trail, which is quite steep and steps to go down. Tennis court is fabulous and only around a mile from Blackwell Elementary

★★★★★ — Siddhesh , Sep 2024

My 3yr old is having a blast. Lots to climb. 4 swings (2baby bucket) available. Small pathway to walk easily with a stroller. Room to play fetch with a dog. Parking was easy. Looks like they have a bathroom too. Several covered picnic tables.

★★★★☆ — Lisa , Mar 2022

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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.

🅿️ Trailhead parking 6 mentions

“The parking lot can be crowded when school is in session as parents like to drop off kids and pick them up from the park.”

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⛰️ Hills / elevation 3 mentions

“play area is pretty basic but kids like the hills and paved trails for scooters/bikes/skateboards.”

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🚻 Restrooms 2 mentions

“Has good restrooms and is well maintained and clean.”

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Stroller / ADA accessible

“Small pathway to walk easily with a stroller.”

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Plan your run at East Sammamish Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
  • 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
  • Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
  • Websitesammamish.us
  • Phone(425) 295-0500
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday 8 AM–10 PM
Tuesday 8 AM–10 PM
Wednesday 8 AM–10 PM
Thursday 8 AM–10 PM
Friday 8 AM–10 PM
Saturday 8 AM–10 PM
Sunday 8 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 East Sammamish Park

21300 NE 16th St, Sammamish, WA 98074

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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.