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Forest Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,137 Google reviews · Running trail in Everett, 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 Forest 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.
Park's 197 acres offer wooded trails, picnic areas, a swim center, a playground & an animal farm.
What runners say about Forest Park
“Super clean, tons of parking, huge playground, basketball court, picnic tables, clean bathrooms, and even a petting zoo and a splash park!”
“They also have a trail you can walk which is absolutely beautiful and peaceful!”
Great park!! Super clean, tons of parking, huge playground, basketball court, picnic tables, clean bathrooms, and even a petting zoo and a splash park!!! The kids love going to this park all year long!! There is also a couple huge fields, great for playing frisbee, soccer, football, even one for sledding!!
I love this park! It's big there's lots to do and see. Big open field, giant playgrounds for different age groups, a nice water park and a few tennis courts. Not to mention a preschool, lots of picnic tables and benches, a hiking trail and what used to be a petting zoo (although the petting zoo looks like nothing has…
Such a beautiful park! This place has everything I think a growing mind would want to explore. We came in October so of course the splash pad was not running and we didn't see any animals. Maps says it's almost 200 acres, it was cold and my mom had her walker so we only explored the cement paths.
I know I only have pictures of those old park but it's all the places there I really loved growing up. Though don't get me wrong, the new play ground in fantastic for the kids. There are restrooms and there are events at the park a few times a year. The hill at the park is the best in the city for sledding.
Trail conditions & character
“They also have a trail you can walk which is absolutely beautiful and peaceful!”
“Super clean, tons of parking, huge playground, basketball court, picnic tables, clean bathrooms, and even a petting zoo and a splash park!”
“Super clean, tons of parking, huge playground, basketball court, picnic tables, clean bathrooms, and even a petting zoo and a splash park!”
“Much of the playground is accessible for those with disabilities, which is a huge bonus as well.”
Plan your run at Forest 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.
- Websiteeverettwa.gov
- Phone(425) 257-8300
- Social 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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