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Foster Park

4 ★★★★☆ 90 Google reviews · Running trail in Kent, Washington · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
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Distance
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Shape
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Shade
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Access
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Confirmed from Foster 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.

RestroomsTrailhead parking

What runners say about Foster Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (90 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

Intersection of the Interurban and Green River Trails. Some open space and a nice spot to rest & have a snack on your biking or hiking journey. There’s a small parking lot making this a good access point to either trail.

★★★★☆ — Denali , Sep 2020

Nice trails covered cooking can reserve close to 50 seating in covered area

★★★★☆ — Kirk , Apr 2018

One of the nicest date spots in Kent. Take your mate here, sit under the big willow tree, and get a how-we-fell-in-love-story to tell at your wedding. Or, y'know, just enjoy the wide-open spaces and play some football (American or soccer), walk around on the trail, or otherwise have a nice day out.

★★★★★ — Fox , Aug 2017

Nice place to walk, maybe go for a picnic, or just to lounge around. There are no bathroom facilities here which sucks. Sometimes there are questionable characters here, but they tend to stay to themselves.

★★★★☆ — Krystal , Aug 2017

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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 8 mentions

“There’s a small parking lot making this a good access point to either trail.”

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🚻 Restrooms 2 mentions

“Only downside is no public restroom that I could see, which naturally limits the amount of time you'll spend there.”

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Plan your run at Foster 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, restrooms — reported by runners
  • Websitekentwa.gov
  • Phone(253) 856-5000

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

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 Foster Park

S 259th St & 74th Ave S, Kent, WA 98032

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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.