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Island Lake County Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 766 Google reviews · Running trail in Poulsbo, Washington · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Island Lake County 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.
Lakefront park featuring a swimming area, fishing pier & boat launch, plus trails & a playground.
What runners say about Island Lake County Park
“Clean, well maintained, safe place to take the kids or simply take a walk around the very nice walking path.”
“Gorgeous park, community room, paved trails, swimming, fishing, ducks, playgrounds, multiple picnic areas, this place is just awesome.”
“Cute playground area, sublime walking path with serene views, opportunities for fishing and swimming, hungry ducks to feed, and ample nature to enjoy.”
Clean, well maintained, safe place to take the kids or simply take a walk around the very nice walking path. People are friendly and seem to be keeping an eye open for one another. An officer was on site. Access to water for kayaking of boating well maintained. No motor boats with their irritating noice. It allowed.
Found this place completely by accident when I missed my turn and decided to see where the road took me. That wrong turn ended up being exactly right! Gorgeous park, community room, paved trails, swimming, fishing, ducks, playgrounds, multiple picnic areas, this place is just awesome.
Cute playground area, sublime walking path with serene views, opportunities for fishing and swimming, hungry ducks to feed, and ample nature to enjoy.
It's a nice little park mainly for walks and children play area. I also saw some fishermen on the lakeshow. Great environment.
Trail conditions & character
“Cute playground area, sublime walking path with serene views, opportunities for fishing and swimming, hungry ducks to feed, and ample nature to enjoy.”
“Cute playground area, sublime walking path with serene views, opportunities for fishing and swimming, hungry ducks to feed, and ample nature to enjoy.”
“Gorgeous park, community room, paved trails, swimming, fishing, ducks, playgrounds, multiple picnic areas, this place is just awesome.”
Plan your run at Island Lake County Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- 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 trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- Websitekitsapgov.com
- Phone+1 360-337-5350
Hours
| Monday | 5 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 5 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 5 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 5 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 5 am–9 pm |
| Saturday | 5 am–9 pm |
| Sunday | 5 am–9 pm |
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