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Juanita Beach Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 5,833 Google reviews · Running trail in Kirkland, Washington · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Boardwalk
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Juanita Beach 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.
This park features a sandy beach, volleyball & tennis courts, ball fields, fishing & a playground.
What runners say about Juanita Beach Park
“The park has outdoor showers, clean restrooms, and a designated area for small family gatherings, suitable for groups of up to ten people.”
“Absolutely beautiful park with a separate parking area, beach area, playground for younger and older kids, restrooms and water foundations.”
“Waterfront Stillness with a Refined Local Charm Juanita Beach Park delivers a calm, well-balanced waterfront experience that feels both accessible and quietly elevated.”
The park has plenty of open space for both kids and adults to spread out and enjoy. A long bridge ties together both sides of the beach, making for a great walk with a view. You’ll find a surf rental shop, a couple of volleyball courts, and a big playground for the little ones.
This place moved to me. It's earth shattering beauty was the thing that poems and books are written about. I came at sunset you got to watch the largest murder of crows in the world fly over your head towards their warehouse where they all sleep.
This park is so beautiful and perfect for swimming and relaxing at! Usually pretty busy all the time, but people come and go. The water looked okay to swim in and lots of seaweed so be careful. Parking was easy, they have a long boardwalk and small convenience shop during the summer!
Absolutely beautiful park with a separate parking area, beach area, playground for younger and older kids, restrooms and water foundations. It really is gorgeous here and you can even find blackberry bushes along the walking path. On cloudy days however it can be a bit windy so bring a jacket 🧥
Trail conditions & character
“Absolutely beautiful park with a separate parking area, beach area, playground for younger and older kids, restrooms and water foundations.”
“Absolutely beautiful park with a separate parking area, beach area, playground for younger and older kids, restrooms and water foundations.”
“Absolutely beautiful park with a separate parking area, beach area, playground for younger and older kids, restrooms and water foundations.”
“One of my favorite parts of the visit was walking on the loop dock — it circles out over the water, and I loved feeling the waves wash up against the dock as I walked.”
“On cloudy days, the sky can turn into a magnificent natural painting, with light shining through layers of clouds.”
“Parking was easy, they have a long boardwalk and small convenience shop during the summer!”
Plan your run at Juanita Beach Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceBoardwalk — flat and scenic, and slick when wet, so watch your footing
- 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.
- LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- Websitekirklandwa.gov
- Phone+1 425-587-3300
Hours
| Monday | 9 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 9 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 9 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 9 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 9 am–9 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–9 pm |
| Sunday | 9 am–9 pm |
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