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Lake Burien School Memorial Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 275 Google reviews · Running trail in Burien, Washington · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Crushed gravel
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Lake Burien School Memorial 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.
What runners say about Lake Burien School Memorial Park
“It has tennis and pickle ball courts, a very nice walking path, electronic tennis game, a playground for younger children, bathrooms and a huge grass lawn that is well maintained.”
“This park is in the middle of the beautiful Seahurst hood so even a walk around this gorgeous place is nice after or before enjoying the park.”
A simple park built 30 years ago when Burien was incorporated. A large unlit grass field surrounded by a walking path. Two tennis courts and a large play structure, as well as a few picnic tables and a bathroom. Although it's not original, they recast the main arch entryway which adds a very nice touch.
Fun park. Has a slide, a swing set. An oval-shaped walking path that is about 400 m long. There are restrooms. You meet Burienites walking their dogs and entertaining their kids. The grass is well kept and there are soccer practices for young kids on select days during the week.
This is a great park in Burien. It may not look like much and then you realize its got everything you need and a spacious setting. The tennis courts are often busy there are two of them. The playground just got rebuilt and it is really nice.
My kids and I happen to go to Burien and drive by this little park. My kids enjoyed the playground and they biked around the park on the cement path for walking. The play set area is nice and shaded by some of the really large tree excellent location comparing to the rest of the park it can get quite hot in direct sun.
Trail conditions & character
“There is a big grassy green area or people have everything from picnic to volleyball games to romp with the dog.”
“It has tennis and pickle ball courts, a very nice walking path, electronic tennis game, a playground for younger children, bathrooms and a huge grass lawn that is well maintained.”
“This park is in the middle of the beautiful Seahurst hood so even a walk around this gorgeous place is nice after or before enjoying the park.”
“There’s an excellent walking path that is both paved and also loose gravel rocks for those who jog or walk.”
Plan your run at Lake Burien School Memorial Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceCrushed gravel — the rail-trail classic: softer than asphalt, still smooth enough for tempo work
- 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
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websiteburienwa.gov
- Phone(206) 988-3700
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–6 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–6 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–6 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–6 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–6 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–6 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–6 PM |
Running trails near Burien
Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.
Seahurst Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 3,187 reviews
Scenic Puget Sound beach offering picnicking, forest trails & ample photo opportunities.
