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Linwood Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 38 Google reviews · Running trail in Kenmore, Washington · Open 24 hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Open 24 hours

Confirmed from Linwood 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.

Open 24hDog-friendlyTrailhead parking

What runners say about Linwood Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (38 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 4 mentions

“It's clean and overall well-kept.”

🏃 great for running 2 mentions

“Also dogs love it and the huge space to run.”

Amazing park for locals and their children. Also dogs love it and the huge space to run. My daughter loves being there. I could say it is a space for children from one to seven years old.

★★★★★ — A.L.D , Feb 2024

This is a great little park! Away from the busyness of more well known parks, it’s perfect for a secluded play date or family outing. The play structure has things for younger kids and for slightly older, though probably aimed at 6 and younger. There’s also a large grassy area for running and exploring.

★★★★★ — Jessica , Jun 2024

Nice clean park, playground is open now, only thing I would change would be turning the huge grass area into an off-leash part of the park, lots of dogs visit and I'm sure they would all love to run free

★★★★☆ — Lisa , Jul 2020

Quiet family friendly park. A bit secluded and hard to see from the main road. I actually didn't know it was there until I saw it while walking the neighborhood. It's clean and overall well-kept.

★★★★★ — Diana , Nov 2020

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 38 reviews →

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.

🐕 Dog-friendly 5 mentions

“A fun playground for the kids and a long but shallow grass area, good for getting your dog some exercise or throwing the frisbee around.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 3 mentions

“There’s no designated parking lot, just street parking.”

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Plan your run at Linwood Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both 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 trailheadparking — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Phone(425) 398-8900

Hours

Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

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 Linwood Park

5601 NE 193rd St, Kenmore, WA 98028

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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.