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Lyon Creek Waterfront Preserve
4.6 ★★★★★ 57 Google reviews · Running trail in Lake Forest Park, Washington · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Boardwalk
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from Lyon Creek Waterfront Preserve'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.
Relaxed, intimate creekside park with benches, eagles, a dock and lake views.
What runners say about Lyon Creek Waterfront Preserve
“Beautiful creekside park with benches and informative/educational signs.”
I shared a photo that shows where a few parking spaces are located that are reserved for the preserve. They are located near the SW corner of the Bothell Hwy / Ballenger Way intersection. They are next to the Lake Forest Park City Hall which is in the lower parking lot for the Lake Forest Park Town Center.
Wonderful little park beside the Lake Forest Park Civic club on Sheridan Beach road. Easy access from the Burke-Gilman trail, no toilet on-site, and no parking space except for a single disabled parking slot.
Nice little park on Lake Washington. Went to watch the coho salmon run up Lyon Creek on October 25th. Unfortunately there weren't any while we were there, but still it's a peaceful and pretty place. Very little parking on the street, but it was fine today.
A nice secluded spot by the lake. The boardwalk and access way is narrow and can only accommodate one group at a time. But the little beach there has ample space for multiple groups to maintain adequate distance from one another.
Trail conditions & character
“Easy access from the Burke-Gilman trail, no toilet on-site, and no parking space except for a single disabled parking slot.”
“Beautiful creekside park with benches and informative/educational signs.”
“Took my dog's hair to play in the water they loved it”
“The boardwalk and access way is narrow and can only accommodate one group at a time.”
Plan your run at Lyon Creek Waterfront Preserve
The practical stuff
- AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
- 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.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitecityoflfp.gov
- Phone(206) 368-5440
- Social Instagram
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 |
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