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Marine View Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 684 Google reviews · Running trail in Normandy Park, Washington · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Marine View 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 27-acre woodlands nature area has shaded hiking trails & a steep path to a sandy shoreline.
What runners say about Marine View Park
“We had a little time to kill before heading to the Airport, and wanted one last look at the beautiful Washington scenery, so we decided to stop here and we are so glad we did!”
“Some drivers do not respect the quiet of the neighborhood and make it hard to enjoy what you came for and that was peace and quiet.”
This is one of my favorite beach parks on the Puget Sound coast. It has a friendly neighborhood vibe and consists of a paved switchback path and a dirt trail which lead to a wooden staircase. This sturdy wooden staircase leads down to a beautiful beachfront.
This beautiful park provides a bit of country feel just minutes from the airport. We had a couple if extra hours before needing to be at the airport, so found this beautiful park. The hike down to the beach and back up were just what we needed before hours of sitting. It is also a great place to take kids or dogs.
As the old saying goes: “ What goes up must come down” The hike is very humbling, because it has a steep downhill which is not ideal for those with bad knees or hips. But it opens to the beautiful oceans making you love the PNW! You can take the staircase down and walk the beach, and just enjoy the smell of the ocean.
This place is truly, truly, a hidden gem in Normandy Park. It is beautiful and the view at the top of the viewpoint is breathtaking. The parking is a little suspect but as any place make sure to take your valuables with you and lock your vehicle.
Trail conditions & character
“We had a little time to kill before heading to the Airport, and wanted one last look at the beautiful Washington scenery, so we decided to stop here and we are so glad we did!”
“As the old saying goes: “ What goes up must come down” The hike is very humbling, because it has a steep downhill which is not ideal for those with bad knees or hips.”
“The parking is a little suspect but as any place make sure to take your valuables with you and lock your vehicle.”
“You can walk the paved path or cut through the primitive trails that take you deeper into the woods and eventually break, giving you a view of the sound from above.”
“Some drivers do not respect the quiet of the neighborhood and make it hard to enjoy what you came for and that was peace and quiet.”
“Favorite get away this time of year even to take the dogs for a short hike to start losing their extra lbs they gain over the winter months!”
“The primitive trails loop, so you'll come back to the paved path before getting to the viewing deck.”
“Small historic beach to walk on and a great scenic view with a playground, restrooms.”
Plan your run at Marine View 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 trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Phone+1 206-248-7603
Hours
| Monday | 8:30 am–9:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 8:30 am–9:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 8:30 am–9:30 pm |
| Thursday | 8:30 am–9:30 pm |
| Friday | 8:30 am–9:30 pm |
| Saturday | 8:30 am–9:30 pm |
| Sunday | 8:30 am–9:30 pm |
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