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Meadowdale Playfields

4.6 ★★★★★ 775 Google reviews · Running trail in Lynnwood, Washington · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
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Distance
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Shade
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Access
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Confirmed from Meadowdale Playfields' 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.

Lit at nightScenicStroller / ADARestroomsTrailhead parking

Clean athletic park featuring ballfields and a playground, plus a duck pond.

What runners say about Meadowdale Playfields

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (775 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 7 mentions

“Its clean, feels safe, has lots of picnic tables to eat lunch at, a few shade spots and just overall a pretty environment.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 4 mentions

“3 baseball fields, 2 soccer fields, an awesome playground for kid's and a beautiful pond with ducks.”

Beautiful fields. Great walking area and wonderful new playground! Soft turf ground. Variety of Swings. Adult/small kid combo swing, chair swing, saucer swing and regular swings. Climbing. Wheelchair accessible.

★★★★★ — Christina , Aug 2023

Great play for everyone! 2 soccer fields 3 baseball fields Playground You can walk and hike to Edmonds Beach from here

★★★★★ — Hong , Aug 2025

“Meadowdale Playfields is one of the best parks and sports complexes in the area. The fields are always clean and well maintained, with plenty of space for kids and families to enjoy. The new playground is fantastic, and there are walking trails, restrooms, and lots of room for sports and activities.

★★★★★ — Jimmy , Apr 2026

Take my digs for walks here occasionally. Lots of parking. There's sports fields of all kinds so somedays it can get really busy. On game nights there's a food stand with the usual sports game snacks. TBH not sure exactly what they have. I've never bought anything from them.

★★★★★ — Sawme , Aug 2025

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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.

🅿️ Trailhead parking 6 mentions

“Parking lot can get backed up up on exiting, field lights could use an upgrade to LED although I like the warm glow of the older style lights.”

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🏞️ Scenic views 4 mentions

“3 baseball fields, 2 soccer fields, an awesome playground for kid's and a beautiful pond with ducks.”

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🚻 Restrooms 3 mentions

“The new playground is fantastic, and there are walking trails, restrooms, and lots of room for sports and activities.”

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💡 Lit for night running 2 mentions

“Parking lot can get backed up up on exiting, field lights could use an upgrade to LED although I like the warm glow of the older style lights.”

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Stroller / ADA accessible 2 mentions

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Plan your run at Meadowdale Playfields

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • 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
  • Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
  • Phone(425) 670-5732

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

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 Meadowdale Playfields

Meadowdale Playfields, 16700 66th Ave W, Lynnwood, WA 98037

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Running trails near Lynnwood

Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.

Meadowdale Park

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Meadowdale Beach Park

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Southwest County Park

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LoopShadedScenicDog-friendly

Expansive, verdant parkland featuring hiking trails, forested ravines & scenic views.

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Seaview Park

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Sprawling park featuring baseball diamonds, soccer goals, swings and playgrounds.

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Lynndale Park

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Large park featuring native forest, athletic fields & courts, a skate park, a playground & trails.

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Sierra Park

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Paved

Park with a children's playground, plus a trail, trees, and a baseball field.

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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.