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Phantom Lake Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 304 Google reviews · Running trail in Bellevue, Washington · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Paved
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Phantom Lake 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.

PavedScenicDog-friendlyStroller / ADARestroomsTrailhead parkingQuiet

What runners say about Phantom Lake Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (304 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 5 mentions

“Very friendly staffs and clean bathrooms.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 9 mentions

“on a clear day, you can find beautiful day, reflection of sky on this lake is priceless.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 10 mentions

“It's hidden away in a quiet residential area and it's not a huge park and has no playground but the dock makes up for it.”

Not too many trails, but great views. Smaller park in general. Lovely natural habitat with many birds, squirrels, indigenous plants -- all secluded from the city. Clean & well maintained. Bathrooms available.

★★★★★ — Missi , Jun 2025

This is a beautiful lake park quiet and calm. wonderful place to meditate and walk or run. small parking area. there is also a bathroom. incredibly peaceful.

★★★★★ — Suzayn , May 2022

Go visit TBUG garden, it's a volunteer run garden. donate to Maybin directly & pick your veggies & salad leaves. Awesome guy !!

★★★★★ — Anz , Oct 2020

Quiet and lots of room to run around. Cool dock area and plenty of seating all around. Bring a picnic blanket and enjoy the open grass area

★★★★★ — Kyle , Nov 2025

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 304 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.

🏞️ Scenic views 14 mentions

“Here you can have a picnic, fishing and just enjoy a beautiful view of the lake.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 9 mentions

“It's hidden away in a quiet residential area and it's not a huge park and has no playground but the dock makes up for it.”

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🚻 Restrooms 6 mentions

“There is a public bathroom and small parking lot.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 4 mentions

“There is a public bathroom and small parking lot.”

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🛣️ Paved surface

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🐕 Dog-friendly

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Stroller / ADA accessible

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Plan your run at Phantom Lake 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.
  • Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
  • Websitebellevuewa.gov
  • Phone+1 425-452-7225
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday 8 am–6 pm
Tuesday 8 am–6 pm
Wednesday 8 am–6 pm
Thursday 8 am–6 pm
Friday 8 am–6 pm
Saturday 8 am–6 pm
Sunday 8 am–6 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 Phantom Lake Park

2064-2098 156th Ave SE, Bellevue, WA 98007

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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.