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Pine Lake Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,269 Google reviews · Running trail in Sammamish, Washington · Dawn to dusk

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Tree cover
Access
Dawn to dusk

Confirmed from Pine 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.

ShadedScenicStroller / ADARestroomsTrailhead parkingQuiet

Lakefront park with a boat launch & fishing docks, plus sport courts, a ball field & 2 playgrounds.

What runners say about Pine Lake Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (1,269 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 7 mentions

“Very clean, spacious, park for kids, big field, and they have a lifeguard on duty near the lake on certain days which is good.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 9 mentions

“Nice playground, plenty of shade, a beautiful lake with shallow, clean and warm waters, and lifeguards working all day!”

🌳 shaded & cool 3 mentions

“Nice playground, plenty of shade, a beautiful lake with shallow, clean and warm waters, and lifeguards working all day!”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 4 mentions

“Went on a school break and it was pretty calm not a lot of people”

Great access off public beach for kayaking. Even has boat drop off loop for car drive up very close to beach. Very pretty quiet lake especially on weekdays!

★★★★★ — Beverly , Sep 2025

My kids love the swings here. It has a nice variety of things to play on. Some of the trails could be a little hard to traverse in muddy weather as only some parts are paved. But plenty of walks with out that issue. Kind of nice to visit during the none fishing season. Basket ball courts. Etc.

★★★★☆ — Heather , Feb 2026

Wonderfull Park with a small lake. Perfect for Kids with multiple Playgrounds and nice to walk in shallow water and go fishing and swimming.

★★★★★ — Johannes , Sep 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.

🏞️ Scenic views 13 mentions

“Nice playground, plenty of shade, a beautiful lake with shallow, clean and warm waters, and lifeguards working all day!”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 5 mentions

“Wish parking and seating had more options, but other than that, we enjoyed our visit here!”

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🌳 Shaded / tree cover 3 mentions

“Nice playground, plenty of shade, a beautiful lake with shallow, clean and warm waters, and lifeguards working all day!”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 3 mentions

“Very pretty quiet lake especially on weekdays!”

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🚻 Restrooms 2 mentions

“Good public restrooms, giant playground with shade!”

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Stroller / ADA accessible

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Plan your run at Pine Lake Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
  • 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.
  • ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
  • At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
  • Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
  • Websitesammamish.us
  • Phone(425) 295-0500
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday 8:30 AM–5 PM
Tuesday 8:30 AM–5 PM
Wednesday 8:30 AM–5 PM
Thursday 8:30 AM–5 PM
Friday 8:30 AM–5 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

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 Pine Lake Park

2401 228th Ave SE, Sammamish, WA 98075

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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.