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Ronald Bog Park
4.2 ★★★★☆ 173 Google reviews · Running trail in Shoreline, Washington · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Ronald Bog 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.
Property consisting of open space & picnic facilities surrounding a large body of water.
What runners say about Ronald Bog Park
“This park is quiet and the trees are beautiful, especially the Weeping Willow by the water.”
“TL;DR - Overall, it's not the greatest park but interesting enough to poke around a bit, and a nice quiet spot to stop and have lunch or read for a while.”
Nice little park to sit or walk around. Enjoy the water or nature itself. Right off the freeway. It's small, but ideal to walk a small dog or child. No congestion to have to deal with.
Small park with a pond at the corner of NE 175th and Meridian. Entrance and parking on 175th near I-5 exit heading south. No restroom facilities, just one bench to sit on, small parking lot (a dozen spots including disabled).
Good place for a quick neighborhood walk in this City of Shoreline park. Good-sized field for running around. Nice views of a small lake. Usually quiet. Parking lot. There is a small arboretum in the NE corner of the park.
Tiny parking lot accessible only from one side of the road with a very short trail on one side and a small waterfront in the center. Most of the grounds are fenced off to keep the actual bog preserved. Not much to see. Lots of open grass if it's not too hot.
Trail conditions & character
“You can find blackberries in summer, and if you head into the grove of trees in the northwest corner there's a little trail where you have a nice view of the pond.”
“Tiny parking lot accessible only from one side of the road with a very short trail on one side and a small waterfront in the center.”
“Adorable little park with a bog and some ruff trails - totally adorable, and great for dogs to run cause it's not right against the street”
“TL;DR - Overall, it's not the greatest park but interesting enough to poke around a bit, and a nice quiet spot to stop and have lunch or read for a while.”
“Nice open space by the pond, but it's usually muddy and covered in geese poop.”
“Tiny parking lot accessible only from one side of the road with a very short trail on one side and a small waterfront in the center.”
Plan your run at Ronald Bog Park
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
- 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 — 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.
- Websiteshorelinewa.gov
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