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Seeley Lake Park
3.5 ★★★★☆ 232 Google reviews · Running trail in Lakewood, Washington · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Seeley 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.
This 47-acre natural area offers a loop trail that passes through woods & past wetlands.
What runners say about Seeley Lake Park
It's essentially a wide, clearly demarcated path that loops around a natural, wild center seemingly inaccessible by trail. Contrary to what some say, it does become peaceful as it leaves the busier road and travels behind residential buildings. I did not notice anyone else on the trail in the morning around 830 am.
I’ll give this four stars because I appreciate that it exists and that it loops around the marsh. That’s kind of cool. However, the parking has been cordoned off. The community center is nearby, but there are signs in their parking lot that they will tow your vehicle if you park there.
Pretty little mile long trail between the road and some marsh that leads to a literal trucker parking lot lol. Few people on the trail that were living there.. but it was a cute little walk to tire my kid out, probably not as nice in the later seasons.
They've barricaded the parking lot off, and the only available parking is for Lakewood Community Center, who I just got off the phone with, where they told me that it's fine to use their parking lot for Seeley Lake Park. The park itself isn't bad, it's a nice walk around a swamp.
Trail conditions & character
“Pretty little mile long trail between the road and some marsh that leads to a literal trucker parking lot lol.”
“If I lived nearby, I'd definitely run around the loop.”
“It's essentially a wide, clearly demarcated path that loops around a natural, wild center seemingly inaccessible by trail.”
Plan your run at Seeley Lake Park
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.
- 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.
- Websiteco.pierce.wa.us
- Phone(253) 798-4177
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–8 PM |
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