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Southern Heights Park
4.2 ★★★★☆ 87 Google reviews · Running trail in Burien, Washington · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Southern Heights 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.
What runners say about Southern Heights Park
Nice little grassy space with some playground structures, hills, trees, and lush grass. Fun to walk the dog here and to find mushrooms! Highly recommend bringing your pup here for some fresh air - it's a hidden gem in the neighborhood and it's great to connect with nature!
This park sits atop a reservoir, creating a small flat grass field approximately 100 yards square. It features a small playground with a rubber surface and dual enclosed tennis courts with basketball hoops. The entire park is enclosed by a short chain link fence.
Very nice park, my granddaughter and great nephew loved the playground and field to run. Whats great is the play ares has black top tgat is soft. So no skinned knees.
Did Muay Thai Kickboxing Practice here, very quiet neighborhood, Good to walk the dog here.
Trail conditions & character
“It can get a bit buggy in the evenings, but it's great for kicking a ball around or letting the dog run a bit.”
“Nice little grassy space with some playground structures, hills, trees, and lush grass.”
“Not wheelchair accessible, which is pretty harsh.”
Plan your run at Southern Heights Park
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- 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.
- 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.
- Websiteburienwa.gov
- Phone(206) 988-3700
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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