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Tennant Lake Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 123 Google reviews · Running trail in Ferndale, Washington · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Boardwalk
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Tennant 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.
A 624-acre park on a lake with forest & wetland habitat, visitor center & 50-ft. viewing tower.
What runners say about Tennant Lake Park
“Beautiful Park, beautiful garden, unfortunately the boardwalk where is a wildlife area it's no dogs allowed, I came with my pup to give her a run that we didn't make it out there.”
We love coming here to go for a walk and to roam through the fragrance garden. The garden is beautifully maintained and smells marvelous. The various colors and wide varieties of plants make it fun for all ages. There are benches (most in shade) where you can sit and enjoy.
Tennant Lake Park is a fun park near the Hovander Homestead Park. Once you park, you'll walk through an herb and flower garden alongside a historic home now visitor center. Then you'll see a 50-feet observation deck that's fun to get a view of the park.
It was nice walking around. I highly suggest to go into the tower to see everything up above. Nice trails everywhere.
I encountered a other worldly sound when walking back from the dock that over looks Tenant Lake. It was a couple years ago, and it must of been a hour before sunset. The sound was very loud. My mind didn't know what to make of this sound.
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful Park, beautiful garden, unfortunately the boardwalk where is a wildlife area it's no dogs allowed, I came with my pup to give her a run that we didn't make it out there.”
“Beautiful Park, beautiful garden, unfortunately the boardwalk where is a wildlife area it's no dogs allowed, I came with my pup to give her a run that we didn't make it out there.”
“Beautiful Park, beautiful garden, unfortunately the boardwalk where is a wildlife area it's no dogs allowed, I came with my pup to give her a run that we didn't make it out there.”
“Can drive right to it from the main entrance, car top boat launch and parking for duck hunting.”
Plan your run at Tennant Lake Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceBoardwalk — flat and scenic, and slick when wet, so watch your footing
- 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.
- Websitewdfw.wa.gov
- Phone(360) 384-4723
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–9 PM |
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