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Lit Trails for Early & Night Runs in Washington
Washington has 146 trails with lights for night running in this directory, across 65 cities and towns — Seattle, Auburn, Federal Way, Tacoma and 61 more. Lights for the pre-dawn start and the after-work run once winter takes the evenings.
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Use the filters to narrow these by surface, loop, distance, shade, lighting, restrooms, water and parking.
Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 6,889 reviews
Public 57-acre lakeside park offering boat launches, a walking trail, tennis courts & picnic areas.
Juanita Beach Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 5,833 reviews
This park features a sandy beach, volleyball & tennis courts, ball fields, fishing & a playground.
Warren G. Magnuson Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 5,074 reviews
Leafy city park along the shores of Lake Washington, with historic art deco homes, wetlands & art.
Howard Amon Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 4,144 reviews
Waterfront area featuring tree-lined walking paths, tennis courts & a playground.
Titlow Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 3,944 reviews
75-acre park with extensive beach frontage, a kids' spray park, playgrounds, trails & tennis courts.
Dash Point State Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 3,921 reviews
Park offering 400 acres on Puget Sound for swimming, camping, hiking, biking & hand-launched boats.
Saltwater State Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 3,515 reviews
This park on the shores of Puget Sound has campsites, volleyball courts & an artificial reef.
Saint Edward State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 3,108 reviews
Once a seminary, the day-use park offers historic architecture & lakeshore space for nature study.
Wallace Falls State Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 2,672 reviews
Sprawling park with campsites & trails encompasses lakes, rivers, forest & a 256-ft. waterfall.
Larrabee State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,653 reviews
Large camping park on Samish Bay with a beach, 2 freshwater lakes & miles of hiking & biking trails.
Battle Ground Lake State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 2,601 reviews
Deep volcanic lake in the Cascade foothills with hiking & equestrian trails, boating & campsites.
Les Gove Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 2,638 reviews
City park offers 20 acres of walking trails, a playground & by-the-hour cottage rentals.
Luther Burbank Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,398 reviews
Visitors swim, boat & fish at this 7-acre lakefront park with a playground, dog run & wetlands area.
Flaming Geyser State Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 2,026 reviews
480-acre park with river access featuring 2 geysers, hiking trails & a model-airplane flying area.
Capitol State Forest
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,836 reviews
Working forest & recreation area for camping, hiking, hunting, horse-riding & off-road vehicles.
Myrtle Edwards Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,713 reviews
Waterfront recreation area with bike & pedestrian paths, plus an adjacent sculpture park.
Lake Tye Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,741 reviews
Community park with a lake for water activities, plus sports fields, a playground & multiuse trail.
Centennial Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,682 reviews
Scenic green space along the water with biking & walking paths, a fishing pier & picnic tables.
Tolmie State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,634 reviews
State park with a beach & saltwater marsh, popular for scuba diving, swimming, fishing & hikes.
Riverside State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,480 reviews
14,000 acres of woodlands along the Spokane River offering campsites, trails & an off-roading area.
Manchester State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,384 reviews
111-acre tree-filled park offering camping, hiking & a picnic shelter in a former torpedo warehouse.
Fort Ebey State Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,321 reviews
Former site of a WWII coastal-defense fort offering camping, biking & walking trails, & a beach.
Lake Sylvia State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,364 reviews
Former logging site is now a lakeside park to camp, fish & hike in wooded surrounds, open all year.
Potlatch State Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 1,411 reviews
82-acre bayfront park with 5,700 ft. of beach, campsites, picnic areas & mooring buoys.
Illahee State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,281 reviews
A 75-acre bayside park for camping, hiking, birding, watersports, fishing & other activities.
Paradise Point State Park
4 ★★★★☆ 1,430 reviews
Creekside state park offering 88 acres of fee-based camping with yurts available for rental.
Wenatchee Confluence State Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 1,267 reviews
187-acre park offers camping, sports fields, swimming & wetlands at the confluence of 2 rivers.
Seward Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,170 reviews
Wooded refuge boasting a 300-acre forest with hiking trails, walking paths, beaches & a playground.
Nolte State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,177 reviews
A 117-acre day-use park including a lake with boating & fishing, birdwatching & a 1.4-mile trail.
Bridle Trails State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,136 reviews
Forested 482-acre park with horse-show grounds & many walking & equestrian trails; no bikes allowed.
Soos Creek Trail
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,063 reviews
Wooded park with a playground, picnic shelter & BBQs, plus paved walking/biking trails & restrooms.
Bellingham Boardwalk
4.8 ★★★★★ 928 reviews
Breezy park boasting a boardwalk and beach access, plus cafes and playgrounds.
Lincoln Rock State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 896 reviews
Small park above Rocky Reach Dam with campsites, a protected swimming area, docks & playing fields.
Snoqualmie Point Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 892 reviews
Picturesque place offering a lookout shelter with a ramp & access to the Rattlesnake Mountain Trail.
Shoreview Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 856 reviews
This wooded park with trails also features picnic areas & access to a lake & creek.
Tam O'Shanter Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 911 reviews
Grassy park for baseball games and soccer alongside a playground, plus a disc golf course.
Skagit River Park Sports Complex Playfields
4.5 ★★★★★ 839 reviews
Riverfront park featuring multi-use athletic fields & baseball diamonds available for reservation.
Comeford Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 835 reviews
Neighborhood recreation area with picnic facilities, a community center, meeting rooms & playground.
Isaac Evans Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 849 reviews
Playground set in a green space featuring picnic tables, a zip line and beach access.
Meadowdale Playfields
4.6 ★★★★★ 775 reviews
Clean athletic park featuring ballfields and a playground, plus a duck pond.
Port Orchard Waterfront Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 766 reviews
Beachfront park featuring kids' play areas and a waterfront walkway.
St Edward State Park Grotto
4.8 ★★★★★ 722 reviews
Grassy state park featuring playgrounds for adults and children, picnic tables and trails.
Terrace Creek Park "Candy Cane Park"
4.4 ★★★★☆ 779 reviews
Wooded hiking trails, grassy lawns, disc golf & a playground are featured at this 60-acre park.
Lake Hills Greenbelt
4.6 ★★★★★ 734 reviews
City park with more than 150 acres of diverse wildlife habitats offers trails & community gardens.
Roegner Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 743 reviews
Family-friendly park with playgrounds and jogging trails, along the White River.
Joseph Whidbey State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 625 reviews
112-acre waterfront park featuring grass fields, hiking trails & a wide beach with sweeping views.
Brannan Park
4 ★★★★☆ 707 reviews
Clean-kept outdoor recreation area with playgrounds and ball fields next to the river.
Sacajawea Historical State Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 593 reviews
Where two rivers meet, this expanse has hikes, kitchen shelter & a center focusing on Lewis & Clark.
Kiwanis Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 571 reviews
Kids’ splash park with playground equipment, basketball courts and open areas.
Columbia Hills Historical State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 535 reviews
Native American petroglyphs adorn the rocks at this popular fishing, camping & walking area.
Orchard Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 509 reviews
Park featuring a splash pad and jungle gyms, along with a grassy field for soccer and tennis.
Federation Forest State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 512 reviews
Small park with interpretive trails and old-growth forests, plus views.
Schmitz Preserve Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 472 reviews
Tranquil, 53.1-acre park with hiking paths & nature watching among old-growth forest.
Squak Mountain State Park Natural Area
4.6 ★★★★★ 477 reviews
Day-use park with 1,500+ acres of forest lands, plus trails for hikers & horseback riders.
Trail of Two Forests Interpretive Site
4.8 ★★★★★ 449 reviews
Short loop boardwalk trail through the woods and around lava tubes, plus tree wells.
Fort Townsend Historical State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 467 reviews
Formerly the site of 3 different U.S. army forts, this park offers camping, hiking & a long beach.
Fort Dent Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 465 reviews
Soccer park featuring various fields as well as playgrounds and trails.
Jarrell Cove State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 427 reviews
Dockside camping & wooded forests draw crowds to this 43-acre state park accessible by road & boat.
South Whidbey State Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 437 reviews
Bayfront park with sandy beaches, mountain & sea views, & secluded campsites amid old-growth forest.
High Drive Bluff Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 414 reviews
Scenic cliffside spot featuring hiking trails and sunset-viewing spots.
Gold Creek Trailhead, Green Mountain
4.7 ★★★★★ 412 reviews
Popular hiking area with trails for all skill levels, including one with a waterfall.
Spruce Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 434 reviews
Grassy park featuring a pair of playgrounds for little kids and older kids, basketball court, a walking trail and swings.
Dacca Park Sports Complex
4.4 ★★★★☆ 431 reviews
This neighborhood spot has sports facilities including baseball, soccer, sand volleyball & track.
Evergreen Playfield
4.4 ★★★★☆ 426 reviews
Public park offering athletic fields for baseball and tennis, plus a playground.
Hamilton Mountain Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 376 reviews
Popular hiking trail to a waterfall, with paths running up to the summit for views of the Columbia River Gorge.
Interlaken Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 370 reviews
51.7-acre city park featuring paths & trails for bikers, hikers & joggers in a densely wooded area.
Philip Arnold Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 365 reviews
Neighborhood park providing a playground, BBQ/picnic shelter, sports fields/courts & restrooms.
Sammamish River Regional Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 324 reviews
Park popular for paved & soft-surface trails offering river views to hikers, bikers & horse riders.
Clarks Creek Park North
4.6 ★★★★★ 305 reviews
Family-friendly park with baseball fields, tennis courts and a dog park.
Willapa Hills State Park Trail - Chehalis Trailhead
4.5 ★★★★★ 309 reviews
Paved walking, biking and horseback-riding trail following a route once used by railway cars.
McLane Creek Nature Trail Pond Loop Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 286 reviews
Peaceful trail system looping through forest and wetlands, with a pond and boardwalks.
Auburn Environmental Park
4.1 ★★★★☆ 331 reviews
Elevated trail and lookout tower traversing a marsh with interpretive signs and wildlife viewing.
Lakeridge Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 277 reviews
Hiking trails through the forest & flowing streams highlight this urban recreation area.
Bottle Beach State Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 286 reviews
State park featuring a short, paved boardwalk leading to a beach known for sea glass.
Soaring Eagle Regional Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 261 reviews
Natural area offering trails for hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, and other outdoor activities.
Squilchuck State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 262 reviews
Mountain bike trails, a sledding hill, and a lodge are among the attractions at this state park.
Palouse to Cascades State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 257 reviews
Wide trail popular for hiking and bike rides, plus sledding (in winter), featuring a long tunnel.
Indian Painted Rocks Trailhead
4.5 ★★★★★ 261 reviews
Area for hiking and kayaking with varied terrain, including a viewpoint, and petroglyphs.
Llandover Woods Greenspace
4.7 ★★★★★ 245 reviews
Kid-friendly trail-filled expanse with trees and golf-course views for walking and jogging.
Cedar Lanes Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 256 reviews
8-acre park, home to many old cedar trees, featuring a playground, picnic tables & a BBQ grill.
Rainbow Falls Trails
4.5 ★★★★★ 242 reviews
Scenic park featuring waterfalls and a river for hiking, camping and swimming.
Centennial Viewpoint Park
4.2 ★★★★☆ 220 reviews
Scenic park providing picnic tables and a statue, plus views of Mount Rainier.
Seaview Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 194 reviews
Sprawling park featuring baseball diamonds, soccer goals, swings and playgrounds.
Panther Lake Trail
4.6 ★★★★★ 186 reviews
Gravel lake trail with views of nature, for strolling and running with dogs.
Dykstra Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 189 reviews
River, tree-shaded space with a park trail and a playground, plus a bridge.
Wildcat Trailhead (Green Mountain)
4.3 ★★★★☆ 186 reviews
Popular area for hiking, biking, and horseback riding with rocky trails and scenic views.
Columbia Plateau State Park Trail - Fish Lake Trailhead
4.5 ★★★★★ 171 reviews
Paved trail popular for biking and walking between Spokane and Fish Lake.
Fenster Nature Park
4.2 ★★★★☆ 179 reviews
Small nature reserve with trails, riverside beaches and ample salmon, plus a friendly staff.
Redmond Central Connector Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 169 reviews
Green, open space with a stage for events, plus lighted walking paths.
Anderson Lake State Park
4.1 ★★★★☆ 168 reviews
Lakeside day park offers 410 wooded & wetland acres with hiking & biking trails plus bird-watching.
Interpretive Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 149 reviews
Park featuring a walking trail and a playground, plus opportunities for bird watching and hiking.
Tiger Mountain Trailhead
4.6 ★★★★★ 139 reviews
Destination for hiking and mountain biking with trails that lead to the top of Tiger Mountain.
Maplewood Roadside Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 139 reviews
Recreational space with picnic areas offering trails for walking and biking, plus dog-friendly areas.
Olmstead Place Historical State Park
4.2 ★★★★☆ 141 reviews
Park with farming-history displays & buildings, plus tours, hiking trails, fishing & picnic areas.
Veterans Memorial Park
4.2 ★★★★☆ 137 reviews
Sprawling public park with a wide range of amenities, from soccer fields to walking trails.
Frink Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 125 reviews
Serene community park offering a network of recreational trails among woodland environs.
Lakeland Hills Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 121 reviews
Kid-friendly park dotted with trees and equipped with a playground as well as a grassy area where people can picnic.
Discovery Park Beach
4.6 ★★★★★ 114 reviews
Kite-surfing, hiking, and picnicking are activities at this area with a beach and lighthouse.
Rainier Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 108 reviews
Wide, paved, dog-friendly trail that meanders through various areas, featuring a wooden-sculptured troll.
Harstine Island State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 107 reviews
Relaxed spot offering easy hikes and tranquil woodlands, plus a pebble beach.
Glacier Basin Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 87 reviews
Family-friendly hiking area with views of Mount Rainier and nearby glaciers, as well as a campground.
Duwamish Gardens Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 91 reviews
Small park habitat featuring trails for bird-watching and salmon fishing.
Columbia Plateau State Park Trail - Cheney Trailhead
4.6 ★★★★★ 85 reviews
State park featuring a paved trail with some waterfalls and wildlife, and a restroom.
Pass Lake Loop Trail
4.6 ★★★★★ 85 reviews
Kid-friendly hiking area in a forest with boats.
Knolls Vista Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 71 reviews
Play area for kids featuring slides, swings, a basketball court and a baseball field.
Union Slough Cruising Park
4.1 ★★★★☆ 74 reviews
Relaxed locale featuring birdwatching, walking paths and benches.
Olympic View Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 59 reviews
Public park featuring a playground, trails, and picnic tables, plus wetlands and sunset views.
SW Queen Anne Greenbelt
4.3 ★★★★☆ 65 reviews
City park offers a natural forest setting with native wildlife via walking & biking trails.
Arboretum Waterfront Trail
4.5 ★★★★★ 51 reviews
Trail traversing dense woods and a marsh, with islands and weathered bridges.
Cedar Street Park
3.7 ★★★★☆ 62 reviews
Playground for youngsters with a basketball court, plus a light show and other events.
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