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Shaded Running Trails in Washington
Washington has 141 trails with shade and tree cover in this directory, across 76 cities and towns — Lynnwood, Bothell, Ellensburg, Moses Lake and 72 more. Tree cover for summer miles, when an exposed path turns into a heat trap.
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Use the filters to narrow these by surface, loop, distance, shade, lighting, restrooms, water and parking.
Howard Amon Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 4,144 reviews
Waterfront area featuring tree-lined walking paths, tennis courts & a playground.
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.
Fort Borst Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 2,738 reviews
Recreation area with a variety of sports fields, an arboretum, picnic spots & walking trails.
Lewisville Regional Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,446 reviews
Large park with a river & amenities such as a trail, boat launch, play equipment & picnic areas.
Squaxin Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,144 reviews
314-acre park with saltwater shoreline, hiking trails, ball courts, a playground & a rose garden.
Poo Poo Point Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,933 reviews
Scenic mound & gateway to the Chirico Trail, popular for paragliding & vistas of wooded peaks.
O. O. Denny Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,834 reviews
Throughout these 46 lakefront acres are picnic tables & benches, a sand beach, boat launch & trails.
Washington Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,688 reviews
This 220-acre city park offers camping, a boat launch, day-use picnic sites & a scenic loop road.
Jennings Memorial Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,658 reviews
This large, grassy park with wooded areas offers ball fields, play equipment & nature trails.
Leslie Groves Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,655 reviews
Hiking & biking paths along the Columbia River, sand volleyball courts, a playground & picnic sites.
Rainier Vista Community Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,590 reviews
46-acre city park with multiple sporting fields, a skate park, trails, picnic areas & playgrounds.
Edmonds City Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,529 reviews
City green space offering an expansive playground, picnic areas, trails & many other options.
Riverside State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,480 reviews
14,000 acres of woodlands along the Spokane River offering campsites, trails & an off-roading area.
Harborview Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,426 reviews
8-acre recreation area with trails & picnic tables, plus tranquil views of Possession Sound.
Fort Ebey State Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,321 reviews
Former site of a WWII coastal-defense fort offering camping, biking & walking trails, & a beach.
Wildwood Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,343 reviews
80-acre grounds with many tree-studded picnic areas, trails, a playground, 2 ball fields & more.
Newcastle Beach Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 1,363 reviews
This grassy park has a beach with docks & lifeguards, restrooms, picnic tables & a play area.
Pine Lake Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,269 reviews
Lakefront park with a boat launch & fishing docks, plus sport courts, a ball field & 2 playgrounds.
Martha Lake Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 1,364 reviews
Lakefront park offering a playground, fishing dock, picnic areas & boardwalks through wetlands.
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.
Blue Heron Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 1,221 reviews
24-acre lakefront park with grassy, shady lawns, a designated swimming area & a fishing bridge.
Bridle Trails State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,136 reviews
Forested 482-acre park with horse-show grounds & many walking & equestrian trails; no bikes allowed.
Beaver Lake Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,128 reviews
154-acre park with fishing options, hiking trails, 3 ball fields, a playground & an event venue.
Blyth Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,144 reviews
This 40-acre former factory site has picnic shelters & a playground, plus trails & paved pathways.
Randall Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 1,148 reviews
Creekside park featuring a walking path, disc golf course & playground, plus picnic areas & a pond.
South Hill Community Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,089 reviews
Neighborhood park offering paved walking trails, a kids' play structure, a field & a dog area.
Hamlin Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,056 reviews
Public art dots this park offering miles of wooded trails, baseball fields & a covered picnic area.
Farrel-McWhirter Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,024 reviews
Family attraction with barnyard animals, picnicking, a horse arena, tire swings & walking trails.
Wonderwood Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,022 reviews
Big park featuring paved paths through the woods, picnic areas & a variety of athletic fields.
Leverich Park
4.1 ★★★★☆ 1,132 reviews
Long-running 14-acre city park, offering picnic areas, hiking trails & a disc golf course.
Watershed Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 996 reviews
Steep stepped trails run through this scenic 153-acre park with a rainforest canopy & creek.
McCosh Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 937 reviews
Sprawling open area on the water offering sports courts, a water park, picnicking & an amphitheater.
Lincoln Rock State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 896 reviews
Small park above Rocky Reach Dam with campsites, a protected swimming area, docks & playing fields.
Lynndale Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 891 reviews
Large park featuring native forest, athletic fields & courts, a skate park, a playground & trails.
Lake Boren Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 867 reviews
Local park with walking paths, a kids' play area, picnic shelters, a fishing dock & athletic courts.
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.
Rhododendron Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 762 reviews
Public park offering picnic and BBQ facilities, a playground, basketball court, athletic fields, and a trail.
Lynden City Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 739 reviews
Kid-friendly park featuring a fenced-in playground, picnic tables and walking trails.
Wilcox Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 786 reviews
This 7-acre community space features a flag plaza, bandstand, basketball court & play areas.
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.
Evans Creek Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 670 reviews
Wildlife viewing & nature walks on diverse trails winding through marshes, woodlands & meadows.
McCollum Park Forest Loop Trail
4.6 ★★★★★ 677 reviews
Acreage featuring a paved path, picnic benches, a playground and a closed swimming pool.
Cedar River Trail Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 656 reviews
4-acre off-leash dog park surrounded by a split-rail fence, with separate area for shy & small dogs.
Illahee Preserve
4.6 ★★★★★ 586 reviews
Dog-friendly green space with a dense canopy of trees and well-marked trails, plus picnic tables.
Sacajawea Historical State Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 593 reviews
Where two rivers meet, this expanse has hikes, kitchen shelter & a center focusing on Lewis & Clark.
Legion Memorial Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 566 reviews
Shaded, downtown park featuring concerts, an ice skating rink and bike tools, plus a train station with restrooms.
Abrams Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 563 reviews
Playground-filled park featuring creek, baseball fields and disc golf course.
Twin Ponds Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 587 reviews
Wooded natural area with walking trails & an adjacent artificial-turf soccer field & playground.
Martha Lake Airport Park Off-Leash Dog Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 581 reviews
Public recreation space featuring sports fields, a skate park, a picnic shelter & a playground.
Kiwanis Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 571 reviews
Kids’ splash park with playground equipment, basketball courts and open areas.
Cedar Grove Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 532 reviews
A playground, sheltered picnic tables & basketball court in a scenic park with towering cedar trees.
Schaefer County Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 526 reviews
Park offering a playground and trails, plus picnic tables, a river and various sport fields for recreation.
Badger Mountain Community Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 482 reviews
Neighborhood park with sports facilities plus a playground, splash pad & popular off-leash dog area.
Weowna Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 478 reviews
Old growth forest area offering lake views & a 2.5 mile trail along a creek with waterfalls & pools.
Ferguson Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 479 reviews
Casual local spot with disc golf, a lakeside dock, swings and a jungle gym for kids.
Skykomish River Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 448 reviews
Clean park featuring a jungle-gym-equipped playground, baseball fields and a dog park.
Jarrell Cove State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 427 reviews
Dockside camping & wooded forests draw crowds to this 43-acre state park accessible by road & boat.
Cochrane Memorial Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 435 reviews
Shaded park featuring ponds teeming with ducks and other wildlife, plus walking trails.
Van Doren's Landing Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 405 reviews
This 10-acre park along the Green River Trail features picnic shelters, BBQs, fishing & restrooms.
Rotary Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 384 reviews
This 100-acre recreation area has baseball diamonds, walking trails & a playground, plus a dog park.
Greenbelt Trail
4.6 ★★★★★ 383 reviews
Popular spot with waterfront views, including a playground and volleyball courts, along with walking trails.
Edith Moulton Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 379 reviews
Located on 26 forested acres, this former farm site offers a creek, trails & a small picnic shelter.
Interlaken Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 370 reviews
51.7-acre city park featuring paths & trails for bikers, hikers & joggers in a densely wooded area.
Orting Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 345 reviews
Playground with swings, slides and river views along a bike and walking trail.
Ebright Creek Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 340 reviews
Park with 2 playgrounds and a basketball court, plus picnic tables, and hiking trails.
Reaney Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 355 reviews
Community hangout with big shade trees, a children's playground & open fields for relaxation.
Hathaway Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 363 reviews
Spacious, clean park featuring playgrounds for kids of all ages, plus sports fields and a riverfront.
Frank Raab Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 344 reviews
Community area with basketball and volleyball courts, a skate park, a playground, and picnic areas.
Forest Ridge Park
4.2 ★★★★☆ 374 reviews
Low-key destination for serene forest walks on wooded trails, plus a kids' playground.
Steigerwald Lake National Wildlife Refuge
4.5 ★★★★★ 349 reviews
This large refuge on the Columbia River offers a trail & wildlife observation plus guided hikes.
Salmon-Morgan Creeks Natural Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 323 reviews
Serene, well-wooded area of trails (some with loops) for kids and dogs, plus a creek.
China Lake Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 348 reviews
This tract of wildland surrounding a lake offers trails & nature viewing opportunities.
Iller Creek Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 291 reviews
Kid-friendly and dog-friendly hiking area with scenic views.
Tukwila Park
4.2 ★★★★☆ 312 reviews
Wooded 6-acre park featuring a picnic area, playground & pathway, plus basketball & tennis courts.
Southwest County Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 289 reviews
Expansive, verdant parkland featuring hiking trails, forested ravines & scenic views.
Lakeridge Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 277 reviews
Hiking trails through the forest & flowing streams highlight this urban recreation area.
Walker Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 288 reviews
Shady park with beaches, playgrounds and picnic tables.
Kendall Katwalk Trail Head
4.8 ★★★★★ 258 reviews
Trail featuring waterfalls and lakes, with beautiful views from the Katwalk peak.
Wanschers Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 280 reviews
Wooded lakeside park covering 16 acres, with mountain views, trails, fishing & picnic tables.
Soaring Eagle Regional Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 261 reviews
Natural area offering trails for hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, and other outdoor activities.
Mountain View Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 258 reviews
Community park providing a playground, picnic shelter, athletic courts/fields & open green space.
Soos Creek Park trailhead alternative
4.6 ★★★★★ 242 reviews
Park offering forest and lake views, plus trails suitable for walking, running, and horseback riding.
Cedar Lanes Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 256 reviews
8-acre park, home to many old cedar trees, featuring a playground, picnic tables & a BBQ grill.
Crystal Springs Park
4.2 ★★★★☆ 243 reviews
Forest-y neighborhood recreation area with 2 play areas, a picnic area and tennis courts.
Goot Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 219 reviews
Neighborhood park with trails and soccer and baseball fields, plus a playground.
Getchell Trail Head
4.5 ★★★★★ 210 reviews
Paved trail leading to Lake Cassidy with parking and restrooms, suitable for hiking and biking.
Pfingst Animal Acres Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 208 reviews
Laid-back park (dog run) featuring trails, ponds and views of the lake.
Doleshel Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 215 reviews
Former Christmas tree farm turned outdoor recreation area with walking paths & a wooden bridge.
Yonezawa Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 212 reviews
Green space with exercise equipment, a playground and a sandpit.
West Ellensburg Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 199 reviews
Relaxed outdoor space for playing frisbee, baseball or soccer. Free-range dogs, too.
Jim Whittaker Wilderness Peak Trailhead
4.5 ★★★★★ 191 reviews
Hike area with bridges, benches and parking for runners and hikers.
Panther Lake Trail
4.6 ★★★★★ 186 reviews
Gravel lake trail with views of nature, for strolling and running with dogs.
Deane's Children's Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 176 reviews
Recreation area with a playground featuring a dragon structure, picnic areas, and a bike skills facility.
Dykstra Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 189 reviews
River, tree-shaded space with a park trail and a playground, plus a bridge.
McFarland Park
4.2 ★★★★☆ 193 reviews
Relaxed playground with slides, swings and basketball hoops, as well as a baseball field.
Shelton View Forest - 7th Ave. W. Trailhead
4.6 ★★★★★ 166 reviews
Trails through a well-maintained forest in a quiet, neighborhood spot, featuring rope swings and old cars.
Meadowdale Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 162 reviews
Neighborhood park featuring a playground for kids, a basketball court and a zip line.
Gilbert Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 169 reviews
Tranquil neighborhood park with picnic tables on its lawns, established trees & a labyrinth feature.
Homestead Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 169 reviews
Park with a rhododendron garden, a playground, and picnic tables, plus benches and paths.
Wilkinson Farm Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 135 reviews
16-acre park featuring dog-friendly trails amid woods & meadows & a garden for community use.
Stan's Overlook
4.3 ★★★★☆ 144 reviews
Hiking and mountain biking area with a viewpoint and picnic tables.
Glenrose Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 128 reviews
Trails and roads loop through scenic forests and grassy hills, attracting hikers.
Dudley Carter Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 133 reviews
Modest green space named after a famous wood-carving artist with some of his work onsite.
Barclift Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 132 reviews
Public park with a playground, tennis courts, pickleball courts, and restrooms.
Sunset Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 132 reviews
Clean park for the family, featuring BBQs, shaded picnic tables, a splash pad, playground and skate park.
N.A.D. Marine Park
4 ★★★★☆ 137 reviews
Bayfront park featuring beach access, walking trails & wooded area with abandoned military bunkers.
Lower Peninsula Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 115 reviews
Frisbee golf spot, plus a boat launch and a dock.
McElroy Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 107 reviews
Park featuring trails and picnic tables, plus facilities for dogs.
Interurban South Trailhead
4.6 ★★★★★ 88 reviews
Paved trail, mostly flat and 5-mile round-trip, for biking and walking through neighborhoods.
Hawks Landing Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 77 reviews
Big park featuring a netted climbing structure, slides and picnic tables - as well as a hiking trail.
Sage Hills Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 71 reviews
Popular area for hiking with varying trail lengths, hills, and seasonal wildflowers.
Boeing Creek Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 68 reviews
Relaxing area with trails for hiking, dog-walking and creek-dipping.
Summit Park Off Leash Dog Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 73 reviews
Dog-friendly wooded area with a trail, plus a kids' playground and a basketball court.
South Everett Forest Preserve
4.2 ★★★★☆ 70 reviews
Neighborhood park with a quarter-mile of short trails through a wooded area.
Cowiche Canyon Trail west trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 52 reviews
Easy paths for hikers, many featuring wildflowers, birds, and views of the canyon river and creek.
Adam Tallman Park
4.2 ★★★★☆ 42 reviews
Shady, tranquil park featuring paved paths that wind around wetland areas.
Behrens Woods
4.3 ★★★★☆ 39 reviews
Park featuring trails and trees that's suitable for kids.
Cedar Creek Trail #476
4.6 ★★★★★ 29 reviews
Hiking area with waterfalls and forest views.
Verne Samuelson Trail County Park
4.2 ★★★★☆ 29 reviews
Quiet, heavily wooded walking & hiking trail over hilly terrain running alongside a creek.
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- Edmonds
- Everett
- Federal Way
- Kirkland
- Lacey
- Marysville
- Redmond
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- Shoreline
- Walla Walla
- Yakima
- Battle Ground
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- Gig Harbor
- Kent
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- Renton
- Seattle
- Shelton
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- Vancouver
- Washougal
- Wenatchee
- Woodinville
- Airway Heights
- Anacortes
- Arlington
- Bellingham
- Brush Prairie
- Cedarville
- Centerville
- Clarkston
- Coupeville
- East Wenatchee
- Enumclaw
- Fife
- Issaquah
- Kenmore
- Lake Forest Park
- Lake Stevens
- Liberty Lake
- Lynden
- Maple Valley
- Mercer Island
- Mountlake Terrace
- Newcastle
- Nine Mile Falls
- North Bend
- Orting
- Pasco
- Port Angeles
- Port Orchard
- Pullman
- Snohomish
- Snoqualmie
- Spokane
- Spokane Valley
- Tacoma
- Tumwater
- University Place
- Yelm
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