Category: 175 Miles of Trails
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Wilburton Trestle: Transforming for the Future
Celebrate the transformation of the century-old Wilburton Trestle into an elevated trail in Bellevue. This historic structure, crucial for the 42-mile Eastrail network, is being modernized while preserving its character. The trail is expected to open in mid-2027, enhancing regional connectivity.
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The Trail Ends in King County
The Great American Rail-Trail: King County’s Piece in a National Puzzle In late September, King County Parks staff joined the Rails-to-Trails Conservancy and community partners for an “influencer ride” showcasing the Washington state portion of the Great American Rail-Trail (GART). Beginning in Cle Elum and ending in Seattle, the ride highlighted both the varied, beautiful…
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Accessibility in King County Parks
October is Disability Awareness Month, where we celebrate contributions to our society by disabled people. It’s also an opportunity to look critically at how far we have to go to provide true access for those with disabilities. Accessibility in our parks is a priority and a core value at King County Parks. Parks has started working…
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Make a walk in the park a family tradition
Here’s ten of our favorite King County walks to fend off a turkey coma. Grab friends and family and start a new tradition!
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5 ways to stay safe for fall biking
The inevitable turn of the seasons brings a whole host of hazards for people commuting by bicycle to work and school. Follows these five easy steps to stay safe.
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6 Easy ways to share the trail
This time of year is perfect cycling weather, and commuters as well as recreational bikers are enjoying King County Park’s Regional Trail System. High trail volume can sometimes create problems when walkers, runners, and bikers don’t follow proper trail etiquette. Here are six simple ways you can make sure everyone stays safe out on the…
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Trails as a Path to Health
Trails lead to more than a walk in the park. They help to create healthy people and healthy communities.
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Steady, as she goes…
As detailed in this new report, we here at King County Parks are feeling like The Raconteurs: “Steady, as she goes…” We’re halfway through the 2014-2019 King County Parks, Trails, and Open Space Replacement Levy and happy to say we’re on track to meet our commitment to making “Your Big Backyard” that much more awesome.…
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Bike Playground @ Dick Thurnau Memorial Park
A partnership between King County Parks and Cascade Bicycle Club has created the state’s first bike playground – a place where riders of all abilities can safely learn how to ride. With the completion of the White Center Bike Playground at Dick Thurnau Memorial Park through a partnership between King County Parks and the Cascade Bicycle…
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Short Trips for a Long Weekend
Get out for a hike or bike ride this Labor Day weekend and visit one of King County’s 175-miles of our Regional Trails System.
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Trail Spotlight
Come along with me as I explore the amazing resource of the King County Regional Trails System.
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Summer construction: We’re at work so you can play!
For most people in these here parts, summer means long days and cramming in more outdoor activities than you can shake a stick at. For us at King County Parks, summer has another meaning: construction! With such a short spell of hot, dry weather, we know that we’ve got to pack in as much activity…