Category: Running

  • No flourescent lights allowed

    It’s not always a Monday afternoon; it could be any day of the week and you still feel like you’re dragging at the office or you’re going a little stir crazy with the kids running circles around you at home. We’ve all been there and know it doesn’t feel any good to be stuck in…

  • Owl attacks have ceased. You may now enjoy your eagles, as in Soaring Eagle Park.

      You may now enjoy the park without fear of owl attacks, but please, always use caution and never challenge their ability to make it to the tootsie roll center of a Tootsie Pop.

  • The Green River Trail Says “Buh-Bye” to 20,000 Sandbags

    Say goodbye to those tens of thousands of giant sandbags lining the Green River Trail and protecting Green River Valley cities from the possibility of flooding – and blocking access to the trail. Howard Hanson Dam has been repaired, and the threat of catastrophic flooding has diminished in Auburn, Kent, Renton and Tukwila. Dump trunks…

  • I’m freakin’ out, man!

    Don’t let this happen to you! To help ensure the safety along our 175 miles of regional trails in King County, King County Sheriff deputies will patrol the trails, such the Burke-Gilman and Sammamish River Trails, starting this weekend. Deputies will be on bicycles and on foot and will be issuing warnings or fines for…

  • Field Notes: Last spike + volunteers = Trail complete in Grand Ridge Park!

    On Thurs, Feb 23, after 77 days and more than 4,600 volunteer hours of work over the course of 17 months, volunteers from Washington Trails Association put the last spike into the 600-foot-long boardwalk across the north hemlock bog in Grand Ridge Park. For 10 years, WTA volunteers have been building and improving Grand Ridge’s…

  • Random photo post: Along the Burke-Gilman Trail

    Lake Washington along the Burke-Gilman Trail, a photo by kingcountyparks on Flickr. Lake Washington as seen from the Burke-Gilman Trail

  • Little Footprint Big Forest Project Update – Thanks Matson!

     A BIG THANKS to Matson for donating 4 – 24’ cargo containers for our Little Footprint Big Forest project! We just received our first two containers and our crews can’t wait to start the (de)construction.  When completed, the camping cargo container will feature an adaptable floor plan complete with beds, a table, and a multi-purpose…

  • The Foothills Trails now for more than just feet: 1-mile segment to be completed in December

    In December, King County Parks will wrap up Phase I construction of the Foothills Trail near Enumclaw.  The one-mile segment, which begins at 252nd Avenue South, continues along the old railroad bed and ends just north of Southeast Mud Mountain Road. This phase made both gravel and paved improvements to the trail entrances at 252nd…

  • You’re Invited! East Lake Sammamish Trail Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, Nov 7

    Join Deputy County Executive Fred Jarrett and King County Parks to celebrate the grand re-opening of the trail! Monday, November 7, 2011 11 a.m. At the new trail parking lot Northeast 70th Street and East Lake Sammamish Parkway Redmond A month early and under budget, the redeveloped 1.2-mile-long stretch of the East Lake Sammamish Trail…

  • Marymoor Park Traffic Alert – Sun, July 17

    Hey all you early morning Marymoor Park people: Please note that the west entrance (the main entrance at W Lake Sammamish Pkwy) will be closed to incoming traffic on Sunday, July 17 from 7 – 10 a.m. During this time, 1,500 cyclists participating in the TRI-ROCK Triathlon will ride through Marymoor Park. For the safety…

  • Big Backyard 5K 2011: Wrap up

    It was a wonderful, dry morning for our second annual Big Backyard 5K fun and walk at Marymoor Park this past weekend. Through our partnership with Sound Experiential Marketing, the event was a huge success: some 1,200 walkers and runners, grossing $55,000 for King County Parks! Many thanks to all the teams, families, and individuals…

  • Big Backyard 5K – reminder

    Don’t say we didn’t remind you folks. Big Backyard 5K is this Sunday. Bring the kids, the dog and get some exercise. Oh yeah and all the proceeds go to King County Parks, so you’ll be supporting your local parks while you’re at it.

  • Enter new year…

    On average, folks gain 7 to 12 pounds over the holidays. You heard correctly – 7 to 12. So unless you’re packing it on to keep warm this winter, maybe it’s time to hit one of our parks or trails and break a sweat. Visit our online Park finder map for suggestions on activities or…

  • Saving lives one park at a time

    The New York Times has stumbled across something. It’s called the outdoors. We are huge fans, as a matter of fact *we maintain a healthy chunk of them, so why not come check them out and live a longer/less angry life in the process. * We’re not doctors we just play them outside.

  • It’s on like Donkey Kong this weekend!!!

    It has been crazy here prepping for this weekend, and now it is finally upon us. Welcome to the awesome storm that is the weekend of May 22nd, 2010. Duthie Hill Mountain Bike Park grand opening. Saturday May, 22nd 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Ribbon cutting at 11:30 a.m. Raffle, beer garden and BBQ. Directions…

  • Bert the Salmon in epic “Big Backyard 5K” spot

  • Cougar Mountain Running Series

    Cougar Mountain Trail Running kicks off May 15 click here for more info and to register. Race #1 (5 miles): Saturday, May 15, 2010, 9 a.m. Race #2 (7 miles): Saturday, June 12, 2010, 9 a.m. Race #3 (10 miles): Saturday, July 10, 2010, 9 a.m. Race #4 (13 miles): Saturday, August 14, 2010, 8:30…

  • Trail Alert: Sammamish River Trail

    Sammamish River Trail closes May 3-14 near Marymoor Park for emergency repairs

  • Big Backyard 5K: See you on the trail…or not!

    We’re just 2 short months until the Big Backyard 5K…how’s your race preparation coming along? Don’t worry – there are plenty of ways to support King County Parks even if you haven’t begun to train:  just sign up for the ‘Virtual 5K’ and feel the buzz from doing something good for your Big Backyard without…