Parks and recreation

Application for the 2024 Federal RAISE grant to close the final gap of the southern segment of Eastrail, crossing Interstate 90.

Supporting materials for King County's application for a RAISE grant to close the gap on the Eastrail by building a building a trail section and bridge over Interstate 90, connecting Bellevue and Renton.

The Community Partnerships and Grants (CPG) Program works with community organizations to develop a wide range of projects on Parks property.

Information about the Dockton Park and Marina, located on Vashon/Maury Island.

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During the summer, we test the water for bacteria at many lake beaches in King County. Routine water testing has ended for 2024 and will resume in mid-May 2025. Check back next summer to find a healthy beach!   Rainy Season Safety Swim safely during the rainy season! Stay out of the water for 24 hours after heavy rainfall. When it rains, poop and germs get washed from land into the water.  Keep an eye out for harmful algae blooms, which can make people and animals sick. Some types of harmful algae can grow more in the fall.  Learn more about how to stay safe around harmful algae blooms by watching this video from the CDC: You can find the most recent data for toxic algae in Washington at nwtoxicalgae.org. And the table and map below will continue to show any beaches or lakes that are closed due to toxic algae. Also check the Combined Sewer Overflow website, to see if a combined sewer overflow is occurring before going swimming, wading, fishing or boating. Stay out of the water near an overflow for 48 hours after a sewage and stormwater overflow. Water recreation links: Saltwater beaches on Puget Sound Toxic algae in lakes Public Health - Seattle & King County Water Safety

Where's a good place to swim today? Our up-to-date water test results makes it quick and easy to find a healthy beach! Check out the map below - all the green circles are beaches with healthy water (low bacteria) this week. And click "Water Temperature" to see how warm the water is. Choose your favorite healthy beach, pack your towel and sunscreen, and go have fun!

A narrative history of Lake Washington's ecology, before and after the restoration efforts of the 1960s.

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King County Parks offers a variety of grant programs that aim to preserve and increase access and equity by supporting communities and partners who are investing in parks, trails, open spaces, recreational facilities, and programming.

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Information about the Steve Cox Memorial Park in Seattle, Washington.

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Information about the Tolt Macdonald Park and Campground located in Carnation, Washington.

King County Parks offers 175 miles of regional trails, mostly paved, off-road trails for commuting walking your favorite pet or just taking a stroll. We also offer 215 miles of backcountry trail networks with year-round accessibility for hiking, trail running, mountain biking and horseback riding. 

Find information about King County lakes and swimming beaches, King County's Olympic-sized swimming pool, Weyerhaeuser Aquatic Center, and safety for swimmers and boaters.

Learn about current projects at the aquatic center, how to register for classes, and find class schedules.