Explore the Great Outdoors!

10 of the Best Trails, Parks & Beaches in Seattle Southside

Explore the Great Outdoors in Seattle Southside!

There are plenty of outdoor parks, trails, and beaches to explore in and around Seattle Southside. Take advantage of the beautiful weather and enjoy some outdoor recreation at our favorite trails, parks, and beaches!

Des Moines Marina and Beach Park
Angle Lake Park
Des Moines Creek Trail
Fort Dent Park
Duwamish-Green River Trail
Highline SeaTac Botanical Garden
Interurban Trail
Redondo Beach Boardwalk
North SeaTac Park
Starfire Sports
Rollerblading and Sailing in Seattle Southside

Des Moines Marina and Beach Park

Opened in 1970, the Des Moines Marina and Beach Park offers an endless amount of family fun! Drop your line and sinker at the marina’s public fishing pier, go for a beautiful stroll through the park's trails, enjoy fresh seafood at one of the various restaurants, or soak in the sights on an exciting boat ride through the Puget Sound. With so much to do, the Des Moines Marina and Beach Park is sure to make a splash for you and your family for years to come!

The sunsets at Des Moines Beach Park are stunning!

Enjoy beautiful beaches, greenery, and scenic views.

Lots of trails wind through the park, ideal for strolling.

Angle Lake Park

From swimming to boating to fishing, Angle Lake Park provides the perfect summer getaway for the entire family. With 10 lake-front acres to explore, the park is ideal for walking, throwing a Frisbee, or planning the perfect picnic. And if you’re looking to cool down, Angle Lake Park has a spacious spray park play area with many fun water features. Best of all, it’s free!

Angle Lake Spray Park keeps things cool and fun.

Enjoy the cool waters and scenic views.

No matter the time of year, this park is a stunner!

But nothing beats this park on a summer day.

Des Moines Creek Trail

Ideal for a peaceful walk, the Des Moines Creek Trail offers a paved trail with waterfront views. From the gentle babble of the Des Moines Creek to lush foliage and lichen-daubed alder trees, this park is a quintessential Pacific Northwest experience. The southern end of the trail reveals a pier walk, and Des Moines Beach Park (already mentioned above) has lots of fun to offer as well. Amenities include picnic tables, drinking fountains and a network of trails.

Paved trails make strolling at Des Moines Creek a breeze.

Plus the greenery makes for a gorgeous view.

Fort Dent Park

Spanning 54 acres, Fort Dent Park is the largest park in Tukwila. Considered the “go-to” park for many locals and families, Fort Dent offers many amenities, including two kiddo-approved play areas, a picnic area, hiking trails and a soccer field. The Fort Dent Bridge is another fun spot for families and a great place for photos. The park also hosts several sporting events throughout the year, including soccer, rugby and ultimate Frisbee matches.

Fun play structures for the kiddos!

Lovely trails for strolling.

Lots of fun play options for the kids.

Duwamish-Green River Trail

Bust out the bikes and get those wheels turning on the Duwamish-Green River Trail, which winds more than 19 scenic miles. Starting at Fort Dent Park, this paved trail runs along the scenic Duwamish and Green Rivers, before entering the city of Kent and, later, Auburn. Along the way, feast your eyes on a variety of gorgeous rural terrain and industrial landscapes, including Briscoe Park, Tukwila's Bicentennial Park, and the Green River Natural Resources Area. The trail is also ideal for walking, jogging, and rollerblading.

Paved trails through gorgeous greenery.

Beautiful views from the bridge.

Sunset at the bridge.

Highline SeaTac Botanical Garden

Started in late 1999, many of the Highline SeaTac Botanical Garden’s plants were salvaged from land bought as part of the expansion of Seattle-Tacoma International Airport and have been in the community for decades. Home to a serene Seike Japanese pond-and-mountain style garden and several species-specific gardens such as fuchsias, irises, roses, and more. The center of the Seattle Rose Society Celebration Garden offers a beautiful and fragrant gathering place for weddings and events.

The pond at Seike Garden is a calm, serene place.

The beautiful gardens are a great place to unwind.

The Rose Celebration Garden is a sight to behold when the roses are in bloom!

Interurban Trail

Often used by commuters, the Interurban Trail goes through Tukwila, Kent, Auburn, Algona, and Pacific for a nearly straight 14-mile route. This asphalt trail is ideal for any kind of bike and has multiple access points. Prepare yourself for a variety of landscapes from historic industrial areas to expanses crossing the Green River Valley.

With paved surfaces and bridges over waterways, this commuter trail is the scenic route through Seattle Southside.

Cycling commuters are a common sight on this trail.

The fall foliage here is stunningly gorgeous, too!

Redondo Beach Boardwalk

It may be slightly different from the famed California beach of the same name, but Redondo Beach in Washington State is just as nice! With restaurants, local shops, and a fishing pier, Redondo Beach is perfect for those breezy summer days. Unwind as you stroll along the boardwalk and gape at the beautiful beach houses nestled alongside Poverty Bay. Relax and enjoy picturesque sunsets, or bring the kids and go for a swim. The beach also allows pets, making Redondo the ideal place for even the furry ones in your family.

Take a leaisurely stroll down the sandy beaches at Redondo...

...Or cruise the boardwalk!

Either way, you'll get to enjoy some gorgeous beach views.

North SeaTac Park

Surrounded by trees and greenery, North SeaTac Park has something for everyone. Sure, it has a playground, picnic areas, and all the other amenities, but it's also a paradise for sports of all kinds. Located under the flight path of Sea-Tac International Airport, the trails were created with off-road bicycle racing in mind. Bike enthusiasts should know, though, that the trail is ideal for intermediate skill levels. If BMX is more your style, check out the BMX track at North SeaTac Park, which is the home track for multiple champion BMXers! The park also offers a disc golf course, two different RC car tracks, a beach volleyball pit, tennis courts, a half basketball court, and fields for baseball, softball, cricket, and soccer. Phew! That's a lot!

Get your Frolf on!

Go off-road on the mountain bike trails.

Take in a race (or participate in one!) at the BMX track.

Starfire Sports

Located within Fort Dent Park, Starfire Sports is the place to be for soccer fans of all ages! Show off your best bicycle kick in one of 12 outdoor fields, or take the game indoors to one Starfire’s indoor fields. The campus is also home to a 4,000-seat soccer stadium, where many exciting soccer matches and other activities are hosted during the year. Starfire Stadium is also the home of the Seattle Seawolves, Seattle's Major League Rugby team, so you may be able to catch a practice or even a match!

The soccer epicenter of the Pacific Northwest.

Whether your play or spectate, you're in for an amazing time.

Seawolves games are an amazing experience at Starfire!

Rollerblading and Sailing in Seattle Southside

Join Travel Enthusiast Dalia Colon as she explores some of the best outdoor attractions in Seattle Southside. First up, rollerblading along the Interurban Trail then setting sail from the Des Moines Marina.

Set against the backdrop of Mount Ranier and the Pacific Ocean, Seattle Southside is paradise for outdoorsy types. Explore the Interurban trail, grab your walking shoes, bicycle or rollerblades: the trail meanders along the Green River for 18 miles. You could spend an hour out here or an entire day next. Let's hop on a sailboat for a tour of the Puget Sound. Enjoy the view and keep your eyes peeled for marine life. The gentle waves, the breeze and Mount Rainier behind us with the Olympic Mountains in front of us, this is a must to do. I've had a blast exploring Seattle Southside from the jaw-dropping scenery, this area is definitely one of America's hidden gems.

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