Kid-Friendly Hiking Trails & Nature Walks

Explore the best kid-friendly hiking trails & nature walks options for kids and families in Redmond

Bridle Trails State Park

Bridle Trails State Park

Woodsy trails & horse-show grounds. Forested 482-acre park with horse-show grounds & many walking & equestrian trails; no bikes allowed.

Watershed Park

Watershed Park

73 acres of forested area for hiking. This scenic neighborhood wooded tract features many hiking trails, a creek & benches for resting.

Evans Creek Preserve

Evans Creek Preserve

Trails & wildlife on scenic terrain. Wildlife viewing & nature walks on diverse trails winding through marshes, woodlands & meadows.

Kelsey Creek Park

Kelsey Creek Park

Play equipment & a farm with animals. This 150-acre park with a playground & trails also features a farm with programs, tours & animals.

Wetherill Nature Preserve

Wetherill Nature Preserve

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Wilburton Park trail, Bellevue Botanical Gardens trailhead

Wilburton Park trail, Bellevue Botanical Gardens trailhead

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Richard's Valley Loop Trail

Richard's Valley Loop Trail

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Bellefields Trailhead Parking

Bellefields Trailhead Parking

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Mercer Slough Nature Park

Mercer Slough Nature Park

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Union Bay Natural Area

Union Bay Natural Area

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Paradise Valley Conservation Area Parking and Trail Head

Paradise Valley Conservation Area Parking and Trail Head

Diverse park with trails & wildlife. This park with wetland, stream & forest environments offers wildlife viewing, plus hiking & biking.

Foster Point Trail

Foster Point Trail

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Arboretum Waterfront Trail

Arboretum Waterfront Trail

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Coal Creek Natural Area

Coal Creek Natural Area

Protected second growth forest area. Heavily wooded protected area of second growth forest with signs of the area's early coal industry.

Upper Coal Creek Trail West Trailhead

Upper Coal Creek Trail West Trailhead

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Leschi-Lake Dell Natural Area

Leschi-Lake Dell Natural Area

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Frink Park

Frink Park

Woodland park with recreational trails. Serene community park offering a network of recreational trails among woodland environs.

Shelton View Forest - 7th Ave. W. Trailhead

Shelton View Forest - 7th Ave. W. Trailhead

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Pioneer Park

Pioneer Park

Unspoilt forest with multi-use trails. Deciduous & conifer forest on 113-acres with 6.6-miles of trails for hiking & horse riding.

North Creek Park

North Creek Park

Floating boardwalk trail & play areas. An interpretive boardwalk winds through wetlands, plus separate play & picnic areas with grills.

North Creek Trail

North Creek Trail

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North Creek Trail

North Creek Trail

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Mill Creek Community Assoc's Nature Preserve (Private)

Mill Creek Community Assoc's Nature Preserve (Private)

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Wolf Tree Nature Area

Wolf Tree Nature Area

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Discovery Park

Discovery Park

534-acres of wilderness. Seattle's largest green space features miles of rugged trails & beaches, plus views of the Sound.

South Beach Trail

South Beach Trail

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Schmitz Preserve Park

Schmitz Preserve Park

Forested park with trails & wildlife. Tranquil, 53.1-acre park with hiking paths & nature watching among old-growth forest.

McCollum Park Forest Loop Trail

McCollum Park Forest Loop Trail

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Big Gulch Trail System

Big Gulch Trail System

Dog-friendly hiking trails & seating. Dog-friendly trail system winding through meadows & forest, with wildlife, bridges & benches.

Big Gulch Trail

Big Gulch Trail

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Narbeck Wetland Sanctuary

Narbeck Wetland Sanctuary

Nature preserve with walking trails. Wildlife refuge with a boardwalk & perimeter trail, plus restroom facilities & a parking lot.

Lowell Riverfront Trail

Lowell Riverfront Trail

Hiking, mountain views & bird watching. Popular with bird watchers, this 1.75-mi. multi-use paved trail also offers mountain views.

Japanese Gulch South Trailhead

Japanese Gulch South Trailhead

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Japanese Gulch 19th Street Neighborhood Trailhead

Japanese Gulch 19th Street Neighborhood Trailhead

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Japanese Gulch Conservation Area

Japanese Gulch Conservation Area

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Centennial Trailhead At Lake Stevens

Centennial Trailhead At Lake Stevens

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Deering Wild Flower Acres

Deering Wild Flower Acres

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Lewis Lake Nature Park

Lewis Lake Nature Park

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Dumas Bay Sanctuary

Dumas Bay Sanctuary

Waterfront oasis for wildlife viewing. Nature preserve on Puget Sound with a small beach & plentiful wildlife & bird watching.

Getchell Trail Head

Getchell Trail Head

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Panther Lake Trail

Panther Lake Trail

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Dash Point State Park

Dash Point State Park

Sandy beaches, camping & hiking trails. Park offering 400 acres on Puget Sound for swimming, camping, hiking, biking & hand-launched boats.

Foulweather Bluff Preserve

Foulweather Bluff Preserve

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Dash Point Highlands Park

Dash Point Highlands Park

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West Hylebos Wetlands Park

West Hylebos Wetlands Park

With multiple trails & boardwalks. Large, lush park with a network of trails & boardwalks through wetlands (no dogs or bikes allowed).

Lime Kiln Trailhead

Lime Kiln Trailhead

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Nelson Nature Park

Nelson Nature Park

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Point Defiance Park

Point Defiance Park

Hiking, forests & a zoo/aquarium. Large park with the Point Defiance zoo & aquarium, hikes in an old-growth forest, gardens & beaches.

Puget Creek Natural Area

Puget Creek Natural Area

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Swan Creek Park

Swan Creek Park

Wooded canyon, biking & walking trails. Park with trails for walking & mountain biking, a community garden, wooded canyon & upland forests.

Tacoma Nature Center

Tacoma Nature Center

Preserve featuring wetlands & forests. A 71-acre tract of wetlands & forest around Snake Lake, featuring trails & a visitors center.

Silver Creek Riparian Zone

Silver Creek Riparian Zone

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Wildwood Park

Wildwood Park

Forested site with play & picnic areas. 80-acre grounds with many tree-studded picnic areas, trails, a playground, 2 ball fields & more.

Titlow Park

Titlow Park

Beach access, tennis & kids' spray park. 75-acre park with extensive beach frontage, a kids' spray park, playgrounds, trails & tennis courts.

Upper Chambers Creek Canyon Trailhead

Upper Chambers Creek Canyon Trailhead

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Chambers Bay Loop Trail Head

Chambers Bay Loop Trail Head

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Chambers Creek Canyon

Chambers Creek Canyon

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Chambers Creek Canyon Trailhead

Chambers Creek Canyon Trailhead

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Waughop Lake Trailhead

Waughop Lake Trailhead

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Pioneer Orchard Park

Pioneer Orchard Park

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