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King County Parks

"Welcome" over a image of a green bud in a forest with the King County Parks logo

Experience the best the Pacific Northwest has to offer in King County Parks!

Enjoy a picnic at your neighborhood park, explore regional trails that stretch from Puget Sound to the Cascade Mountains, go for a hike in the woods, play a game of soccer, or even learn how to swim at our aquatic center. King County Parks preserves and cares for outdoor spaces, providing places to connect with family, friends, and nature. With hundreds of parks, hundreds of miles of trails, and tens of thousands of acres of natural areas, there's something for everyone in Your Big Backyard.

Kids play on a turf soccer field next to Mel Olson Stadium

Parks

A hiker walks along a trail bordered by towering cedar and fir trees on Cougar Mountain

Trails

A herd of elk in a blanket of fog

Natural and working lands

Yurts at Tolt MacDonald campground

Rentals and reservations

Volunteers with staff

Get involved

Construction equipment begin work on Foothills regional trail

Capital projects

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About Us

Find out more about King County Parks.

Volunteer with us

Learn about the land and give back to your community

Parks Events

See upcoming events at King County parks and trails.

Backyard Funfinder

Plan a trip or check the status of our parks and trails