Field guide
Running and hiking the Seward Park trail loop
Get official information for running or hiking the Seward Park trail. This guide covers the 2.4 mile loop, forest trails, facilities, and other amenities.
Seward Park is a 300 acre area of forest land located within Seattle city limits. It contains old growth forest, shoreline, and beaches.
This page provides information for runners and hikers using official details about the park's paths, trails, and available facilities.
Official facts at a glance
- Type of place
- 300 acres of beautiful forest land
- Location
- Within the Seattle city limits
- Bike and walking path length
- 2.4 miles
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Drinking water
- Drinking fountains available
- Bikes sharing path
- Bikes share a 2.4 mile path with walkers
- Hiking trails
- Miles of hiking trails
- Natural features
- Eagles' nests, old growth forest
- Shoreline and beaches
- Shoreline, beaches
- Park facilities
- Amphitheater, native plant garden, art studio
- Additional amenities
- Picnic Sites, Play Area, Tennis Courts, Grills, Swimming Beaches, Fishing piers, Views
Source: Seward Park (seattle.gov). Official page, checked Oct 21, 2026.
The main loop path
A 2.4 mile path for walking and biking is a primary feature of the park. Runners and walkers should be aware that they share this path with cyclists.
Forest hiking trails
In addition to the main loop, there are miles of hiking trails. These trails go through the park's old growth forest, where eagles' nests can be found.
Park amenities
The park contains restrooms and drinking fountains. Other facilities include picnic sites, a play area, tennis courts, and an amphitheater.
Before you go
- Restrooms and drinking fountains are available on site.
- The 2.4 mile path is shared with people on bikes.
- Miles of separate hiking trails are located in the forest.
- The park includes shoreline access, swimming beaches, and fishing piers.
- A native plant garden and an art studio are also on the grounds.
- Picnic sites and grills are available for use.
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