“Shoreline Walks” explores the east and west side of Shoreline in August

Shoreline Walks in Echo Lake
Photo by Alice Lawson

Join fellow walkers in exploring different areas of Shoreline during the month of August. Two new walks are planned as part of the Shoreline Walks free community walking program.

• On Sunday, August 18th at 1pm, Dorrena Ortega will lead photography enthusiasts of all skill levels on a special “photo walk” out at Richmond Beach Saltwater Park. Take photos along the bluff trail overlooking the sound and the Sandcastle Contest taking place that same day.
• Later that week on Thursday, August 22 at 7pm, walkers are invited to beautiful Twin Ponds Park on the eastside where Col. (R) Ray Coffey will lead walks on an evening stroll through the park, taking a close look at some of the water fowl that inhabits the ponds and surrounding area.

All walks are free, see walk details below for more information!

Sunday, August 18, 1:00pm

Photo Walk at Richmond Beach

Join Shoreline Photowalkers and walk leader Dorrena Ortega to take a stroll through Richmond Beach Saltwater Park taking photos along the bluff, the beach and the annual Sandcastle building contest that will be taking place during this time. Bring your camera. Photos taken have the opportunity to be shared on the Photowalkers Flickr and Facebook page.

Approx. 2.5 miles / 1.5 hours.

Walk Rating: Moderate

Meet at: RB Saltwater Park, upper parking lot, 2021 NW 190th St.

Thursday, August 22, 7:00pm

Twin Ponds Park Walk

A nice evening stroll around Twin Ponds Park with an extra loop around Parkwood School. Our walk leader Col. (R) Ray Coffey will help us spot water fowl on the ponds on this relaxing walk around this gem of a park on the eastside.

Approx. 2 miles / 75minutes

Walk Rating: Easy

Meet at:  Twin Ponds Park, 15401 1st Avenue NE (Parking lot on 1st by Comm. Gardens)

Twin Ponds Park, 15401 1st Avenue NE (Parking Lot on 1st by Comm. Gardens)

Shoreline Walks is a new community walking program to help Shoreline adults stay active, meet new people (or connect with old friends) and feel safer and more confident exploring our city by foot. Walks explore neighborhoods, parks and trails offering great insight into some of the best walking routes in our city. Specifically designed for adults ages 50+ but open to all ages and abilities, each walk is led by a Volunteer Walk Leader and all walks are free to the public.

For more information and full list of walks visit here or call City of Shoreline Recreation Assistant, Marianne Johnson at 206-801-2638.