“Shoreline Walks” Community Walking Program starts in April

Ridgecrest Walk
Photo courtesy City of Shoreline

Mark your calendars, April 8 is the first walk as part of Shoreline Walks, a free 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.

Shoreline Walks is part of the City of Shoreline’s Healthy City initiative and is one of many efforts the city is making to support a healthy community.

More details and the full schedule of Shoreline Walks here or contact Recreation Specialist Marianne Johnson at 206-801-2600.

New on the website - the Walks Library has maps and detailed information for each past walk.

WALKS IN APRIL and MAY

Ridgecrest Loop Walk
OPENING WALK
Saturday, April 8, 9:00 a.m.

Join a springtime walk around the Ridgecrest Neighborhood. Rain or shine we’ll meet at the Crest Theater and explore the streets connecting the business district with Hamlin Park and Paramount School Park. If it’s raining, bring your umbrella. Bring some money, we’ll stop for coffee after at Café Aroma.
Walk is approximately 2 miles / 1.5hrs.
Walk Rating: Easy
Meet at: Crest Theater, 16505 5th Ave NE, Shoreline

Jackson Park Perimeter Trail Walk
Saturday, May 6, 10:00 a.m.

Jackson Park Golf Course is just south of Shoreline. Join walk leader Donna Eggen on a hearty walk that is sure to give you a good workout along the 2.25 mile perimeter trail that surrounds the course. Rated moderate-difficult because of some steep areas and stairs along the walk.
Walk is approximately 2.25 miles / 2.5hrs.
Walk Rating: Moderate-Difficult (stairs & hills)
Meet at: QFC (Meet in front of store), 1531 NE 145th St, Seattle

Hamlin Park Trails Walk
Saturday, May 13, 9:00 a.m.

Take a morning stroll in the woods! Hamlin is one of the oldest parks in Shoreline. Join walk leader Alice Lawson and get acquainted with the many winding trails throughout this gem of a park. Rain or Shine.
Walk is approximately 1.75 miles / 1hr
Walk Rating: Moderate (bumpy trails)
Meet at: Hamlin Park, 160th St. 2nd parking lot on left. (by picnic shelter)

Richmond Beach Parks Walk
Saturday, May 20, 10:00 a.m.

Visit the 4 parks in Richmond Beach while enjoying views of the mountains and the sound.
Walk is approximately 3 miles / 1.5 hrs.
Walk Rating: Moderate (some hills)
Meet at: Entrance to RB Saltwater Park 2021 NW 190th St.