2018 “Shoreline Walks” Community Walking program starts in April

Hamlin Park walk
Photo by Alice Lawson

Mark your calendars, Sunday, April 8th 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.

For more details and to see the full schedule of Shoreline Walks, see the webpage or contact Recreation Specialist Marianne Johnson at 206-801-2600.

WALK IN APRIL and MAY

OPENING WALK

Sunday, April 8, 2018 9:00am
Ridgecrest and Northcrest Parks Walk

Join us for a springtime walk around the Ridgecrest Neighborhood and visit two of the areas less visible parks. Rain or shine we’ll meet at the Crest Theater – if it’s raining, bring your umbrella.

Walk is approximately 2 miles / 1 hr.
Walk Rating: Moderate (some hills)
Meet at: Crest Theater, 16505 5th Ave NE, Shoreline

Saturday, April 28, 2018 10:00am
Shoreline Community College Walk

Circuit around Shoreline Community College campus including overlook point and some wooded parts Shoreview Park. We’ll start and finish in the upper parking lot of the Sears at Aurora Square.

Walk is approximately 2.6 miles / 1.5hrs.
Walk Rating: Moderate (stairs and hills)
Meet at: Upper-Level Parking Lot behind Sears in Aurora Square, 15300 Westminster Way N.

Saturday, May 12, 2018 9:00am
Hamlin Park Trails Walk

Take a morning stroll in the woods. Hamlin is one of the oldest parks in Shoreline and a wonderful place to take a forested trail walk without having to drive to the mountains. Rain or Shine.

Walk is approximately 1.75 miles / 1hr
Walk Rating: Moderate (bumpy trails)

Meet at: Hamlin Park. Note: Meeting on eastside park entrance, in parking lot at 25th Ave NE and NE 160th St

Saturday, May 19, 2018 10:00am
Richmond Beach Parks and Garage Sale Walk

Visit the 4 parks in Richmond Beach while enjoying views of the mountains and the sound. We’ll make a few stops at some garage sales that look good on the way (as part of the annual Richmond Beach Garage Sale). This walk is rated difficult for the hills, but we’ll make a lot of stops so plan for a 3 hour walk.

Walk is approximately 3 miles / 3 hrs.
Walk Rating: Moderate-Difficult (large hills)
Meet at: Entrance to RB Saltwater Park 2021 NW 190th St.