King County Parks - Popular parks

King County Parks’ mission is to steward, enhance and acquire parks to inspire healthy communities, and with 32,000 acres of open space, 175 miles of regional trails, and 215 miles of backcountry trails King County Parks offers close-to-home recreational experiences for everyone.

In our 205 parks, you’ll find ballfields, playgrounds, and pools, as well as lush forests, quiet meadows, and sweeping vistas of mountains, rivers, and Puget Sound. What are you looking to do? Use our Backyard Funfinder to explore all the fun activities and locations or click on one of our most popular parks below to begin the adventure in King County Parks – Your Big Backyard.