Burien Parks, Town Square, New and Old Downtown, and other Landmarks

Getting there

There are several options for where to start from. Depending on their opening hours, parking lots and public restrooms are available close to the Burien Town Square with restrooms in the first floor of the library, the Community Center, and at the Burien Lake School Memorial Park. The best location for bus riders is the Burien Transit Center, 14900 4th Ave SW. Burien, WA 98166. This is situated close to the library and town square.

On the route

The parks that are close to Burien's downtown that can be visited in the same urban walk include Burien Lake School Memorial Park with it's imposing memorial arch, Burien Community Center Park with it's skate park and play fields, and wooded Dottie Harper Park situated close to the Burien Community Center. A short walk from there brings one to the Burien Transit Center and Town Square with its city hall and library. The are many newer shops and cafés close by in the new down town. Then two blocks further west enter the old town to see more shops, cafés, and restaurants plus the Highline Heritage Museum, St. Elizabeth Episcopal Church, and the imposing South Gate Masonic Temple.

The area is largely flat with just a few short hills. Most streets have sidewalks. But care is needed as these can be narrow in places requiring single file walking. Depending on the route chosen some shoulder walking is needed, for which it's important to walk facing the on-coming traffic. 

• Suitable Activities: Urban Walking
• Seasons: Year-round
• Weather: View weather forecast

• Difficulty: Easy
• Length: 3.0 mi
• Elevation Gain: 600 ft

• Land Manager: Land Manager Varies
• Parking Permit Required: see Land Manager
• Recommended Party Size: 12
• Maximum Party Size: 12
• Maximum Route/Place Capacity: 12