Federal Way · King County, WA
Outdoors in Federal Way
Scout analyzed 46 Federal Way places and surfaced the ones that actually fit outdoors.
Places analyzed
46
Matches
11
Typical spend
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Typical visit
1.6 hr
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Saltwater State Park
This park on the shores of Puget Sound has campsites, volleyball courts & an artificial reef.
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Celebration Park
Large public park with lighted baseball & soccer fields, plus a playground, picnic areas & trails.
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Squak Mountain State Park Natural Area
Day-use park with 1,500+ acres of forest lands, plus trails for hikers & horseback riders.
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Five Mile Lake Park
Lakeside place with a beach & fishing dock, plus a playground, baseball field & tennis courts.
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West Hylebos Wetlands Park
Large, lush park with a network of trails & boardwalks through wetlands (no dogs or bikes allowed).
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Steel Lake Park
This 52-acre, lakeside park offers a playground & volleyball pit, plus live summertime concerts.
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Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden
Vast garden with a variety of rhododendrons & azaleas, plus seasonal & perennial plants & blossoms.
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Town Square Park
Recreation area with contemporary play equipment, including a splash pad & rope-climbing structure.
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Sacajawea Park
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Dumas Bay Sanctuary
Nature preserve on Puget Sound with a small beach & plentiful wildlife & bird watching.
Bridle Trails
Bridle Trails State Park
Forested 482-acre park with horse-show grounds & many walking & equestrian trails; no bikes allowed.
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