Federal Way, King County, WA

Places to go in Federal Way

11 scouted venues — the coffee shops, restaurants, parks, and hidden corners we think are worth your time.

Bridle Trails State Park

Outdoors

Bridle Trails State Park

Forested 482-acre park with horse-show grounds & many walking & equestrian trails; no bikes allowed.

5300 116th Ave NE, Kirkland, WA 98033, USA

Celebration Park

Outdoors

Celebration Park

Large public park with lighted baseball & soccer fields, plus a playground, picnic areas & trails.

1095 South 324th St, Federal Way, WA 98003, USA

Dumas Bay Sanctuary

Outdoors

Dumas Bay Sanctuary

Nature preserve on Puget Sound with a small beach & plentiful wildlife & bird watching.

30844 44th Ave SW, Federal Way, WA 98023, USA

Five Mile Lake Park

Outdoors

Five Mile Lake Park

Lakeside place with a beach & fishing dock, plus a playground, baseball field & tennis courts.

36429 44th Ave S, Auburn, WA 98001, USA

Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden

Outdoors

Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden

Vast garden with a variety of rhododendrons & azaleas, plus seasonal & perennial plants & blossoms.

2525 South 336th St, Federal Way, WA 98003, USA

Sacajawea Park

Outdoors

Sacajawea Park

1401 S Dash Point Rd, Federal Way, WA 98003, USA

Saltwater State Park

Outdoors

Saltwater State Park

This park on the shores of Puget Sound has campsites, volleyball courts & an artificial reef.

25205 8th Pl S, Des Moines, WA 98198, USA

Squak Mountain State Park Natural Area

Outdoors

Squak Mountain State Park Natural Area

Day-use park with 1,500+ acres of forest lands, plus trails for hikers & horseback riders.

201430 Southeast May Valley Road, Issaquah, WA 98027, USA

Steel Lake Park

Outdoors

Steel Lake Park

This 52-acre, lakeside park offers a playground & volleyball pit, plus live summertime concerts.

2410 S 312th St, Federal Way, WA 98003, USA

Town Square Park

Outdoors

Town Square Park

Recreation area with contemporary play equipment, including a splash pad & rope-climbing structure.

31600 Pete von Reichbauer Way S, Federal Way, WA 98003, USA

West Hylebos Wetlands Park

Outdoors

West Hylebos Wetlands Park

Large, lush park with a network of trails & boardwalks through wetlands (no dogs or bikes allowed).

411 S 348th St, Federal Way, WA 98003, USA