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.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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

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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

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

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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

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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

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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