Kent · King County, WA
Outdoors in Kent
Scout analyzed 65 Kent places and surfaced the ones that actually fit outdoors.
Places analyzed
65
Matches
14
Typical spend
$0
Typical visit
1.5 hr
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Outdoors
Clark Lake Park
Clark Lake Park is suitable for a 1-2 hour outdoor visit to enjoy walking trails, lake views, fishing, and public art. It is a free activity perfect for families or a solo outing, best enjoyed on a clear day.
Outdoors
Franklin Ghost Town
Visit Franklin Ghost Town for a several-hour hike through historical ruins and nature. It costs nothing to enter and is best paired with a picnic lunch.
Outdoors
West Fenwick Park
West Fenwick Park is a free 37-acre park with trails, a playground, and various courts, suitable for a 1.5-hour casual family outing or solo stroll. It's an outdoor activity that pairs well with good weather.
Outdoors
Federation Forest State Park
Federation Forest State Park offers forest trails and scenic views, making it suitable for a half-day outdoor excursion. It's a low-cost outing, typically requiring a Discover Pass for parking.
Outdoors
Covington Community Park & Soccer Field
This park is good for a casual family outing or a solo walk, especially on weekends for a cheap outdoor activity. Plan for about 1.5 hours of free activity, perhaps paired with a picnic.
Outdoors
Lake Meridian Park
Lake Meridian Park is a good spot for a few hours of outdoor family fun, whether for a picnic, playground visit, or a walk around the lake. Expect to spend little to nothing if bringing your own food, or a small amount for snacks.
Scenic Hill
Mill Creek Canyon Earthworks Park
This park is suitable for a free hour-long walk to see the earthwork sculpture. It pairs well with a picnic or can be a relaxing stop on a longer day out.
Outdoors
Hogan Park at Russell Road
Hogan Park is suitable for a low-cost family outing or solo exercise, typically lasting 1-2 hours. It's a good place for kids to play or to catch a local game, best enjoyed on a nice day.
Outdoors
Van Doren's Landing Park
Van Doren's Landing Park is ideal for a relaxed outdoor stroll or picnic along the Green River Trail, offering fishing and BBQ facilities. Expect to spend 1-2 hours here, free of charge, making it a good low-cost addition to a day out.
Outdoors
Morrill Meadows Park
Morrill Meadows Park is a free dog park, suitable for a 1-hour visit with your dog, potentially paired with other errands in the Kent area. It offers dedicated spaces for different dog sizes.
Outdoors
Lake Fenwick Park
Lake Fenwick Park is a free outdoor destination ideal for a couple of hours of walking, disc golf, or enjoying the lake views, suitable for families or solo adventurers. It pairs well with packing a picnic.
Seahurst
Seahurst Park
Seahurst Park is good for a multi-hour outdoor excursion with scenic views and forest trails, often costing nothing beyond transportation. It pairs well with a picnic or a post-walk coffee in Burien.
Outdoors
Angle Lake Park
Angle Lake Park is suitable for a family outing or solo walk, especially with kids for the playground and spray park. Expect to spend 1-2 hours and it costs nothing for admission, though parking might be paid.
Outdoors
Game Farm Park
Game Farm Park is suitable for a free outdoor family outing or solo exercise, typically lasting 1-2 hours. It offers playground access, walking trails, and sports fields.
Under $35
Cheap dates and low-spend afternoons.
Outdoors
Patio, trail, or open-air.
No reservation needed
Walk in tonight.
What Scout found
- 14 of the 65 analyzed Kent places fit outdoors.
- 100% of matches are outdoor or partly outdoor.
- 93% have easy parking.
- Dominant moods: Relaxed, Scenic, Playful, Adventurous, Social, Quiet.
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