Issaquah Creek Restoration Walking Tour

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Date & Time
Saturday, July 12, 2025 | 10:00am - 12:00pm
Event Overview
The Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust is currently undertaking its biggest restoration project yet, and one of the largest in Lake Sammamish State Park’s history! After nearly a decade of planning, we’re working with the Washington State Parks & Recreation Commission (State Parks) and other partners to restore Issaquah Creek and improve important salmon habitat during summer 2025.

The Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust and Washington State Parks have worked together for more than 15 years to improve salmon habitat within Lake Sammamish State Park. You’ll see the results of these restoration efforts during a 1.5-mile walk along Issaquah Creek, and learn why native trees and vegetation are so critical to improving water quality and wildlife habitat. You will also see heavy equipment that will be placing large woody material in the stream, widening the creek and reconnecting the floodplain.

 

Location: Lake Sammamish State Park

Age Restriction
Open to all ages. Participants under 13 years old must be accompanied by an adult.
What to Bring

For safety, participants are required to wear:

  • Long pants
  • Sturdy, close-toed shoes that can get muddy

In addition, we recommend that participants bring:

  • Water
  • Sunscreen
  • Weather appropriate clothing

This is a working construction site. Hard hats and safety vests will be provided.

Driving Directions

From I-90, take Exit 15. Follow signs for Lake Sammamish State Park, and go north on 17th Ave NW. Turn left onto NW Sammamish Rd. The entrance to Lake Sammamish State Park will be on your right in about one half mile.

Please meet in the Sunset Beach parking lot in the northwest corner (closest to the Issaquah Creek pedestrian bridge)

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Additional Information

Learn more about the project here: https://mtsgreenway.org/lower-issaquah-creek/ 

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