Recreation Project

Used to tag Greenway recreation projects that we want to display in the Our Work section of the website.

February 21, 2024
Post by Emma Duckworth, Communications Intern
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Just a few turns off a busy road in Kenmore lies Saint Edward State Park, a serene recreation area with a rich history and an array of walking trails and waterfront views. The park is also home to important salmon habitat along Lake Washington, which is why it’s the site of one of the...

July 26, 2023
Greenway Trust Priority Area:
Creating pathways and a trailhead to one of the first Natural Resource Conservation Areas in Washington State.  The Mountains to Sound Greenway National Heritage Area is home to a 5.5-mile trail that helps to preserve the region’s natural treasures and guides hikers to Teneriffe Falls, a cascade nestled within the Mount Si Natural Resources...

February 13, 2023
Greenway Trust Priority Area:
Path reconstruction revitalizes a popular trail to improve the health of habitats and humans.  The Annette Lake Trail winds through talus avalanche chutes and roaring waterfalls, enrapturing thousands of visitors each year who trek through old-growth woodland within the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest to catch a glimpse of neighboring mountain tops. As many as...

May 14, 2022
Greenway Trust Priority Area:
Local nonprofits and volunteers teamed up to make the trail safer and more sustainable for its nearly 300,000 annual visitors.  Rattlesnake Ledge, owned and operated by Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) and one of the most popular hiking trails in the I-90 corridor, reopened in late March 2021 after being closed for nearly a year due to...

May 11, 2022
Greenway Trust Priority Area:
Extensive repairs and a path reroute enable this popular trail to reopen after a three-year closure. If you’re a seasoned recreationist within the Mountains to Sound Greenway National Heritage Area and a fan of the Middle Fork Snoqualmie River Valley, you may recall the tumultuous history of the Middle Fork Snoqualmie River Trail. Throughout the...

May 3, 2022
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Partnering to show the Teanaway Community Forest some love through volunteer work.  The Teanaway Love Day is an annual volunteer event to complete maintenance and recreation projects in the Teanaway Community Forest.   In 2013, Washington State protected 50,241 acres in the Teanaway River Basin. This land, the Teanaway Community Forest (TCF), is now co-managed...

March 24, 2022
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A multi-use, stacked-loop, nonmotorized trail system linking the communities of Cle Elum, Roslyn, and Ronald to the Teanaway Community Forest. Located just a latte away from Seattle, the mountain communities of Ronald, Roslyn, and Cle Elum are experiencing a steadily growing stream of visitors seeking connection with the outdoors. Recreational tourism generates $185 million...

March 24, 2022
Greenway Trust Priority Area:
Restoring a quarry to protect endangered fish, provide better habitat, and improve recreational opportunities.  Gold Creek, the headwaters of the upper Yakima River, originates in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness and flows into Lake Keechelus just east of Snoqualmie Pass. The arrival of European settlers in Gold Creek Valley created disturbances from logging, mining, dams,...

January 10, 2022
Greenway Trust Priority Area:
Trailhead improvements, including the addition of restroom facilities, expanded parking, and new signage, help to keep up with use on this popular trail. Snoqualmie Lake is a large, peaceful destination within the beautiful Alpine Lakes Wilderness. This trail is unique in that visitors can begin their adventure from either Highway 2 or the Middle Fork...

August 14, 2021
Greenway Trust Priority Area:
Relocating a troublesome section of trail to ensure sustainability for the future. Named for the sound of long-ago steam whistles used by loggers throughout the region, in recent years Poo Poo Point has become a popular destination for hikers, nature enthusiasts and view seekers. On a clear day, you’ll enjoy fantastic views of Lake Sammamish, Squak...