Bothell Landing Park — Attraction in Bothell

The Burke-Gilman and Sammamish River Trails are fantastic for walking, biking, or running - and Bothell Landing is one of the best spots to access them. The Burke-Gilman Trail stretches about 20 miles from Bothell to Seattle’s Golden Gardens Park, while the Sammamish River Trail extends for 10.9 miles, connecting Bothell to Marymoor Park in Redmond.

Both trails are well-maintained, with smooth, paved paths that wind through scenic areas along the river, offering a mix of lush greenery, open views, and peaceful waterway vistas. If you’re biking, early morning or late afternoon on weekdays is the best time to go—weekends can get busy with families, joggers, and fellow cyclists, though it never feels overcrowded.

From the trail, there’s easy access to a variety of great spots in Bothell. You can stop for coffee at nearby Sidekick Coffee in Woodinville or grab a pint at McMenamins Anderson School in Bothell, just a short detour away. There are several breweries in the area like Beardslee Public House and Watts Brewing, as well as a few along the trail, making it a perfect destination for a mid-ride refreshment.

The trail is very safe, well-patrolled, and mostly flat, making it suitable for all ages and fitness levels. You’ll see a friendly mix of families, cyclists, dog walkers, and runners out enjoying the day. If you're looking for a scenic, versatile trail with plenty of access to local amenities, this is definitely...

Absolutely love this park. Grab a coffee at one of the local places (Social Grounds, Caffe Ladro, etc.) and a pastry from Hillcrest Bakery and cross the street into the park. Say hello to some puppos at the pop-up dog park and start your stroll! The trail to the right of the dog park by the historic buildings is pretty short, as it runs into private property after about 10 minutes of walking (though there is a cute boardwalk worth the walk). If you want a longer walk, cross the bridge on the left side of the dog park and then take a right. If you follow that trail it will loop around. To take the loop you can take a left when it gets to multiple options, or you can cross the bridge and then take a left. Beautiful view of the stream and great path for cycling. Probably a 30 minute walk or maybe a bit more. There is also a great playground for the kids and sometimes they have kayak rentals in the summer. Would not recommend paddlboarding here if you fall in easily. It’s called a slough for a reason, as there’s not much of a current and a whole lot of duck poo. 🤭😉

PS: there are two entrances for parking (and they don’t connect). The right lot across from the gas station looks more official but doesn’t have many spots. Keep driving past the dog park and take a right before the bridge. There is a gravel lot with plenty of parking there. Also, parking...

Beautiful, but it is listed as an off leash dog park because they have a pop up dog park here occasionally …only no one (out of all the friendly folks with dogs) visiting the park during our visit ever knows when the off leash action is going to happen —-and no one in charge seemingly has the inclination to list the park correctly on the parks public and well visited Google page. The result? Dog loving rubes like me drive way out of our way to other towns to let the pooch run, telling him how much fun he’s going to have when he gets there —only to crush sweet puppy dreams of freedom upon arrival …. Maybe I am overly irritated by this, but look, I hate lying to my dog, I don’t need this kind of guilt…. So… just like Throw up a sign or just do not list it as an off leash at all. Ever and keep your pop up off leash parks a secret. Here is a photo of my dog calling me a liar at the Bothell Landing Park that is currently NOT...