Location: Kent
Top Things to do in Kent
What to do and see in Kent, Washington (WA): The Best Nature & Parks
Kent is a city located in King County, Washington, United States. It is the sixth largest city in the state and third largest in the county. Kent is in the heart of the Seattle–Tacoma metropolitan area, located 19 miles south of Seattle and 19 miles northeast of Tacoma. Incorporated in 1890, it is the second oldest incorporated city in King County, after Seattle. Kent's population as of April, 2010 was 92,411 according to the 2010 census. The total grew to an estimated 126,952 as of July 1, 2015, owing primarily to annexation.
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1. South 277th Corridor Trail
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 6 reviews
Reviewed By JasonHennig - Renton, United States
The trail is pretty nice; it's paved the whole way from start to finish, and has a few benches along the way. If you're new to hiking, you can take the hill a little slow, and you'll be fine. The woods are very pretty, and it leads to a pleasant bridge. Only thing I'd caution is that the area's pretty rife with devil's club, so don't touch any of that. Otherwise, there's free parking right by the trailhead, and the whole thing is just a touch over 2 miles round trip. Overall a very pleasant hike.
2. Soos Creek Trailhead
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 6 reviews
Reviewed By KweqSmanit - Seattle, United States
Soos Creek is a nice trail which goes through a moderately mixed wooded area and you will have walkers and joggers, birders, bicyclists, runners, and skaters as company. The end or beginning if you start from the south) is on 136th St in Kent and features a playground, nice day use area for picnicking, bbq area,a covered picnic shelter area, restrooms, and parking as well. The main area path is paved and is smooth and mostly shaded and covered over in areas. Other areas are open to the sky.
3. Boulevard Lane Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By KweqSmanit - Seattle, United States
Boulevard Lane Park, located in Kent, is a great smaller park with a nice outdoor basketball court and a nice tree encircled grass open field and a kids playground area as well as a short and scenic wooden nature boardwalk to explore. The boardwalk ends in a swampy area after a short walk. There are dragonflies and stellar jays, plenty of ravens, squirrels, hawks, bluejays to keep you company.It isn't crowded here but is worth visiting for some peace and quiet time and isn't too busy so you may have it to yourself if you are lucky. Parking is limited and it is near houses so you will want to be mindful you are in a residential area but tis is worth a visit in my opinion.
4. Chestnut Ridge Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By KweqSmanit - Seattle, United States
Chestnut Ridge is a very nice park in the south of Renton area and north of Kent. It is near an elementary school next door and located primarily in a residential kind of area but has a great view looking towards SeaTac airport and you can watch planes land as well. It features a really nice playground, covered barbecue and picnic tables area, bathrooms and a drinking fountain, trash cans, a walking and jogging track which goes around the park area and as well there is plenty of room for sunbathing or flying a frisbee or throwing the football around. Though it isn't really big it is very nice and well taken care of and I would come here again for sure for a picnic or just for some relaxation time.
5. Green River Natural Resources Area
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 19 reviews
Reviewed By Bcooking - Queen Creek, United States
It's been a dry long summer that ended today as we only reach low 60s with rain ☔️ to be here all week. A welcomed change for Kent and the NW to clean our air and end the fire season. Take the trail to hike or jog.
