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He donated the land that makes up Shoreview Park to the Shoreline School District. In 1997, the City of Shoreline assumed ownership of both parks. [1] In 2023, the City of Shoreline removed the Hidden Lake dam to restore the old stream and began substantial trail improvements around the former site of the lake.
Hamlin Park is an 80-acre public park in Shoreline, Washington. The park includes a wooded area with trails, a softball/baseball field with bleachers, two playgrounds, and a picnic shelter. [ 1 ] An orienteering course with waypoint markers is laid out within the park.
Echo Lake has played an important role in Shoreline's history. During the 1800s, logging was a significant industry in the region. In the early 1900s, Mowatt's Sawmill operated at the north end of Echo Lake. [1] From 1916 to 1996, the lake had a bathing beach that cost a nickel for admission.
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Shoreline's 25 parks hold a total of 330 acres (130 ha) of park land. Boeing Creek and Shoreview Park, which abuts Shoreline Community College, contains Boeing Creek, flowing on its way to Hidden Lake and Puget Sound. Echo Lake is located within city limits, and contains Echo Lake Park. Other parks include Hamlin Park and Kruckeberg Botanic Garden.
The first two parks were formed from donated land in 1915, and by 1929 the state had seven parks. In 1947 the State Parks Committee was renamed to the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission and given authority to oversee the state park system. By 1960 the number of state parks had increased to 130.
The city is situated at the northwest end of Lake Washington along State Route 522, which provides connections to Seattle and Bothell. Lake Forest Park includes several parks and nature reserves, access to the Burke–Gilman Trail, and organized summer events. The population of the city was 13,630 at the 2020 census.
Pages in category "Parks in Shoreline, Washington" The following 4 pages are in this category, out of 4 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. B.