Seattle bike trails for families
My family has a love for all things outdoors. Lucky for us, the Seattle area has no shortage of great bike trails. But while some of the city’s best-known and busiest bike routes may be amazing for capable cyclists, kids like mine, who are just getting the hang of the sport, may need a quieter place to bike ride as they develop their skills.
Whether your little one is mastering their balance bike, just getting ready to ditch the training wheels or loves to cruise on a scooter, I’ve scouted 10 of the best bicycle trails and parks around Seattle and the Eastside for beginners. Paved, wide and low-traffic, these parks and paths will have them pedaling away in a flash.
- Washington Park Arboretum, Seattle
- Maple Leaf Reservoir Park, Seattle
- Seward Park, Seattle
- Lincoln Park, West Seattle
- Paramount School Park, Shoreline
- Redmond Central Connector, Redmond
- East Lake Sammamish Trail, Sammamish
- Rainier Trail, Issaquah
- Bellevue Downtown Park, Bellevue
- Green River Trail, Kent
Editor’s note: This article was originally published in 2019 and was most recently updated on May 15, 2025, by ParentMap’s family fun editor, Meredith Charaba, with a thorough fact-check.
