Trails Program

Draft Soft Surface Trails Maintenance Plan

The Seattle Parks and Recreation Soft Surface Trails Management Plan will be a guiding document to guide the department and the community when addressing the overall maintenance of our nearly 100 miles of trail within the City.  Trail Types, Levels of Service, Standards, and Best Management Practices are just some of the areas covered in the plan as we work to provide safe and equitable access to our green spaces. All community members are invited to review and comment on our Draft Soft Surface Trails Maintenance Plan.

Amir Williams
Trails Program, Seattle Parks and Recreation
Amir.Williams@seattle.gov 
(206) 702-3439

Download the Draft Soft Surface Trails Maintenance Plan

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Volunteer with us and help improve our extensive trails system! Contact Amir Williams at (206) 702-3439 or email Amir.Williams@seattle.gov.

Seattle Parks and Recreation’s Trails Program marks our commitment and that of our dedicated volunteers to address the need for trail development standards, construction and maintenance within our more than 4,000 acres of natural areas. Under the program, we are taking an inventory of existing trails and coordinating new trail development.

The park system has many miles of developed and semi-developed trails. Some are in very good condition while others are in poor condition and in serious need of renovation. Still others receive regular use but aren't well known to the public because they are located within newly acquired open space properties.

The Trails Program will focus on four major areas of work:

• Developing standard specifications for trail construction on land.
• Completing an inventory condition assessment of the park and trail system.
• Developing a long-term trail renovation and construction plan.
• Completing trail renovation projects

In addition to the sites that are identified on our yearly work plan, the Trails Program is available to consult with community groups to help develop a trails coordinator needs assessment, a plan for the park, and to convey trail maintenance and construction standards on a time-available basis. We are also available to help organize and lead work parties with Friends Of groups.