Walk in an expanding vibrant city, which is growing and moving into the 21st century. Although the Federal Way Light Rail Station is not yet open, the 10K route qualifies for the Light Rail Challenge because it safely passes by the construction site of the future Station (the 5K does not). The route also includes a walk up the Civic Center’s steps and in through Steel Lake Park.
Distance & Distance & Trail Rating: 5K and 10K. Rating: 1A.
Start Location: Federal Way Community Center. 876 S. 333rd St., Federal Way, WA 98003
Start Location Hours: M-F: 5:00am – 9:00pm. Sat: 7:00am – 6:00pm.
Sun: 9:00am – 5:00pm. Walk hours dawn to dusk. Community Center has reduced hours on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve. Closed on major holidays – call at (253) 835-6900 to confirm.
Driving Directions:
From I-5, take exit 142B (S 348th St. / SR-18 WEST). Continue west on S. 348 St. to 9th Ave. S. Turn right on 9th Ave. S. and continue to the end, at S. 332nd St. Turn left on S. 332nd St. Community Center on right at top of hill. Turn right into first driveway (or continue on 332nd, as it veers right, to the roundabout at 333rd, and take the next driveway on right).
Amenities: Restrooms: yes | Pets: yes | Strollers: hard | Wheelchairs: no
Contact: Diane Wagner (253) 875-3064
AVA Walk Sanction Name & Number: Federal Way Parks / Link Light Rail – Y1021