Woodland Park connection

The southwest connection links Green Lake to Woodland Park, sports fields, trails, and the zoo area across busy streets; use marked crossings.

Small lots and curb parking are distributed around the lake and fill quickly. Choose East Beach, West Beach, fields, or Small Craft Center before navigating.

The park is open daily 4 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. Beaches, wading pool, Evans Pool, community center, boat programs, restrooms, and fields use separate schedules.

Restrooms are concentrated near the community center, beaches, play area, and active facilities and may not keep full park hours.

Park, loop, playground, beaches, wading pool when open, and general recreation are free. Pool, programs, rentals, reservations, and parking may cost.

The paved 2.8-mile loop is broadly usable, with high congestion. Pedestrians use the inner lane; wheels use the outer one-way lane with a 10 mph limit.

Dogs must be leashed on a maximum five-foot leash and controlled on the busy loop. Dogs are excluded from play areas, designated swimming beaches, and wading pool.

The play area, seasonal wading pool, beaches, fields, and flat loop offer variety, but beach lifeguards and water play are seasonal and weather dependent.

The southwest connection links Green Lake to Woodland Park, sports fields, trails, and the zoo area across busy streets; use marked crossings. In 2026 East Beach closes after August 23 while West Beach remains lifeguarded through September 7. Check algae, bacteria, lifeguards, wading-pool weather, and crowd conditions.

Frequent buses serve Green Lake neighborhoods. Pick a stop near the intended side because walking the full loop adds 2.8 miles.