• Park Rules
• Trees, plants, and park features are a valuable part of the quality of life in Shoreline. City staff and volunteers work hard to maintain and improve our parks. Per Park Ordinance and the Shoreline Municipal Code, the removal or damaging of any City property, including trees, is a violation of ordinances and a punishable offense. If at any time you witness damage occurring in a park please call 911 immediately
• Dogs must remain on leash except in designated areas
• Alcoholic beverages are prohibited without a permit

• Map

Shoreline's Park Maintenance Team acts as stewards for the City’s parks, open spaces, and athletic fields including the preservation of natural areas and the enhancement of quality parks. Our goal is to create safe recreational and educational opportunities for the well-being and enjoyment of the public.

The Parks, Fleet, and Facilities Division is responsible for the following parks and facilities:

• 42 parks
• 14 restrooms (3 sanicans)
• 17 playgrounds
• 15 baseball fields
• 10 soccer fields
• 15 tennis courts
• 5 picnic shelters
• Kruckeberg Botanic Garden
• Two Community Gardens with over 70 plots 
• Two recreation centers: Richmond Highlands and Spartan Gym
• Many miles of forested trails
• The Interurban Trail

To maintain the City’s parks, we use various resources, including:

• 10 full-time Park Maintenance Team staff
• Annual professional services contracts 
• Numerous volunteers

To keep our Parks system running smoothly the Parks Maintenance team is responsible for the following:

• Litter removal
• Drainage and irrigation repair
• Tree care
• Carpentry
• Welding
• Athletic field preparation
• A wide variety of construction projects and park upgrades
• Assisting recreation and citizen groups with special events and projects

2022 Park Bond Projects webpage

• Improvements at Kruckeberg Botanic Garden, Shoreview Off-Leash Dog Area, Richmond Highlands, Ridgecrest, and James Keough Parks are complete!
• Brugger's Bog Park is closed for construction through winter 2026.
• Hillwood Park will close for construction in August 2026.
• Upper Hamlin Park is closed for construction through winter 2026.
  • The area around Ballfield 6 is now permanently closed. Ballfield 5 will remain in service throughout the duration of the project. Parking and access challenges are expected at various phases of the project, especially during the demolition and construction of the accessible ramp area at the south end of the parking lot along 25th Avenue NE.