Ensure Move Ahead WA funding for Eastrail projects obligated for specific timeframes for project planning and construction Other areas of support Eastrail Partners strongly supports robust investments for outdoor programs like Washington Wildlife & Recreation Program (WWRP), the Land & Water Conservation Fund (LWCF), and other related programs. This type of project funding is important […]

From new transit connections to community murals to thousands biking, walking, and rolling, 2024 was another year of connections on the Eastrail. Here are a few of the highlights from this year, and some of the things we’re looking forward to in 2025: Light Rail Opens in Bellevue In April, Sound Transit opened a section […]

Just in time for the darkest month of the year, several Eastrail communities are bringing bright, festive lights to the trail and adjacent parks. This December is great time to put on some layers, light up your ride, and go check out these free public light displays! Google Lights in Kirkland With thousands of lights […]

If you find yourself walking, biking, or rolling through the newest Eastrail segment in Bellevue this week, you may have noticed an artist painting a storage container just off the trail between NE 4th and the NE 8th bridge. The artist, Nikita Ares, designed the mural specifically for the new segment of Eastrail after responding […]

King County Parks, which owns and operates several large segments of current and future Eastrail – and many other regional trails – is seeking feedback on their regional trail hours. Currently, regional trails operated by King County are open “dawn to dusk,” meaning that, especially during winter, those who choose to use trails in the […]

Eastrail connections to the north received exciting news last month, with the announcement that Snohomish County can move to the next step in linking their section of the Eastrail network, to be named “Centennial Trail South.” When completed, it will mean a continuous trial connection from Eastrail in King County all the way to the […]

Eastrail Partners was honored to bring together Eastrail enthusiasts, elected officials, and corporate sponsors to celebrate the end of another summer season on the trail and raise funds to support our focus of making the Eastrail for everyone, every day. With generous support from Amazon and Puget Sound Energy, a full room of Eastrail enthusiasts […]

Eastrail Partners was excited to bring another season of summer concerts directly to the trail in Kirkland this July. The Feriton Spur Amphitheater hosted four Wednesday evening performances, spanning genre, language, age, and cultures from around the world. Community members came out to enjoy the performances on the lawn, and many trail users paused during […]

CALL FOR MURAL ARTIST ON BEHALF OF KING COUNTY PARKS Deadline: July 28, 2024, Midnight OPPORTUNITY Eastrail Partners, on behalf of King County Parks, seeks an artist to design a mural to adorn a storage container being placed along the Eastrail in the Wilburton Neighborhood of Bellevue. This opportunity is open to all mural artists […]