With summer concert season in full swing, lots of trail users might be thinking about how they can bike, walk, or roll down the Eastrail to their favorite outdoor music venue. Using regional trails like the Eastrail is a great way to get outside, save some money, and avoid the summer traffic. Below are some […]

Eastrail Partners, in collaboration with BelRed Arts District, was excited to host trail enthusiasts, elected officials, artists, and community members to its first ever “Eastrail Arts Walk” last Saturday in Bellevue. From the Wilburton Station – the direct connection between Eastrail and Sound Transit light rail – attendees walked along one of the newest trail […]

Less than a year after Sound Transit’s 2 Line started service, two new light rail stations are coming to Redmond May 10, 2025. With the Downtown Redmond Station situated directly on the Redmond Central Connector, Eastrail Partners is coordinating a series of bike rides from throughout the regional trail system, all leading to the Downtown […]

Eastrail Partners is excited to return to Feriton Spur Park for our summer concert series on the Eastrail in 2025, with four free concerts on Wednesday evenings in July. These performances provide free, family-friendly programming in Kirkland directly on the trail. Past performances have reflected the diversity of our region, including an interactive African Drumming […]

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 […]