Woodhaven Regional Park

local tip

# Woodhaven Regional Park Date Tip This is a solid 15-minute woodland walk through old-growth forest (western redcedar, douglas-fir, ponderosa pine) right next to Bellevue Creek—peaceful and cool even on hot days, which makes it perfect for a casual, low-pressure first date or a quiet anniversary stroll. The flat perimeter trail is easy enough for non-hikers, though the ground's uneven so wear decent shoes, and heads up that it's gated in a way that looks like a private residence, so don't get spooked. The real magic is the owls that live here (no dogs allowed to protect them)—if you're quiet and pay attention, you might actually hear or spot one, which is a genuinely cool shared moment. Best visited on a weekday morning or early evening when it's peaceful; weekends probably get busier, and you'll want to avoid peak heat hours.