About 20 minutes south of Seattle, the community of Normandy Park, pop. 6,700, is a place where you can slow down a little and enjoy a little slice of the state’s natural beauty. The city is tucked between Seattle and Puget Sound, and it’s a city with nature trails and natural areas that are perfect for an easy stroll. Here are three of the city’s pleasant and tranquil nature trails.

1. Nature Trails Park
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This pleasant park is laced with walking trails that take nature lovers through varied vegetation. Most of the trails are shaded by a canopy of mature trees, so it’s the perfect hike for a warm day.
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There’s not much parking at the park, but it’s usually not very crowded. Just enjoy a stroll down the wide, easy trails – once you’re on the trail, you’ll feel like you’re far from urban development.
2. E. J. Nist Family Park
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This 5.2-acre park is half forested and it’s also a place for lovers of fresh fruit – bring a container and pick blackberries, apples, and plums when they are in season.

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The park has a gravel trail that extends the length of the property and soft earth trails that pass through the park’s wooded sections.
3. Marine View Park
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This 27-acre park is right on the shore of Puget Sound. The park includes a sand and gravel beach and rugged woodland areas.
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The park is laced with paths that are popular with birdwatchers and walkers in the morning and there are paths along a bluff that offer nice views of the sound. The park is expansive so you can always find a bit of peace and solitude.

Learn more about parks and trails in Normandy Park on the city’s website. If you’re up for a hike that’s a little longer and more challenging, here are some of the greatest trails on earth.

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Nature Trails Park, 19250 Marine View Dr SW, Normandy Park, WA 98166, USA
E.J. Nist Family Park, 242 SW Normandy Rd, Normandy Park, WA 98166, USA
Marine View Park, 20945 Marine View Dr SW, Normandy Park, WA 98166, USA