One of the best things about living in Washington is discovering its many hidden gems, some of which happen to be hiding in plain sight. Unless you grew up in Lynnwood or Edmonds, you’ve most likely never heard of Meadowdale Beach Park. This quiet sandy beach is flanked by lush, green forest, and the scenery is spectacular.

Meadowdale Beach Park is an oasis of native forest vegetation.

Terry Ruby / alltrails.com You’d never guess you were so close to the cities of Lynnwood and Edmonds.

The park features a two-mile out-and-back hiking trail that is incredible in any season.

Jessica Castle / alltrails.com Since Western Washington tends to have fairly mild winters, you can access this trail almost anytime.

As you stroll through the park’s corridor, listen for the sounds of the adjacent tumbling stream as it weaves its way through the trees.

Samantha Toft / alltrails.co, The small stream eventually forms a small marine estuary as it empties into Puget Sound.

This property was privately owned by several people before it became a public park.

Aisha Bowers / alltrails.com Its known history dates back to 1878, when John Lund first homesteaded the site. The site was eventually acquired by the Meadowdale Country Club, which closed in the late 1960s. That was when Snohomish County Parks purchased the land.

Eventually, your nature walk will take you right to a breathtaking beach.

Sameera Jayasoma / alltrails.com Enjoy panoramic views of Brown’s Bay, Puget Sound, the Kitsap Peninsula, the Olympic Mountains, and the neighboring islands.

There isn’t much to do here except relax—and that’s the point.

Jeevan Nara / Google Enjoy the views, check out the ferries gliding over the water, and be glad you found such a perfect oasis.

Parts of Meadowdale Beach Park are sometimes closed due to construction, which limits its access.

Daniel Rehm / alltrails.com Construction will be underway in the area until the fall of 2022. The park is open, but certain access points are closed, and some of the main hiking trail is temporarily closed. It will all be worth it when everything re-opens.

Have you ever discovered a secret attraction like this in Washington?

Terry Ruby / alltrails.com

You’d never guess you were so close to the cities of Lynnwood and Edmonds.

Jessica Castle / alltrails.com

Since Western Washington tends to have fairly mild winters, you can access this trail almost anytime.

Samantha Toft / alltrails.co,

The small stream eventually forms a small marine estuary as it empties into Puget Sound.

Aisha Bowers / alltrails.com

Its known history dates back to 1878, when John Lund first homesteaded the site. The site was eventually acquired by the Meadowdale Country Club, which closed in the late 1960s. That was when Snohomish County Parks purchased the land.

Sameera Jayasoma / alltrails.com

Enjoy panoramic views of Brown’s Bay, Puget Sound, the Kitsap Peninsula, the Olympic Mountains, and the neighboring islands.

Jeevan Nara / Google

Enjoy the views, check out the ferries gliding over the water, and be glad you found such a perfect oasis.

Daniel Rehm / alltrails.com

Construction will be underway in the area until the fall of 2022. The park is open, but certain access points are closed, and some of the main hiking trail is temporarily closed. It will all be worth it when everything re-opens.

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Address: Meadowdale Beach Park, 6026 156th St SW, Edmonds, WA 98026, USA