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Lakeland North Urban Park

Lakeland North Urban Park

King County Parks LogoView a recording of the October 28, 2026 Lakeland virtual open house. The presentation materials are also available.

Lakeland North Nature Park

A new King County Park is coming to South King County. Temporarily named Lakeland North Nature Park, this new 20-acre park is located between Auburn and Federal Way in a narrow piece of Unincorporated King County. (view location in Google Maps).

In October 2026 King County Parks is excited to share an updated design for this park following two earlier rounds of public engagement and design in 2024 and 2025. The current schedule is to be under construction in 2027.

See the new design and provide feedback over the next few pages on this website.

Rendering of the new park

 

The park is funded by the

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Phase 3 - Fall 2026

In fall 2026 a new proposed park plan will be shared for public input.  

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Phase 2 - Present Concept Designs 2024

We will take input provided in Phase 1 and develop a series of different concept plans that will show various ways the park could be built in terms of trails, playground, shelters, and other park features.

King County will ask for public feedback and preferences on the different concept plans via in person/virtual events and an online survey.

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Phase 1 - Introductions and Listening 2023

King County is introducing this new park property to neighbors and community organizations. We are listening for what community priorities are for the new park via in person/virtual meetings and an online survey. We will learn the type of experiences you want in the park, and any concerns or challenges you want us to be aware of.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Daphne Payne, Project Manager, King County Parks - daphne.payne@kingcounty.gov
  • Joe Inslee, Project Manager, King County Parks - jinslee@kingcounty.gov

Construction is anticipated to begin as early as 2027

As part of King County's Land Conservation Initiative one overall goal of the park is to increase access to nature. A play meadow can be incorporated into the design, but not formal athletic facilities.

The park is funded by the