Cedar River Regional Park

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Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Cedar River Regional Park is located in King County, Washington.


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Summary

The park is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts who enjoy hiking, fishing, and birdwatching. One of the main attractions of the park is the Cedar River Trail, which winds along the river and offers scenic views of the surrounding forests and wildlife.

There are several specific points of interest in the park, including the Renton Community Center, which offers classes and programs for visitors, and the Cedar River Watershed Education Center, which provides educational exhibits and programs about the importance of water conservation and environmental protection.

Visitors to the park can also enjoy fishing in the Cedar River, which is home to several species of salmon and trout. The park is also home to a variety of bird species, including ospreys, bald eagles, and great blue herons.

One interesting fact about Cedar River Regional Park is that it is part of the larger Cedar River Watershed, which provides drinking water for the greater Seattle area. The park is also part of the larger King County Parks system, which includes over 200 parks and trails throughout the region.

The best time of year to visit Cedar River Regional Park is during the summer months, when the weather is warm and dry, and the river is a popular spot for swimming and fishing. However, the park is open year-round, and visitors can enjoy hiking and wildlife watching during the fall and winter months as well.

       

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Park & Land Designation Reference

National Park
Large protected natural areas managed by the federal government to preserve significant landscapes, ecosystems, and cultural resources; recreation is allowed but conservation is the priority.
State Park
Public natural or recreational areas managed by a state government, typically smaller than national parks and focused on regional natural features, recreation, and education.
Local Park
Community-level parks managed by cities or counties, emphasizing recreation, playgrounds, sports, and green space close to populated areas.
Wilderness Area
The highest level of land protection in the U.S.; designated areas where nature is left essentially untouched, with no roads, structures, or motorized access permitted.
National Recreation Area
Areas set aside primarily for outdoor recreation (boating, hiking, fishing), often around reservoirs, rivers, or scenic landscapes; may allow more development.
National Conservation Area (BLM)
BLM-managed areas with special ecological, cultural, or scientific value; more protection than typical BLM land but less strict than Wilderness Areas.
State Forest
State-managed forests focused on habitat, watershed, recreation, and sustainable timber harvest.
National Forest
Federally managed lands focused on multiple use—recreation, wildlife habitat, watershed protection, and resource extraction (like timber)—unlike the stricter protections of national parks.
Wilderness
A protected area set aside to conserve specific resources—such as wildlife, habitats, or scientific features—with regulations varying widely depending on the managing agency and purpose.
Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Land
Vast federal lands managed for mixed use—recreation, grazing, mining, conservation—with fewer restrictions than national parks or forests.
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