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Lake Forest Park Washington Map

Explore Lake Forest Park, Washington, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Lake Forest Park, Washington

How to Use This Lake Forest Park, Washington Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Lake Forest Park, Washington. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of Washington or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Lake Forest Park.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Lake Forest Park
State	Washington (WA)
County	King County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles)

Latitude	47.756764
Longitude	-122.28096
Population	13,630
Density	1496.3 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	98155
Area Code	206, 253
County Seat	Seattle
School District	Shoreline School District

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About Lake Forest Park, Washington

Lake Forest Park is a locality in King County, Washington, United States. It has a population of 13,630. The population density is 1496.3 people per km². Lake Forest Park is located at 47.7568°N, 122.2810°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. Lake Forest Park is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 98155.

Lake Forest Park occupies a verdant stretch of land where the persistent, cool moisture of the Pacific Northwest encourages a lush, evergreen canopy. It lies 1.7 miles west of Kenmore, WA (from Kenmore, WA: bearing 269°T), and is situated 6.2 miles north-northwest of Kirkland. Lyon Creek serves as the primary artery of the landscape, carving a quiet path through the terrain as it drains toward the lowlands. While the horizon is dominated by the distant, jagged silhouette of the Cascade Range, the immediate surroundings remain intimate, defined by deep, shadowed ravines and the dense growth of native conifers. Residents often find themselves four miles from the stillness of Hidden Lake, which offers a reflective contrast to the more active water movements nearby. The atmosphere carries a subtle scent of cedar and salt, a reminder that the expansive currents of Shilshole Bay wait only seven miles to the west.

History in Lake Forest Park reflects a deliberate choice to preserve a woodland character amidst the rapid transformation of the surrounding region. The local economy evolved from early resource-based activities into a residential landscape that prioritizes the quietude of its forested plots over dense industrial development. Many who reside here participate in the broader regional workforce, commuting to professional centers while maintaining a distinct domestic life defined by the preservation of local green space. Whispering Willow Park stands as a primary site for civic engagement, providing a public commons where the rhythm of the day is measured by the movement of light through the branches. The proximity of the Burke Gilman Trail, located four miles away, invites a steady flow of cyclists and pedestrians who value the intersection of recreation and utility.

Lake Forest Park maintains a cultural character that favors intellectual retreat and the measured pace of life found in a well-shaded neighborhood. The quietude of the surroundings is occasionally punctuated by the seasonal arrival of migratory birds or the subtle shifts in the long, gray light of winter. Notable landmarks emphasize the natural history of the area, as residents often organize efforts to protect the ecological integrity of the local ravines and creeks. While the region is home to many who contribute to the arts and sciences, the community remains humble, rarely drawing attention to the private lives of its residents. The spirit of the place is best observed during the quiet hours of dusk, when the fog drifts in from the west and the boundary between the forest and the home seems to dissolve entirely.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Bust of Adm. Grau Seminario (Public Artwork) — 0.3 mi, 255° W
Burke Gilman Trail Site (Local Park) — 0.3 mi, 165° S
Fireplace (Historic Ruins) — 0.4 mi, 260° W
Greenhouse (Historic Ruins) — 0.4 mi, 253° W
Lake Forest Park Legacy Green Space (Local Conservation Area) — 0.8 mi, 250° W
F. Bruce Stout (Monument) — 1.4 mi, 097° E
Open Space (Local Park) — 1.5 mi, 345° N
Battle of Manila Bay Memorial (Monument) — 1.5 mi, 239° SW
Saint Edward (State Park) — 1.7 mi, 155° SE
Catalyst Fine Art (Gallery) — 2.0 mi, 146° SE
ShoreLake Arts (Arts Centre) — 2.0 mi, 254° W
Landmark Crest Cinema Center (Cinema) — 2.1 mi, 255° W
Regal Cinebarre Mountlake (Cinema) — 2.2 mi, 314° NW
Jackson Park Golf Course (Local Recreation) — 2.2 mi, 225° SW
Shelton View Forest (State Conservation Area) — 2.6 mi, 042° NE
In Memory - Will Rogers (Monument) — 2.7 mi, 198° S
Seattle Public Utilities Watersheds (Local Conservation Area) — 3.5 mi, 100° E
Phoenix Theatre (Theatre) — 4.1 mi, 292° W
Drama Studio (Theatre) — 4.1 mi, 186° S
Viewing Platform (Viewpoint) — 4.3 mi, 086° E
Art Gallery (Gallery) — 4.7 mi, 332° NW
Distefano Winery (Attraction) — 5.0 mi, 091° E
Woodinville Wine Cellars (Attraction) — 5.4 mi, 090° E
Greenwood Arts Collective (Gallery) — 5.7 mi, 218° SW
Facelli Winery (Attraction) — 5.7 mi, 098° E
Snoqualmie National Forest (National Forest) — 25.2 mi, 133° SE · 1.3M acres
Olympic National Forest (National Forest) — 28.0 mi, 269° W · 632k acres
Olympic National Park (National Park) — 39.0 mi, 270° W · 1.8M acres

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