The park was the site of a major beach restoration project that replaced a concrete seawall with natural beach nourishment to aid salmon migration.
The playground site is part of a larger property once used by the U.S. Army during the Cold War as a Nike missile site.
The park provides direct views of the Olympic Mountains and Vashon Island across the Puget Sound.
The restoration efforts at Seahurst were designed to protect the spawning grounds of Chum and Coho salmon.
Local volunteers and the city frequently conduct 'Beach Naturalist' programs to educate visitors about intertidal marine life.
Seahurst Park Playground is a nature-integrated play area located within a 183-acre regional park on the shores of the Puget Sound. The playground features modern, accessible climbing structures and play equipment designed to blend with the surrounding forest canopy. It is situated at the terminus of a winding access road that descends from the residential bluffs of Burien. The park includes a mile of pebble beach, salmon-bearing streams, and extensive forested hiking trails. A massive environmental restoration project completed in 2014 improved the shoreline and creek habitats for local wildlife. The playground area is immediately adjacent to picnic shelters and public restroom facilities.
The elevated boardwalk area looking toward the water with the Olympic Mountains in the background.
Bring sturdy footwear for walking the transition between the sandy/pebble beach and the playground area.
Park in the upper lot to enjoy the forested descent, or the lower lot for direct access to the playground and beach.
Check local tide charts before visiting to time your walk along the shoreline.
Do not attempt to collect or remove beach glass, driftwood, or marine life, as the park is a protected ecosystem.
Stay on marked trails to protect sensitive salmon-bearing stream banks and vegetation.
