Lake Forest Park, Washington

About Lake Forest Park

Lake Forest Park, WA is a close-knit town located in central Washington with an estimated population of 13,276.

Officially, Lake Forest Park is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 3.52 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 3,772 residents per square mile.

📰 Lake Forest Park News Today

• Lake Forest Park Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 24
• 5522 NE 193rd St, Lake Forest Park, WA 98155 Realtor.com · Jul 7
• Seattle teen’s unique little library pays the music forward KNKX · Feb 4
• Daniel Kencke Obituary (1960 - 2026) - Lake Forest Park, WA - Idaho Statesman Legacy obituary · Jul 29
• Man shot by homeowner in Lake Forest Park lived in house that caught fire, police say KOMO · Jan 28

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Lake Forest Park Unique

• The only place in America named Lake Forest Park — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Part of the fabric of Washington — one of 639 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 13,276.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 3 miles.

📍 Neighborhoods in Lake Forest Park

Click a neighborhood to see it on the map.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Lake Forest Park

• 2C Thai — thai
• Ahadu Ethiopian Restaurant — ethiopian
• Boba House — bubble tea (café)
• Briley's BBQ and Grill — barbecue
• Brown Study Coffee Space — coffee shop (café)
• El Parche Colombiano — colombian
• Enat Ethiopian Restaurant — ethiopian
• Epic Cafe — coffee shop (café)
• Giddy Sloth Cafe — coffee shop (café)
• Honey Bear Bakery (café)

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Lake Forest Park

• Albert Davis Park reviews ★
• Cedar Park reviews ★
• Kingfisher Natural Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Lake City Memorial Triangle reviews ★
• Lake City Mini-Park reviews ★
• Lake Forest Park Civic Club reviews ★
• Linwood Park reviews ★
• Little Brook Park reviews ★
• Meadowbrook Community Garden and Orchard · Garden reviews ★
• Meadowbrook Playfield reviews ★
• Pinehurst Playground reviews ★
• Pinehurst Pocket Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Lake Forest Park

• Brookside Elementary
• Lake Forest Park Elementary

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Lake Forest Park

🏘️ Nearby Communities