FAQs
Phase 1: Expected completion in early 2027.
Planning, conceptual design, and the creation of a framework plan.Phase 2: Expected completion summer 2028.
Completion of the preliminary design and environmental review of the recommended trail alignment and amenities.Phase 3: Expected completion by summer 2029
Final design and permitting for the trail.
What is the Woodinville Eastrail Corridor Project?
The Woodinville Eastrail Corridor Project will transform a dormant 1.9-mile rail line into a dynamic multi-use trail and linear park that weaves through the heart of the city. More than a trail, this project is a catalyst for connection - linking neighborhoods, supporting local businesses, and shaping a healthier, more vibrant Woodinville.
What are the project limits? Where will the corridor connect?
The Woodinville Eastrail segment begins at Wilmot Gateway Park and extends north through downtown Woodinville to the city limits. This segment will link Woodinville to existing and future Snohomish and King County trail connections, including the 42-mile Eastrail network, Sammamish River Trail, and the future Centennial Trail extension in Snohomish County. The City of Woodinville, King County, and Snohomish County are coordinating closely throughout the design phase to ensure that the Eastrail Corridor will integrate seamlessly with 175 miles of existing regional trails, facilitating access to the heart of Woodinville and supporting anticipated growth in the region.
Woodinville’s Eastrail Corridor will be both a linear park and a multi-use trail. In most areas, the project corridor is about 100 feet wide (picture three school buses, 10 kayaks, or a blue whale), allowing room to create a vibrant public space where residents and visitors can connect with neighbors, nature, and all that Woodinville has to offer. There are other areas where the design space will be limited due to corridor constraints, including wetlands, roadway crossings, and steep grades.
What is the project schedule?
We are currently developing a framework plan that will set the foundation for the project and the future phases, including trail alignment alternatives, a cultural plan that identifies existing or new community assets to connect to the segment, and options for phasing investment and construction of the project over time. This work will be organized into three phases:
The City will move forward with securing additional funding for the construction phase after planning is complete.
What improvements will the Woodinville Eastrail Project bring?
This project will deliver better downtown connections for people walking, riding, and rolling, improve the traffic flow, add connections to local business, and improve access to transit and green spaces, including fully ADA-compliant infrastructure.
Will community members be involved in the design?
The Woodinville Eastrail Project will be designed with - and for - the community. Public engagement is central to shaping the corridor’s identity, amenities, and priorities. Community members, local organizations, and tribal governments are all playing a role in determining the vision for this space. There will be regular community engagement in the future as we continue to plan and design the corridor. To stay up to date on opportunities to engage with the project, sign up for email alerts.
How will this project be funded?
The Woodinville Eastrail Project is a long-term public investment that will be delivered in phases. Funding has been secured for planning, design, and community engagement through a $5 million RAISE (Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity) federal grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation.
Construction funding will be pursued as design advances, and as federal, state, and private opportunities arise. The estimated total project cost is $7.1 million.
When will the Trail open? When will we be able to use the trail? Will the trail open in phases?
The Woodinville Eastrail project will be created in phases. The City’s goal is to provide access to a usable interim trail on the old rail pathway as quickly as possible while design and construction are being finalized for a finished trail and community park with amenities.
Existing Woodinville public works projects, 133rd Ave NW Roundabout and SR202 Widening and Trestle Replacement, are part of the Woodinville Eastrail corridor. Those trail sections will be opened to the public, in an interim state, once the trestle project is complete. The intent is to continue opening developed sections of the linear park and trail over the coming years as funding allows. Public activation opportunities on the Woodinville Eastrail corridor will also begin ramping up during this period to establish the corridor as a community trail and extension of the Eastrail network. The City aims to finalize the corridor, with the final trail surface, recreation areas, and community amenities, in the next 10-20 years.
This timeline may change as we move through the development of the framework plan noted above. More information on potential trail designs and construction sequencing will be available in early 2027.
What will the trail surface be?
The Woodinville Eastrail corridor trail surface will evolve as the project develops over the next 10-20 years, as the City plans to complete trail construction in phases. To facilitate this rolling operational goal and allow community use before completion of the final trail, gravel will temporarily be applied along the old rail pathway until different sections of the trail are established with the final multi-modal trail surface installed. The final trail finish is still being decided and may include a mix of gravel and paved, or fully paved.
How are you working with Snohomish County, King County, or Eastrail Partners on the connecting trails?
The City of Woodinville, King County, and Snohomish County are coordinating closely throughout the design phase to ensure that the Eastrail Corridor will integrate seamlessly with 175 miles of existing regional trails, facilitating access to the heart of Woodinville and supporting anticipated growth in the region.