Feb 2, 2023 | Featured, Parks & Trails, Walk-n-Talk
The groundhog is seeing his shadow this year, but it looks like he won’t be seeing it again on Sunday, February 5 for our Walk-n-Talk. Come on out and walk with other walkers. Think of it as a chance to talk to people you wouldn’t otherwise have a chance...
Nov 3, 2022 | Featured, Walk-n-Talk
It’s walking time again. Let’s begin the month of November by heading north from Burien Town Square into and around Chelsea Park. Other times we’ve found these scenic gems in the neighborhood: Dottie Harper Park, Burien Community Garden,...
Sep 28, 2022 | Featured, Parks & Trails, Walk-n-Talk
On Sunday, October 2, the Walk-n-Talk will start at Burien Town Square, head west to Lake Burien Park, then loop back around into town, passing by the current installations in the public art spaces at The Maverick Apartments and Merrill Gardens, (curated in...
Mar 30, 2022 | Featured, Walk-n-Talk
Spring is in the air and it’s time for a walk! (Isn’t it always time for a walk?) Walking is fun. It gets you out of the house. You get the chance to talk to people you wouldn’t otherwise chat with. And it keeps you healthy and smiling. We will walk...
Jan 15, 2022 | City of Burien, Featured, Health & Well-Being, WABI Weekday Walkers, Walking, Walking Event
The WABI Weekday Walkers are back on home turf this month with a walk from Burien Town Center around Lake Burien and back. Please join us on this mostly flat, 2.7 mile loop. We expect to walk for about an hour. Highlights include peek-a-boo glimpses of historic Lake...
Jul 28, 2021 | Art Walks, City of Burien, Featured, Walk-n-Talk
“I had a pleasant time on this walk and discovered art in Burien that I hadn’t known about since living in the area beginning in 1992. Where are we heading on the next walk?” Rick Frequent Walk-n-Talker Sunday August 1, 2021 In keeping with our summertime tradition,...
Feb 4, 2021 | Art Walks, Featured, Walk-n-Talk
We have a special Walk-n-Talk lined up for this Sunday, Feb. 7, in honor of Black History Month. Black Lives Matter in American History Exhibit Here in the City of Burien, we are fortunate to have a large exhibit displayed in 11 window fronts around town. The exhibit...
Aug 29, 2019 | Featured, Walk-n-Talk, Walking
It’s walking time again. Let’s begin the month of September and enjoy the long, holiday weekend by heading north from Burien Town Square into and around Chelsea Park. Other times we’ve found these scenic gems in the neighborhood: Dottie Harper Park,...
Jul 31, 2019 | Art Walks, Featured, Walk-n-Talk, Walking
“Only through art can we emerge from ourselves and know what another person sees.” – Marcel Proust In keeping with our summertime tradition, come join the 7th Annual Burien Public Art Walk-n-Talk on Sunday, August 4, as we begin the NINTH year (!) of our monthly...
Apr 5, 2019 | Featured, Health & Well-Being, Walk-n-Talk, Walking
It’s time for a walk! (Isn’t it always time for a walk?) It’s fun. It gets you out of the house. You get the chance to talk to people you wouldn’t otherwise chat with. And it keeps you healthier in the midst of spring flu season. Join the other...
Nov 1, 2018 | Featured, Health & Well-Being, Parks & Trails, Walk-n-Talk, Walking
This Sunday, November 4, the monthly Walk-n-Talk will start at Burien Town Square, head west to Lake Burien Park, then loop back around into town to see the current installations in the public art spaces at The Maverick Apartments and Merrill Gardens, (curated in...
Aug 31, 2018 | Featured, Parks & Trails, Walk-n-Talk, Walking, Walking Event
It’s a holiday weekend, a great time to go for a Walk-n-Talk with neighbors. This Sunday, September 2, we’ll meet at Burien Town Square Park to stroll up and over to Mathison Park, Burien’s highest point, where we’ll walk the park’s...
Nov 29, 2017 | Featured, Health & Well-Being, Walk-n-Talk, Walking
It’s Walk-n-Talk time on Sunday, December 3. Let’s head north from Burien Town Square and stroll through Chelsea Park. Whether rain or shine, we’ll smile and chat, just the same. This is a FREE activity and draws people of many ages. Just come chat...
Nov 2, 2017 | Featured, Health & Well-Being, Walk-n-Talk, Walking
It’s time for a walk this Sunday, November 5! (Isn’t it always time for a walk?) It’s fun. It gets you out of the house. You get the chance to talk to people you wouldn’t otherwise chat with. And it keeps you healthier. Join the other Walkers...
Oct 31, 2017 | Featured, Walking, Walking Event
Join members of our community for a WALK FOR UNITY, COMMUNITY AND CULTURE. Date & time: Friday, November 3. MEET UP at 5:15PM. START WALKING at 5:30PM Starting point: Next to the Spray Park at Burien Town Square behind City Hall at 400 SW 152nd St....
Sep 5, 2017 | Other Local Walks, Walking, Walking Event
Join Hospitality House at their annual ‘Walk for the Women’ fundraiser on Sept. 16, 2017, starting at 10 a.m. in Burien Town Square! Event: Hospitality House’s ‘Walk for the Women’ fundraiser will be Saturday, Sept. 16 Start: September 16, 2017 10:00 am End: September...
Jun 1, 2017 | Featured, Health & Well-Being, Walk-n-Talk, Walking, Walking Event
Wow, it’s June! Let’s start the summer months with a Walk-n-Talk. Sunday, June 4th, we’ll meet up on the grassy knoll at Burien Town Square, walk to and around the Seahurst neighborhood, then back into town. Think of it as a chance to talk to people...
May 5, 2017 | Featured, Health & Well-Being, Parks & Trails, Walk-n-Talk, Walking
Care to walk through a wooded ravine, bright with late “spring green”? This Sunday, May 7, 2017, our Walk-n-Talk will start at the top of the hill and walk down the service road to the Marine Science Center at the north end of Seahurst Beach. This road,...
Sep 5, 2016 | Featured, Health & Well-Being, Other Local Walks, Walking, Walking Event
Annual WALK FOR THE WOMEN, Saturday, September 17, 2016 This year organizers are promising “a gift for every walker!” Hospitality House Shelter for Homeless Women – located in Burien – has been assisting homeless women for 16 years to regain home, health and hope here...
Aug 31, 2016 | Featured, Health & Well-Being, Walk-n-Talk, Walking, Walking Event
September already?! How could that be? Let’s launch into Autumn with a Walk-n-Talk on a holiday weekend. Sunday, September 4th, we’ll meet up on the grassy knoll at Burien Town Square, walk to and around the Seahurst neighborhood, then back into...
