Bayview Trail Connector design would link Marysville and Lake Stevens
Marysville and Lake Stevens are advancing design for a 4.7-mile paved trail that would connect the Bayview Trail at SR 528 to 8th Street SE in Lake Stevens.
Why it matters
If built, the connector would give walkers and cyclists a paved route between southeast Marysville, Lake Stevens and the regional Centennial Trail network.
What happened
The cities hosted a June 3 open house for residents to review 60% designs and continue collecting public comments on the trail alignment.
The details
- Route: the project would run from the south end of the existing Bayview Trail at 64th Street NE, also SR 528, to 8th Street SE in Lake Stevens.
- Length: the planned connector is 4.7 miles long.
- Alignment: the proposed trail follows utility easements, city streets and some unincorporated Snohomish County areas.
- Design context: the 30% design phase was informed by a Maptionnaire public survey and an in-person open house in 2024.
- Funding: the earlier design phase was funded by a $504,700 Washington State Department of Commerce grant, and the cities are pursuing state funding for final design and construction.
What's next
The project page says the joint segment from 8th Street SE to SR 528 is ready for the next design phase, including specific alignment work.
Sources
Official records for this story1 reference
- Bayview Trail Connector project page2026-06-03 - Agenda item Bayview Trail Connector 60% design - Project page updated for June 3, 2026 open house
Project page: Marysville and Lake Stevens are developing a 4.7-mile paved trail from 64th Street NE/SR 528 to 8th Street SE and are pursuing state funding for design and construction.