17 Best Things to Do in Lynnwood, Washington

By VacationIdea Staff on January 25, 2023 - Updated

City of Lynnwood, WA - Government

Lynnwood is located in the North Puget Sound area, just 16 miles from Seattle. The modestly sized town is a suburban hub and a retail and office district. But, Lynnwood also offers lots of outdoor and indoor recreation as well. There are many public parks, nature trails, lakes, athletic complexes, and a recreation center with several swimming pools. Other activities include an indoor playground for kids, a large shopping center called Alderwood, and a generous amount of exquisite dining options.

We recommend that you call the attractions and restaurants ahead of your visit to confirm current opening times.

1.Alderwood Mall

Alderwood Mall is a shopping center that opened in 1979 with the anchor stores, JCPenney, Macy's, and Nordstrom. It has an enclosed portion and a few open-air regions called The Village and The Terraces. Alderwood Mall was the first mall in the world to welcome Zumiez, an apparel and footwear store that offers lifestyle fashions to young adults. And the mall is home to the United States' first Daiso store, a Japanese dollar store. Besides shopping, visitors of the mall can stop by the 16-screen theater to watch a newly released movie, or grab a bite to eat at a number of restaurants.

3000 184th St SW, Lynnwood, WA 98037, Phone: 425-771-1121

2.Lynnwood Recreation Center

The Lynnwood Recreation Center is a public facility where visitors have the option of paying for single day visits, a 10-visit pass, or even an annual pass. One of the reasons people come to the recreation center is to swim. The Center has five different swimming pools all at varying temperature levels. There is a recreation pool, a wellness pool, a lap pool, a family hot tub, and an adult hot tub. Also, there is a dry sauna for adult use only. To make the pools accessible to all guests, they provide an aquatic wheelchair, poolside lift, and safety equipment.

19100 44th Ave W, Lynnwood, WA 98046, Phone: 425-670-5000

3.Lynwood Ice Center

For more than 30 years Lynwood Ice Center has been helping generations of Lynwood residents to hone their ice-skating skills. The rink offers skating opportunities for all levels of aspirant skaters including complete beginners, who will soon discover the fun and excitement of learning how to skate like a pro. Families are welcome to come and spend a few hours enjoying informal open skating sessions while those who are interested in improving their skills can sign up for classes with former Olympic skating instructors. You can also join an ice-hockey session or bring all your friends to celebrate a birthday or other special occasion.

Lynwood Ice Center, 19803 60th Avenue West, Lynnwood, WA 98036, 425 640 9999

4.Scriber Lake Park, Lynnwood, WA

Scriber Lake Park is a natural refuge that the city of Lynnwood bought in 1982 to protect and preserve the area. Together, the 22 acres of forested land and Scriber Lake now operate as a community park. Not only does the lake provide a habitat for fish, birds and small mammals, it also functions as a stormwater holding facility. Some of the best-known features of this park include the wildlife habitat, floating boardwalks, observation nodes, and walking trails. The floating boardwalk offers a pathway to the lake where visitors can sit and relax on artistic benches while enjoying the serene natural environment.

5322 198th Street Southwest, Lynnwood, WA 98036, Phone: 425-670-5732

5.Gold Park, Lynnwood, WA

Gold Park is a preserved open spaced area covered with forests, nature trails, grass fields and a seasonal stream. In 1997, the property where the part now sits belonged to Barbara and Morris Gold. They sold it to the city of Lynnwood with the condition that it would be a park without any recreational uses. The park features a variety of plants that are native to the Northwest like ferns, trillium, fairybells, and huckleberries. The name of this botanical garden is called the Stolja Ali Place of Medicine Ethnobotanical Garden. Here, visitors can spot wildlife, enjoy a picnic, or take a walk along a trail.

6421 200th St SW, Lynnwood, WA 98036, Phone: 425-670-5000

6.Lynnwood Convention Center, Lynnwood, WA

Lynnwood Convention Center is a large event and meeting facility. It’s nearly 54,000 square feet and features a grand hall that can hold up to 1,200 people. The Center first opened in 2005 and cost $31 million to complete. Although proposals for a convention center in Lynnwood started in the 1980s it took many years to get approval and receive funding. Today, some of the events and meetings that take place here include business conferences, weddings, auctions, banquets, trade shows, consumer shows and more. The Lynnwood Convention Center also has a number of permanent and rotating art pieces from local artists on display.

3711 196th Street SW, Lynnwood, WA 98036, Phone: 425-778-7155

7.Lynndale Park

Lynndale Park is the largest park in Lynnwood. Out of the 40 acres that encompass the park, 22 of them are preserved as native forest. The remaining acres are for recreational uses and include many athletic fields and a skate park. In total, there are three lighted baseball fields, four tennis courts, several basketball courts, and a soccer field. For recreational activities, kids can have fun on the playground, dogs can run around the dog park, and adults can take a stroll on the walking and nature trails. There is also a large amphitheater and a dedicated picnic shelter.

18927 72nd Avenue West, Lynnwood, WA 98036, Phone: 425-670-5000

8.Meadowdale Playfields, Lynnwood, Washington

The Meadowdale Playfields is an athletic complex and park that sits on 27 acres of land. It took a few years to build and was finally completed during 1990. Only five-and-a-half acres remain undeveloped and the rest is used for recreational and sporting activities. The athletic side of the complex has three lighted softball fields, two lighted multi-use sand fields, and a basketball court. Renovations to the five fields were done in 2018. Recreational areas include a play structure for children, a walking trail, a forested park, and picnic areas. There is also a concession building, pond, and restrooms on-site.

16700 66th Avenue West, Lynnwood, WA 98036, Phone: 425-670-5000

9.Funtastic Playtorium, Lynnwood, Washington

Funtastic Playtorium is an indoor playground for children ages one to 10. Here kids can jump, run, climb, laugh, and have fun. It’s also a place where they can engage in active playtime with their friends or other children of similar ages. Funtastic Playtorium is not only enjoyable, but it’s safe and secure. Parents still must supervise their children at all times, yet they can be confident their child is in a safe and fun environment. Kids can either participate in free play, or plan a private birthday party. In 2016, the Playtorium was awarded the “Ideal Indoor Play Space” by Totally Awesome Awards.

3000 184th Street SW Suite 676, Lynnwood, WA 98037, Phone: 425-412-2991

10.P.F Chang's, Lynnwood, Washington

P.F. Chang’s is an Asian-inspired restaurant with roots in Chinese cooking. Their menu items are traditionally prepared using the wok, which is a 2,000 year-old tradition in many Asian household and restaurant kitchens. Some of P.F. Chang's popular dishes include hand-rolled sushi, Chinese dim sum, Chang’s lettuce wraps, Mongolian beef, wok-fired chicken and beef entrees, crispy honey shrimp, Cecilia’s dumplings, and noodles and rice varieties. The food is made from scratch daily and they use the freshest and cleanest ingredients possible. This way they stay true to their Farm to Wok food philosophy.

3000 184th St. Ste 912 Lynnwood, WA 98037, Phone: 425-921-2100

11.Yeh Yeh's Vietnamese Sandwiches

The name “Yeh Yeh” means "Grandpa" in Vietnamese. It was chosen as the restaurant’s name in dedication of the founder’s grandfather. He used to cook them delicious food when they visited him as children and thought the name would be fitting for their sandwich shop. All the food served in the restaurant comes from family recipes that were passed down for generations. A traditional Vietnamese sandwich at Yeh Yeh’s is served on a French demi-baguette then loaded with seasoned and marinated meat, cucumbers, onions, pickled vegetables, jalapenos and topped with cilantro. The focus is on quality food at a price that’s affordable.

19915 64th Ave W Suite 101, Lynnwood, WA 98036, Phone: 425-776-7213

12.Blazing Onion Burger Company

The Blazing Onion originated from the idea that burgers are one of America’s favorite foods. And with that idea, the founders decided to create fast food that was also ‘good food’. So, they made a menu with more than 25 different gourmet burgers served in a fast, yet casual dining environment. The burgers offered at Blazing Onion come topped with high-quality ingredients, homemade sauces, locally baked buns, and more. Also, they offer a variety of meat options including a meatloaf, buffalo, wild board, chicken breast, and turkey patty. And for the non-meat lovers, there is a vegetarian patty on the menu as well.

3000 184th St SW #840, Lynnwood, WA 98037, Phone: 425-640-9100

13.The Old Spaghetti Factory, Lynnwood, Washington

The Old Spaghetti Factory was established in 1969 and continues its tradition as a family operated restaurant. With more than 40 locations across 13 states, the Old Spaghetti Factory is a favorite among diners looking for classic and traditional Italian cuisine. The menu features many delicious entrees which are included as part of a three-course meal. This meal includes bread with a soup or salad, a choice of one entree, and spumoni or vanilla for dessert. There is also a separate menu for children 12 and under. Besides in-house dining, they provide catering services for any special event, even weddings.

2509 196th Street SW, Lynnwood, WA 98036, Phone: 425-672-7006

14.Lynnwood Bowl and Skate

Lynnwood Bowl and Skate is your ideal destination for a fun family outing, a corporate team-building event, a girls-night-out for any other occasion. The venue offers 24 bowling lanes which you can book in advance of your visit. The alley offers fun bowling for all comers as well as evening Cosmic Bowling on weekends. The skating rink is also open daily offering open-skating sessions, Monday and Thursday Adult Skating evenings and beginner lessons on weekends. There is also on on-site gaming arcade where you will find all your favorite games. Bowing shoes and skates can be hired on-site and the restaurant offers a selection of snacks and meals to keep your energy levels up.

Lynnwood Bowl and Skate, 6210 200th Street SW, Lynnwood, WA 98036, 425 778 3133

15.Olympus Spa

The Olympus Spa is dedicated to restoring a healthy body and rejuvenating body and soul to eliminate the negative responses to our stressful daily routines. To this end, the spa provides the ideal relaxing and rejuvenating atmosphere designed to foster total relaxation. When you visit for a tour of the spa you will be shown all the difference facilities, each of which offers specific health benefits. You can choose from energy rooms, steam sauna, dry herbal saunas and various whirl pools, depending on your particular health issues. To cater for your spiritual rejuvenation the spa also provides a library and meditation room.

Olympus Spa, 3815 196th Street SW, Lynnwood, WA 98036, 425 697 3000

16.Bowlero

Offering all the necessary ingredients for a fun family outing, Bowlero is a modern and exciting bowling alley that will take your game to a whole new level. All lit up and ready to roll, Bowlero boasts bright lights, lots of color, a comfortable lounge area and enormous HD video walls where you can watch sport and music videos while you enjoy your game. Everything you need is available at the on-site pro shop and children and adults will love the impressive video games arcade. When hunger strikes you can rest assured that there will be something delicious on the menu to appeal to all tastes. Drinks include local craft beers and brilliant cocktails.

Bowlero, 1222 164th Street, Lynnwood, WA 98036, 425 743 4422