Lake Forest Park Farmers Market

Sound Transit shows up twice in the fabric of this market: as a gold sponsor and in directions via Route 522, a useful clue to how tied the market is to the Town Center at Lake Forest Park and the wider north Seattle corridor. On Sundays from May to October, the market runs beside Third Place Commons, in front of the Professional Building at 17171 Bothell Way NE. The setting is especially easy to place because the Burke-Gilman Trail sits directly across Bothell Way and the market is also described at the intersection of SR522 and Hwy 104.

Why it matters locally

Third Place Commons presents the Lake Forest Park Farmers Market from May to October as part of a nonprofit mission centered on fostering real community in real space through free public programming. That local role extends beyond selling produce. The market is backed by sponsors and partners that include Sound Transit, BECU, KeyBank, Lake Forest Park Animal Hospital, and Republic Services. It also runs food-access programs through a wider network: Market Bucks are funded by Lake Forest Park Rotary and Under One Tree Foundation, then distributed through groups including Hopelink, Center for Human Services, the Dale Turner YMCA, and the Shoreline Schools District.

What you'll find there

The vendor mix stretches well beyond a produce stop. Regulars can shop row-crop farms, orchard fruit, berries, mushrooms, salmon, meat, flowers, bakery goods, drinks, prepared foods, and a sizable guest-artisan lineup that appears during the season.

• -Pick up row crops from Bautista Family Farm.
• -Find row crops from Garden Treasures.
• -Shop Guerrero Farm.
• -Look for Gypsy Rows and its row crops, with participation noted as tentative starting mid-June pending weather.
• -Start a garden with starter plants from Homegrown Harvest.
• -Bring home orchard fruit from Martin Family Orchards.
• -Add mushrooms from Pure Fungal Fruits.
• -Grab berries, tomato plants, honey, and more from Sidhu Berry Farm.
• -Stock up on row crops, pork, chicken, and eggs from Well Fed Farms.
• -Choose fresh and smoked salmon and other fish from Wilson Fish Markets.
• -Brighten the table with flowers from Yang Lee Lao.
• -Browse additional flowers from Yeng Garden.
• -Take home hummus, pita chips, and more from The Mediterranean.
• -Order focaccia sandwiches from Fatti A Mano.
• -Eat on site with hot food, frozen tamales, and tortillas from Patty Pan Cooperative.
• -Add BBQ from LFP Pork.
• -Arrange milk orders with Smith Brothers Dairy.
• -Shop lavender products from Purple Robe.
• -Find hard cider from Greenwood Cider.
• -Browse guest artisan work from Anna Perrone Designs and Bob Pearson Photography.

Season extras include Crafts Day in mid-July, Family Day, a Summer Crafts Fair, and additional Harvest and Holiday Markets beyond the regular Sunday run.

Know before you go

The biggest planning advantage here is access: the market has ample free parking in the lot adjacent to Third Place Commons and in front of the Professional Building at the Town Center at Lake Forest Park. If you're coming without a car, directions specifically call out Metro Route 331 and Sound Transit Route 522. The market is also easy to spot from the intersection of Bothell Way NE and Ballinger Way NE, with the Burke-Gilman Trail directly across Bothell Way. Dogs are welcome, which matters for a Sunday errand stop around the Town Center.

Payments & SNAP

The market accepts SNAP benefits and participates in SNAP Market Match, which provides a dollar-for-dollar match up to $10 per day. It also accepts Sun Bucks, WIC, and Senior FMNP Cards. Market Bucks support is funded each year by the Rotary Club of Lake Forest Park.