Lake Forest Park sits on the north shore of Lake Washington, tucked just above Seattle and alongside Shoreline and Kenmore. Most folks orient themselves by Bothell Way (SR-522) down by the lake and Ballinger Way (SR-104) angling uphill toward I-5. The Burke-Gilman Trail threads along the water, and Town Center—home to Third Place Books and a lively community commons—anchors daily errands. You’ll see more songbirds than stoplights and, yes, you can bike for coffee.