Briarcrest
Neighborhood
Briarcrest sits in Shoreline’s southeast corner and has a calm, tucked-away feel that residents truly cherish. With winding residential streets, established homes, and pockets of greenery throughout, it’s a neighborhood where things move a little slower and neighbors tend to know one another. Just east of I-5, Briarcrest offers quick connections to Seattle and nearby Lake Forest Park while still holding onto its peaceful, wooded charm.
Briarcrest Fun Facts
🌲 Wooded vibes: Mature trees and curving streets give the neighborhood a cozy, secluded feel.
🏞️ A Local Ledge: Briarcrest is home to Patty Pan Cooperative, a local favorite offering handmade tortillas and seasonal fresh veggie quesadillas.
🚗 Quiet but connected: Close to I-5 without feeling like it, making commuting surprisingly easy.
Briarcrest is a wonderful fit for anyone looking for a strong sense of community paired with everyday convenience.
Briarcrest Neighborhood Association
Briarcrest is a mostly residential neighborhood in southeast Shoreline, Washington. The boundaries are NE 145th St. on the south to Bothell Way NE on the east (from 145th St. to 150th St.), north along the west border of Briarcrest Elementary School and then on various streets along the border with Lake Forest Park to NE 168th St. The farthest-north extent is NE 168th St. On the west, the neighborhood is bounded by 15th Ave. NE from NE 145th St. to NE 150th St., east on 150th, and then north on 25th Ave. NE to NE 168th St. Briarcrest has approximately 2,500 residents. Our mission is to promote community, serve as a representative voice of the neighborhood, foster dialog and action, and offer opportunities for public service.
Connect with the Briarcrest Neighborhood Association:
Website
Facebook
Contact: briarcrestneighbors@gmail.com
Briarcrest Neighborhood Events
Find Details about All Upcoming Briarcrest Neighborhood Events: Here
Neighborhood Meetings
Hybrid in person/online community events. Sharing a brief BNA business meeting, followed by time to connect with fellow neighbors. Families always welcome!
Neighborhood Picnics
Spring & Summer annual picnics at the Hamlin Park picnic shelter. Often featuring complimentary Patty Pan quesadillas, attendees encouraged to bring a side dish or dessert to share! We’ll have ice cream treats and a Planetary Cake Walk at 5pm.
Schools
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Briarcrest Elementary School is a highly-rated public elementary school in the Shoreline School District serving grades K–5. The school is known for its welcoming community, strong academic foundation, and focus on social-emotional learning, inclusion, and student growth.
General Information:
Address: 2715 NE 158th St, Shoreline, WA 98155
Enrollment: Approximately 450 students
Website: https://briarcrest.ssd412.org/
Student-Teacher Ratio: The school maintains a student-teacher ratio of approximately 17:1.
Facilities: Briarcrest Elementary features updated classrooms, outdoor play areas, and flexible learning spaces designed to support collaboration, creativity, and hands-on learning.
Mascot: The Bobcats
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Kellogg Middle School is a highly-rated public school in the Shoreline School District serving grades 6-8. The school is known for its strong academic programs, dedicated teachers, and a wide range of extracurricular activities, including an outstanding music program and competitive sports.
General Information:
Address: 16045 25th Ave NE, Shoreline, WA 98155
Enrollment: Approximately 1,000 students
Website: https://kellogg.ssd412.org/
Student-Teacher Ratio: The school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 24:1.
School Hours: The general operating hours are from 8:15 AM to 5 PM on weekdays.
Facilities: The current school is a new, modern facility located next to Hamlin Park and Shorecrest High School.
Mascot: Dwight the Knight
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Shorecrest High School is a highly-rated public high school in the Shoreline School District serving grades 9–12. The school is known for its strong academic offerings, inclusive school culture, and a wide range of extracurricular activities, including athletics, performing arts, and career-connected learning opportunities.
General Information:
Address: 15343 25th Ave NE, Shoreline, WA 98155
Enrollment: Approximately 1,300 students
Website:https://shorecrest.ssd412.org/
Student-Teacher Ratio: The school maintains an approximate student-teacher ratio of 22:1.
School Hours: The general operating hours align with a standard high school weekday schedule.
Facilities: The campus includes modern classrooms, athletic facilities, and performing arts spaces and is located adjacent to Hamlin Park.
Mascot: The Scots
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Cascade Community School is a public K–8 alternative school in the Shoreline School District. The school is known for its project-based learning approach, strong family involvement, and emphasis on collaboration, creativity, and student voice within a close-knit school community.
General Information:
Address: 2800 NE 200th St, Shoreline, WA 98155
Enrollment: Approximately 400 students
Website: https://cascade.ssd412.org/
Student-Teacher Ratio: Class sizes are designed to support personalized, collaborative learning.
School Hours: The general operating hours align with a standard K–8 school weekday schedule.
Facilities: Cascade Community School features flexible classrooms, shared learning spaces, and outdoor areas that support hands-on, interdisciplinary, and project-based instruction.
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Pratt Early Learning Center is a public early learning center in the Shoreline School District serving preschool-aged children. The center is known for its nurturing, inclusive environment and focus on early childhood development, kindergarten readiness, and family engagement.
General Information:
Address: 1900 N 170th St, Shoreline, WA 98133
Enrollment: Approximately 300 students
Website: https://pratt.ssd412.org/
Student-Teacher Ratio: Ratios vary by classroom and program, following early learning best practices and state guidelines.
School Hours: Program hours vary by classroom and family schedule.
Facilities: Pratt Early Learning Center features age-appropriate classrooms, secure outdoor play areas, and specialized spaces designed to support hands-on, play-based learning.
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Shoreline Christian School is a private Christian school serving students from preschool through grade 8 in Shoreline. The school is known for its faith-centered education, small class sizes, and emphasis on academic excellence, character development, and strong family-school partnerships.
General Information:
Address: 2400 NE 147th St, Shoreline, WA 98155
Enrollment: Approximately 250 students
Website: https://www.shorelinechristian.org/
Student-Teacher Ratio: The school maintains small class sizes to support individualized instruction and student growth.
School Hours: School hours vary by grade level, with full-day and half-day options available for early learning programs.
Facilities: Shoreline Christian School features dedicated early learning, elementary, and middle school classrooms, outdoor play areas, and shared spaces designed to support academic, spiritual, and social development.
Mascot: The school mascot is the Crusaders
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Shoreline Community College is a well-regarded public community college serving the Shoreline and greater North Seattle region. The college is known for its strong academic transfer programs, professional and technical education pathways, and commitment to workforce development and lifelong learning.
General Information:
Address: 16101 Greenwood Ave N, Shoreline, WA 98133
Enrollment: Approximately 5,000 students
Website: https://www.shoreline.edu/
Student-Teacher Ratio: Class sizes vary by program, with an emphasis on small, supportive learning environments.
School Hours: Campus hours vary by building and program, with classes and services offered during the day, evenings, and weekends.
Facilities: The campus features modern classrooms, science labs, professional-technical training spaces, athletic facilities, and expansive green areas designed to support both academic and student life.
Mascot: The Dolphins
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16006 15th Avenue NE
Shoreline, WA 98155Amenities:
Baseball/Softball
Horseshoe pit
Open space/Natural area
Picnic areas
Playground
Public art
Reservable - Fields (4)
Reservable - Picnic Shelter (1)
Restroom
Unpaved Trails
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Parks
Neighborhood Businesses
A Look Back in Time…
1944. Hugh T. Campbell and son Sgt. Ron Campbell. The Campbell family lived in the Briarcrest neighborhood. Read more in "Growing Up With Lake Forest Park" pages 47 and 52.
1930. Staff from Firland at Echo Lake 1930. Staff from Firland Tuberculosis Sanatorium. Second from left is Florence Butzke, whose parents owned the Echo Lake Resort. Nurses would come down to the lake to swim for recreation.
1933-36. Adult education project at Firland, typesetters and printers Firland Sanatorium for tuberculosis and isolation patients. Works Progress Administration (WPA) arranged training and employment of typesetters and printers as part of their adult eduction program. Photo provided by Helen Cox (center left in plaid dress).
The Briarcrest Neighborhood Vibe
