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Torguson Park

August 17, 2016
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Location: North Bend/Eastside
Address: 750 East North Bend Way, North Bend
Acreage: 17.3

A dramatic 31-foot climbing tower is the featured attraction at Torguson Park, although the view of Mount Si in the background is pretty stunning in itself.

This park, which sits close to […]

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Fisher Creek Park

July 12, 2016
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Location: Snoqualmie
Address: 7805 Fisher Ave. S.E., Snoqualmie
Acreage: 24.27

Don’t doubt that this kid-focused park is worth the drive from anywhere in Seattle or the Eastside. My five playground testers today spent nearly three hours here, and I could barely drag them away […]

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Lake Wenatchee State Park

Location: Eastern Washington
Address: 21588 State Route 207, Leavenworth
Acreage: 489

On a winter Seattle day it’s nice to daydream about a sunny summer vacation. Turquoise water, the smell of pine trees and bright blue skies make Lake Wenatchee the perfect place to let your mind water […]

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Island Crest Park & Deane’s Children Park

May 12, 2014
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Location: Mercer Island
Address: 5500 Island Crest Way, Mercer Island
Acreage: approx. 40

This forested wonderland on Mercer Island kept the kids that accompanied me busy for hours. Island Crest Park/Deane’s Children Park are a fantastic duo of parks that offer kids opportunities to play and […]

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