Favorite Secret Parks

Pritchard Island Beach

January 25, 2010
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Location: South Seattle/Rainier Beach
Address: 8400 55th Ave. S.
Acreage: 19.1

I bet you’ve never heard of Pritchard Island Beach. I’m guessing you’re also wondering why you’ve never heard there’s an island in Seattle. Am I right?

Well, this wonderful waterfront […]

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Kobe Terrace

January 7, 2010
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Location: Downtown Seattle
Address: 221 6th Ave. S.
Acreage: 1.0

Kobe Terrace was a surprising find on my walk today. I thought I had seen almost every street in this part of the city, but this park was a new discovery for me.

Earning its “terrace” title […]

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Jack Block Park

Location: West Seattle
Address: 2130 Harbor Ave. S.W.
Acreage: 15

I discovered Jack Block Park recently and was so impressed with its hidden views that I dragged some friends there to check it out again today. Even in the wind and with dark storm clouds looming, this […]

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Solstice Park

November 2, 2009
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Location: West Seattle
Address: 7400 Fauntleroy Way S.W.
Acreage: 7.17

I climbed up the hill across the street from Lincoln Park in West Seattle today to investigate a big grassy mound and discovered Solstice Park.

Completed in 2002, this park is a wonderful place to take […]

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