Location: Camano Island/Island County Address: 1880 S.W. Camano Dr., Camano Island Acreage: 433 Cama Beach State Park’s long stretch of gorgeous waterfront is worth a day trip. But you can do even better and rent a rustic cabin on the beach and take the time to really enjoy this great park. Most of Cama Beach… Continue reading Cama Beach State Park
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Harborside Fountain Park
Location: Bremerton Address: 251 1st. St., Bremerton Acreage: 2.21 Looking for a great summer day trip that features a visit to an amazing and little-known urban park? Walk on the Bremerton Ferry from downtown Seattle and enjoy a gorgeous one-hour ride to Bremerton. Hop off the ferry, pick up lunch in the walkable downtown district… Continue reading Harborside Fountain Park
Streissguth Gardens
Location: Central Seattle/Eastlake Address: 10th Ave. E. and E. Blaine St. Acreage: approx. 1.0 A visit to the lovely Streissguth Gardens becomes even sweeter when you learn about its origin. This north Capitol Hill park was privately owned and maintained for many years by Ann and Dan Streissguth. Nearly 50 years ago they lived independently… Continue reading Streissguth Gardens
Bataan Park
Location: West Seattle Address: 6292 High Point Dr. S.W. Acreage: approx. 0.5 Several little-known playgrounds in the High Point neighborhood in West Seattle recently caught my attention. Bataan Park is one of the most interesting because it has a playground for kids, as well as adult fitness equipment to encourage all ages to be active.… Continue reading Bataan Park
S. King Street End
Location: Central Seattle/Leschi Address: Lakeside Ave. S. and S. King St. Acreage: approx. <0.1 A set of hidden stairs lead to the water at the S. King Street End. A single wooden bench among the overgrown brush provides a perch for views of Lake Washington. Other waterfront street ends in the area include S. Charles,… Continue reading S. King Street End
S. Dearborn Street End
Location: Central Seattle/Leschi Address: Lakeside Ave. S. and S. Dearborn St. Acreage: approx. <0.1 Another street end worth a visit is S. Dearborn Street End near Leschi. As described in other nearby street ends, this mini waterfront park isn’t much more than a slice of Lake Washington view and a bench to enjoy it from.… Continue reading S. Dearborn Street End
Island Crest Park & Deane’s Children Park
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 explore beyond the typical neighborhood play structure. But, with… Continue reading Island Crest Park & Deane’s Children Park
S. Charles Street End
Location: Central Seattle/Leschi Address: Lakeside Ave. S. and S. Charles St. Acreage: approx. <0.1 Not quite as lovely as S. Norman Street End, but worth a stop in the neighborhood is S. Charles Street End. Stone pavers draw you into this small waterfront location where you can picnic on the wooden bench and enjoy views… Continue reading S. Charles Street End