Location: Downtown Seattle Address: 2112 6th Ave. Acreage: Approx. 0.02 Dogs, you have it good if your owner works for Amazon. In addition to Amazon’s employee-only dog park inside the spheres, there’s a small off-leash area in the outdoor plaza that’s open to all dogs and their workers. The space is part of the private… Continue reading Amazon Spheres Dog Park
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Brightwater Park
Location: Woodinville Address: 22505 WA-9, Woodinville Acreage: 70 As King County’s population has grown enormously over the past two decades, so has its volume of… well, poop. In 2011, the county opened a new third sewage treatment plant, and it’s spectacular. From high-tech odor control to record-breaking membrane bioreactors, the facility itself is as modern… Continue reading Brightwater Park
Waterway 18
Location: Fremont/Wallingford Address: 2199 N. Northlake Way, Seattle Acreage: Approx. 0.3 Although Seattle has no shortage of waterfront parks, it’s always exciting when new spots are discovered or old spaces are upgraded. It’s thanks to Friends of Waterway 18 that this mini park exists in its current state today. That group of neighbors partnered with… Continue reading Waterway 18
Cottage Lake Park
Location: Woodinville Address: N.E. Woodinville-Duvall Rd. and 188th N.E. Acreage: 22 This perfect little neighborhood park was buzzing on the sunny winter day I visited with young and old enjoying picnics and play time outside. The 22-acre park was a logging site before it became a resort called Norm’s, which was run by Norm and… Continue reading Cottage Lake Park
Paradise Valley Conservation Area
Location: WoodinvilleAddress: 23210 Paradise Lake Rd, WoodinvilleAcreage: 793 This enormous Eastside park was a completely new find for me recently, a tip from a hiking-loving friend. If you are out of ideas for winter hikes in the lowlands, Paradise Valley is a worthy outing. Mostly flat trails–some a bit muddy–are easy on the knees and… Continue reading Paradise Valley Conservation Area
White Center Heights Park
Location: White Center/West Seattle Address: S.W. 102nd St. and 7th Ave S.W., Seattle Acreage: 5.57 If you are thinking that you’ve seen the typical neighborhood park with a couple of picnic tables and maybe a path, White Center Heights Park bursts the boring bubble. Trees line the two sides of the park that face adjacent… Continue reading White Center Heights Park
Snohomish River Front Trail
Location: Snohomish Address: Access at 1st Street and Avenue D, Snohomish Length: One-third mile If you’re in the Snohomish area for antiquing or fall farm visits, take time to stroll the Snohomish River Front Trail. This short trail is the best way to get close to the scenic Snohomish River. The trail connects two parks… Continue reading Snohomish River Front Trail
Forest Park
Location: North Puget Sound/Everett Address: 802 E. Mukilteo Blvd., Everett Acreage: 197 Everett’s oldest park is little known outside of this city, but it has enough interesting features to keep you busy for half a day. And, true to its name, second-growth forest makes up several sections of this lovely park. If you’re a hiker,… Continue reading Forest Park