Location: West Seattle Address: 6413 California Ave. S.W. Acreage: 0.25 When the city’s infamous monorail project was abandoned in 2004, West Seattleites lost the chance to have quick, fixed-rail transportation to downtown Seattle. But, well, at least they gained a new community park, right? Morgan Junction Park, which sits in what’s known as the Morgan… Continue reading Morgan Junction Park
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Housebound With Twins
Location: Seattle Address: Our House Acreage: Limited to Backyard An update on the Race to 300 I mentioned a few months ago… The twins arrived, early, but healthy last month. I’m learning how this whole mom-of-three-under-three thing works and as you can imagine, I don’t have it all figured out yet. So, that accounts for… Continue reading Housebound With Twins
Othello Playground
Location: South Seattle Address: 4351 Othello St. Acreage: 7.6 A group of preschoolers is sprinting at top speeds across the huge lawn at Othello Playground in South Seattle. Leaving their teachers far behind, they dash up the stairs built unevenly into the hillside. The first kid to the top is rewarded with the first trip… Continue reading Othello Playground
Northwest 60th Viewpoint
Location: Northwest Seattle Address: 6001 Seaview Ave. N.W. Acreage: 0.5 A nice spot for a view is near the curve before Anthony’s HomePort restaurant and the straightaway to Golden Gardens Park. Pull off the road and take a seat on one of the benches at this small park. If you get bored taking in the… Continue reading Northwest 60th Viewpoint
Golden Gardens Park
Location: Northwest Seattle Address: 8498 Seaview Pl. N.W. Acreage: 87.8 Golden Gardens Park is a lot like one of my other favorite parks in Seattle, Alki Beach Park. Both have long sandy beaches, fire pits and popular barbecue spots. But, in the battle between West Seattle and Ballard, I think I’m going to have to… Continue reading Golden Gardens Park
Eddie Vine Boat Ramp
Location: Northwest Seattle Address: 8001 Seaview Ave. N.W. Acreage: approx. 1.5 This busy saltwater boat ramp next to Golden Gardens Park is also a popular spot for fishing due to the breakwater from nearby Shilshole Marina. I like the long picturesque dock from which you can sometimes spot seals. Eddie was chair of the Washington… Continue reading Eddie Vine Boat Ramp
Greenwood Park
Location: North Seattle Address: 602 N. 87th St. Acreage: 2.22 This immaculately maintained park is hidden from its nearby streets in the Greenwood neighborhood. Follow one of the perfect curving paths to the new play structures and sand box, where kids will want to stop and play. History buffs will like the old station stop… Continue reading Greenwood Park
Licton Springs Park
Location: North Seattle Address: 9536 Ashworth Ave. N. Acreage: 7.6 Before any development, Licton Springs Park in the Greenwood neighborhood was an area abundant with natural mineral springs. Native Americans living nearby treasured the springs and gave them the name “Licton.” White settlers caught on and opened a spa with thermal baths here in 1934.… Continue reading Licton Springs Park