Location: West Seattle Address: 7226 12th Ave. S.W. Acreage: 42.3 Riverview Playfield is a big park perched on the bluff on the far eastern end of West Seattle. Dozens of baseball, softball and soccer fields are situated one after another in this long stretch of park. You’ll also find a large playground and tennis courts.… Continue reading Riverview Playfield
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Chinook Beach Park
Location: South Seattle Address: Rainier Ave. S. and Ithaca Pl. S. Acreage: 2.4 I was walking along the Lake Washington waterfront following Rainier Ave. S. as it curves south, and I thought I spotted a Seattle Parks department sign. I went down a short, but very steep driveway and found a secret spot: Chinook Beach… Continue reading Chinook Beach Park
Fletcher Place
Location: South Seattle Address: 57th Ave. S. and S. Fletcher St. Acreage: 0.06 Fletcher Place is a tiny plot of land close to Rainier Ave. S. The only thing distinguishing it from a grass median is the touching memorial dedicated to Rainier Beach residents who lost their lives in World War II. #105 (Visited 1/26/10)
Atlantic City Boat Ramp
Location: South Seattle/Rainier Beach Address: 8702 Seward Park Ave. S. Acreage: 6.39 Atlantic City Boat Ramp, just south of Beer Sheva Park in the Rainier Beach area, is one of the few launches in Seattle for motorized boats. And, it’s a pretty impressive set-up. This ramp can handle six launches or pick-ups at one time,… Continue reading Atlantic City Boat Ramp
Beer Sheva Park
Location: South Seattle/Rainier Beach Address: 8650 55th Ave. S. Acreage: 0.1 The Parks Department Web site says Beer Sheva Park is only a tenth of an acre, but I can’t see how that’s true. This park is a large waterfront spot right off the main drag in the Rainier Beach neighborhood. In addition to the… Continue reading Beer Sheva Park
Pritchard Island Beach
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 park is located in the Rainier Beach neighborhood, just a few blocks away from… Continue reading Pritchard Island Beach
Rainier Beach Playfield
Location: South Seattle/Rainier Beach Address: 8801 Rainier Ave. S. Acreage: 9.5 Rainier Beach Playfield is part of a large complex that includes a community center, swimming pool, tennis courts and ball fields. Two schools, South Lake High and Dunlap Elementary, sit adjacent to the property and Rainier Beach High is just across the street, no… Continue reading Rainier Beach Playfield
100 Done…
100 parks are now under my belt. Here are a couple of fun facts I’ve discovered so far: 1. Discovery Park is Seattle’s biggest at more than 500 acres. 2. The smallest are the nine parks that the Parks Department says are 0.00 acres. Hmmm. 3. Fourteen parks are bigger than 100 acres. A few… Continue reading 100 Done…