Location: Renton/Eastside Address: 1201 Lake Washington Blvd. N., Renton Acreage: 57 With its lakefront setting that’s hugely popular for boating and swimming, Gene Coulon Park seems like it would be destined only for summer fame. Don’t be caught in that trap: this is one of the best area parks for winter walks. The park’s long,… Continue reading Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park
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North Transfer Station
Location: North Seattle/Wallingford/Fremont Address: Woodlawn Ave. N. and N. 35th St. Acreage: ~1.1 I bet you’ve never seen a dump this fancy. The North Transfer Station, as it prefers to be known, has undergone a giant ($108 million) renovation. The building is supposedly top-of-the-line with reduced odor and more capacity. But, check out the park… Continue reading North Transfer Station
12th Ave. Square Park
Location: Central District/Capitol Hill Address: 12th Ave. and E. James Ct. Acreage: 0.17 Just across the street from Seattle University is a new park that is perfect for a spring lunch break. Try to snag the picnic table (it’s even wheelchair friendly with room to scoot under the table) that sits to one side of… Continue reading 12th Ave. Square Park
Cove Park
Location: West Seattle Address: Fauntleroy Way S.W. and S.W. Barton St. Acreage: Approx. 0.3 Squeezed in next to the Fauntleroy Ferry Dock, just south of Lincoln Park, is a newly revitalized park with waterfront access. This little-known park was closed for several years while the Barton Pump Station was upgraded. You can stand on top… Continue reading Cove Park
Hiram M. Chittenden Locks
Location: Northwest Seattle/Ballard Address: 3015 N.W. 54th St. Acreage: 10+ Known more casually as the Ballard Locks, this is one of the coolest public spaces in Seattle. And, amazingly, many long-time residents have never visited the Hiram M. Chittenden Locks to discover how the level of Lake Washington and Lake Union can be on average… Continue reading Hiram M. Chittenden Locks
Hubbard Homestead
Location: North Seattle/Northgate Address: 11203 5th Ave N.E. Acreage: 3.73 Literally in Northgate Mall’s backyard (sitting right behind Target’s parking garage) is Hubbard Homestead. Originally a homestead in the first half of the last century, this park creates a pleasant space among the very commercial mall area. Besides a basketball court and several benches, there… Continue reading Hubbard Homestead
Mineral Springs
Location: North Seattle/Northgate Address: 1500 N 105th St. Acreage: 4.0 This is a fun park. One of only two official disc golf course in the city, Mineral Springs is worth visiting whether you’re into hurling flying discs at a metal pole or just want to stroll along the gravel paths and admire the wonderful variety… Continue reading Mineral Springs
Baker Park on Crown Hill
Location: Northwest Seattle/Whittier Heights Address: 8347 14th Ave. N.W. Acreage: 0.4 Pass under the beautiful wooden gate into this sweet neighborhood park. A gravel path leads you through the narrow Baker Park on Crown Hill among groupings of nice plants and several tall trees. Two large boulders invite kids to climb (soft wood chips pad… Continue reading Baker Park on Crown Hill