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
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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
Loyal Heights Playground
Location: Northwest Seattle Address: 2101 N.W. 77th St. Acreage: 6.7 Within walking distance of Salmon Bay Park in north Ballard is Loyal Heights Playground, a large park with great football and baseball fields. The upper section of the park holds a small playground and a community center. You can also play basketball on the half-court.… Continue reading Loyal Heights Playground
Salmon Bay Park
Location: North Seattle Address: 2001 N.W. Canoe Pl. Acreage: 2.8 I visit a lot of mostly empty neighborhood parks during the week. So, I was pleased to find one in the north Ballard area that seemed to be full of life even on a Friday morning. Salmon Bay Park is a busy scene on this… Continue reading Salmon Bay Park
6th Avenue NW Pocket Park
Location: North Seattle Address: 6th Ave. N.W. and N.W. 76th St. Acreage: 0.21 You know when you see toys strewn about a small neighborhood park that it gets good use. I was happy when I saw that at 6th Avenue NW Pocket Park in Ballard. In addition to the evidence of children living nearby, you’ll… Continue reading 6th Avenue NW Pocket Park
14th Avenue N.W. Boat Ramp
Location: Northwest Seattle Address: 4400 14th Ave. N.W. Acreage: 0.64 A kayaker is launching her boat from a dock in the heart of industrial maritime Ballard. The 14th Avenue N.W. Boat Ramp offers a place to launch your hand-carry or motorized boat for free. #190 (Visited 5/29/10)