Location: Vashon Island
Address: 9500 S.W. Dock St., Vashon
Acreage: 193
This is the 500th park I’ve written about on this blog. 500! Now on with the show…
I spent a sunny day last year with my family touring a handful of really great parks on […]
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Dockton Park, Forest & Natural Area
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 […]
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 […]
White Center Bike Playground/Dick Thurnau Park
Location: White Center/West Seattle
Address: 11050 10th Ave. S.W.
Acreage: 33.42
All it takes is some paint on a flat surface to create a fun new activity for kids on wheels. Opened in late 2016, this “bike playground” is modeled after popular ones in Europe […]