Location: University DistrictAddress: 1117 N.E. Boat St.Acreage: 3.5 This really cool waterfront space opened in 2020 offering up another way to access Portage Bay along its north shore. No doubt already popular with students at University of Washington, Fritz Hedges is a lovely stretch of park within walking distance of campus. Pull up a seat… Continue reading Fritz Hedges Waterway Park
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Maury Island Marine Park
Location: Maury/Vashon Island Address: 5900 S.W. 248th St. Acreage: 320 This park is a very special place. But you’ll have to exert some energy to fully enjoy these 300 acres of preserved land. The least energy-intensive way to visit is to park near the viewpoint on S.W. 248th St. at the very top of the… Continue reading Maury Island Marine Park
Dockton Park, Forest & Natural Area
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 Vashon Island, and Dockton may be my favorite. We… Continue reading Dockton Park, Forest & Natural Area
Waterway 18
Location: Fremont/Wallingford Address: 2199 N. Northlake Way, Seattle Acreage: Approx. 0.3 Although Seattle has no shortage of waterfront parks, it’s always exciting when new spots are discovered or old spaces are upgraded. It’s thanks to Friends of Waterway 18 that this mini park exists in its current state today. That group of neighbors partnered with… Continue reading Waterway 18
Cottage Lake Park
Location: Woodinville Address: N.E. Woodinville-Duvall Rd. and 188th N.E. Acreage: 22 This perfect little neighborhood park was buzzing on the sunny winter day I visited with young and old enjoying picnics and play time outside. The 22-acre park was a logging site before it became a resort called Norm’s, which was run by Norm and… Continue reading Cottage Lake Park
Point Robinson Park
Location: Vashon Island Address: 3705 S.W. Point Robinson Rd., Vashon Acreage: 10 History buffs can find plenty of interesting diversions on Vashon Island, and in particular on its sister, Maury Island. A great first stop is Point Robinson Park, where a lighthouse that dates to 1884 still guides boats around a tight turn between the… Continue reading Point Robinson Park
Lake Meridian Park
Location: Kent Address: 14800 S.E. 272nd St. Acreage: 16.02 This awesome park is the perfect one to shout about right as school is getting out and temperatures are heating up. Set on the shore of 150-acre Lake Meridian, this kid-friendly park is a perfect half-day outing for families. Start at the playground that has two… Continue reading Lake Meridian Park
S.W. 98th St. Street End
Location: West Seattle Address: Street end of S.W. 98th St. Acreage: ~0.1 West Seattle has several amazing secret street ends where you can get waterfront access with zero crowds like here and here. Another great one just a bit further south along the shore of Puget Sound is S.W. 98th St. Street End, a favorite… Continue reading S.W. 98th St. Street End