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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Calkins Landing
Location: Mercer Island Address: S.E. 28th St. & 60th Ave. S.E. Acreage: approx. 0.08 The most newly spruced up in a series of Mercer Island waterfront street ends, Calkins Landing is a fantastic small public space. A paved path curving like a snake through the lawn creates a nice way to access the park, and… Continue reading Calkins Landing
Garfield Landing
Location: Mercer Island Address: S.E. 30th St. & 60th Ave. S.E. Acreage: approx. 0.07 Garfield Landing feels even a little more private and special than the previous street ends I wrote about as I’ve been exploring Mercer Island’s waterfront parks. Here, tall trees shade a long stretch of grass that begs for picnics and afternoon… Continue reading Garfield Landing
Proctor Landing
Location: Mercer Island Address: S.E. 32nd St. & 60th Ave. S.E. Acreage: approx. 0.15 I’ve been checking out waterfront street ends on Mercer Island lately, and Proctor Landing is a pleasant discovery. Unlike most other street ends I’ve come across, this one has parking available for a handful of cars so it would make a… Continue reading Proctor Landing
Franklin Landing
Location: Mercer Island Address: 78th Av. S.E. & S.E. 42nd St. Acreage: 0.07 A little wider than Forest Landing down the road, this sweet waterfront spot offers up a bench and Adirondack chair to enjoy the Lake Washington water views. Take the stone steps down to a small beach that is a mix of sand… Continue reading Franklin Landing
Forest Landing
Location: Mercer Island Address: S.E. 43rd St. & Forest Ave. S.E. Acreage: approx. 0.05 I love waterfront street ends and have explored many of them in Seattle. So, I was excited this summer to discover that Mercer Island has nearly a dozen of its own just across the bridge. I took my bike and explored… Continue reading Forest Landing
Redondo Beach and Pier & Wooton Park
Location: Des Moines Address: Redondo Beach Dr. S. and Redondo Way S. Acreage: 2.79 I’m always curious about little spots of green on a waterfront when I look at a map. A little exploring in Des Moines brought me to Redondo Beach and Pier, arriving just as the sun peeked out from the clouds. This… Continue reading Redondo Beach and Pier & Wooton Park
51st Ave. N.E. Street End
Location: Laurelhurst Address: 51st Ave. N.E. and N.E. Laurelcrest Ln. Acreage: Approx. 0.06 Did you know that nearly 150 streets in Seattle dead end on the waterfront? The city’s transportation department is improving a few of them each year so they look and act more like parks instead of forgotten spaces. I’ve written about many… Continue reading 51st Ave. N.E. Street End