Location: Central Seattle/Eastlake Address: 2900 Fairview Ave. E. Acreage: 0.8 Fairview Park is one of several dozen locations in Seattle that has p-patch plots open to the public. These mini-gardens are so popular they typically have waitlists that can stretch to five years. It’s a shame everyone can’t have a nice little garden at Fairview… Continue reading Fairview Park
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Terry Pettus Park
Location: Central Seattle/Eastlake Address: E. Newton St. and Fairview Ave. E. Acreage: 0.9 The Eastlake neighborhood has many pocket waterfront parks. Terry Pettus Park is one of these and although it’s a small park, it provides its neighborhood with some nice amenities. In addition to great views of Lake Union, this is a good park… Continue reading Terry Pettus Park
Charles Richey Sr. Viewpoint
Location: West Seattle Address: 63rd Ave. S.W. and Beach Drive S.W. Acreage: 9.9 West Seattle residents and visitors are incredibly lucky to have so much public waterfront access. Most people don’t make it past Alki Beach, but there are many other spots to take in views of the Puget Sound, islands and Olympics if you… Continue reading Charles Richey Sr. Viewpoint
Washington Park Arboretum
Location: Central Seattle Address: 2300 Arboretum Drive E. Acreage: 193.9 It’s picture day at the Arboretum. And there are two breeds of photographers to observe. In one camp are the serious, slightly cranky, amateur nature photographers. This is prime season for this group as they strategically set up their shots on fancy tripods waiting for… Continue reading Washington Park Arboretum
Seacrest Park
Location: West Seattle Address: 1660 Harbor Ave. S.W. Acreage: 6.4 Hang out around West Seattle’s Seacrest Park and you’ll see people buzzing with activity. Divers pulling on wetsuits, preparing for the cold Puget Sound water. First-time kayakers getting a quick lesson in paddling–and how to stay dry–before launching their boats. Fishermen casting lines from the… Continue reading Seacrest Park
Leschi Park
Location: Central Seattle/Leschi Address: 201 Lakeside Ave. S. Acreage: 18.5 It’s one of the last warm days of summer, and I’ve caught some kids getting a cheap thrill in Leschi. One after another, with giggles and shouts, they’re jumping from the pier next to the harbor into Lake Washington. Over and over, the scene repeats.… Continue reading Leschi Park
Green Lake Park
Location: North Seattle Address: 7201 E. Green Lake Drive N. Acreage: 323.7 I don’t know if this is actually true, but Green Lake Park seems like it must be the most frequently used park in Seattle. It doesn’t seem to matter what the weather is, this park is always filled with walkers, runners, bikers, swimmers,… Continue reading Green Lake Park