Location: Magnolia Address: 3843 26th Ave. W. Acreage: 11.9 This big park on the north end of Magnolia is getting an overhaul next year. It’s a good thing, because Lawton Park looks like it hasn’t gotten new play equipment in a long time. The park is positioned on a hillside above Lawton Elementary School. You… Continue reading Lawton Park
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Thorndyke Park
Location: Magnolia Address: Thorndyke Ave. W. and Magnolia Way W. Acreage: 1.4 Thorndyke Park is a nice little bit of green space tucked away on the southeast corner of the Magnolia neighborhood. It’s not the most easily accessed park, and there are no facilities to note. But sometimes a neighborhood park doesn’t need to be… Continue reading Thorndyke Park
Magnolia Playfield
Location: Magnolia Address: 2518 34th Ave. W. Acreage: 15.26 I realized today on a visit to Magnolia Playfield that kids in Seattle have got it good. Remember back when we were kids and playgrounds consisted of a set of rusty swings and a dented slide that gave you an electric shock when you slid down?… Continue reading Magnolia Playfield
Magnolia Park
Location: Magnolia Address: 1461 Magnolia Blvd. W. Acreage: 12.1 One of the best walks in Seattle starts at Magnolia Park at the south end of the Magnolia neighborhood. Just be prepared to share it with tour buses. You can start your outing at the park with a picnic and views of Elliott Bay and West… Continue reading Magnolia Park
Smith Cove Park
Location: Magnolia Address: 23rd Ave. W. and W. Marina Pl. Acreage: 7.3 Smith Cove, where Magnolia and Queen Anne meet at the south end of Interbay, is full of interesting history. First settled by Dr. Henry A. Smith in 1852, one of Seattle’s first white settlers, this land has served many purposes over the past… Continue reading Smith Cove Park