Location: Arboretum/Montlake/Madison Park Address: 1075 Lake Washington Blvd. E. Acreage: 3.5 November is the peak time of year to witness the colors changing at the magnificent Japanese Garden inside the Washington Park Arboretum. Walk the gravel loop path to find little bridges, ponds and waterfalls awaiting your discovery among the wide variety of plants and… Continue reading Japanese Garden
Category: central seattle
Plymouth Pillars Dog Park
Location: Downtown Seattle Address: 1500 Boren Ave. Acreage: 0.2 There aren’t many places to take your dog to run around off-leash in downtown Seattle, so I bet dog owners were happy when a dog park was added as part of a renovation of Plymouth Pillars Park a few years ago. What’s confusing is the location… Continue reading Plymouth Pillars Dog Park
E. Shelby Street End
Location: Montlake/Central Seattle Address: Boyer Ave. E. and E. Shelby St. Acreage: approx. <1.0 Descend the cement stairs where E. Shelby Street ends in the Montlake area and you’ll find a very private beachfront mini park. This hidden spot sports a tidy lawn ringed with shrubs. A narrow spot gives you access to the water… Continue reading E. Shelby Street End
E. Hamlin Street End
Location: Montlake/Central Seattle Address: Boyer Ave. E. and E. Hamlin St. Acreage: approx. <1.0 A secret spot sits at the end of E. Hamlin St. in the Montlake neighborhood. Almost completely hidden by trees and bushes is a small stepping stone path leading to the water. Beautiful trees and plants surround the small patch of… Continue reading E. Hamlin Street End
E. Edgar Street End
Location: Montlake/Central Seattle Address: Boyer Ave. E. and E. Edgar St. Acreage: approx. <1.0 You can spend a whole day exploring more than a dozen waterfront street ends between the Montlake and Eastlake neighborhoods. I took a walk beginning at the Montlake Playfield (which has a beautiful waterfront path and a fabulous new playground). Follow… Continue reading E. Edgar Street End
Streissguth Gardens
Location: Central Seattle/Eastlake Address: 10th Ave. E. and E. Blaine St. Acreage: approx. 1.0 A visit to the lovely Streissguth Gardens becomes even sweeter when you learn about its origin. This north Capitol Hill park was privately owned and maintained for many years by Ann and Dan Streissguth. Nearly 50 years ago they lived independently… Continue reading Streissguth Gardens
S. King Street End
Location: Central Seattle/Leschi Address: Lakeside Ave. S. and S. King St. Acreage: approx. <0.1 A set of hidden stairs lead to the water at the S. King Street End. A single wooden bench among the overgrown brush provides a perch for views of Lake Washington. Other waterfront street ends in the area include S. Charles,… Continue reading S. King Street End
S. Dearborn Street End
Location: Central Seattle/Leschi Address: Lakeside Ave. S. and S. Dearborn St. Acreage: approx. <0.1 Another street end worth a visit is S. Dearborn Street End near Leschi. As described in other nearby street ends, this mini waterfront park isn’t much more than a slice of Lake Washington view and a bench to enjoy it from.… Continue reading S. Dearborn Street End