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
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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
Piers 62 and 63
Location: Downtown Seattle Address: 1951 Alaskan Way Acreage: 1.87 If you’ve lived in Seattle for awhile you’ve probably been to a concert at this park without even realizing it’s a park. During the day, Piers 62 and 63 are a large flat wooden boardwalk and a popular spot for tourists to take pictures of ferries… Continue reading Piers 62 and 63
Waterfront Park
Location: Downtown Seattle Address: 1301 Alaskan Way Acreage: 4.8 Downtown Seattle’s Waterfront Park is admittedly a little gritty. You may have to overlook a few sketchy characters and perhaps ignore occasional wafts of eau de urine. But get past that and you realize that this park is part of the Seattle waterfront experience and is… Continue reading Waterfront 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
Madrona Park
Location: Central Seattle/Madrona Address: 853 Lake Washington Blvd. Acreage: 31.2 Alright, who are these people who get to live across the street from Madrona Park? Views of Mt. Rainier and Bellevue, Lake Washington at their doorstep, hiking trails just steps away… these guys have it good. But, really we all have it good, because Madrona… Continue reading Madrona Park
Denny Blaine Park
Location: Central Seattle/Madison Park Address: 200 Lake Washington Blvd. E. Acreage: 0.19 If you’re looking for a calmer, quieter place to enjoy the beach than the more crowded Madison Park and Madrona Park, plan a visit to Denny Blaine Park. Denny Blaine is small, but has a very nice piece of waterfront. It’s a great… Continue reading Denny Blaine Park