Location: Northeast Seattle/Northgate Address: 1100 N.E. 135th St. Acreage: 160.6 I decided earlier in this project to skip the city’s four golf courses. Although they are technically Seattle parks, they aren’t really accessible to the public to explore without paying a fee. (And I don’t know anything about golf, so I make a poor judge… Continue reading Jackson Park Golf Course (walking trail)
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Northlake Park
Location: North Seattle/Wallingford/U-District Address: 7th Ave. N.E. and N.E. Northlake Way Acreage: approx. 0.03 acres A slightly widened concrete sidewalk at the street end of 7th Ave. N.E. makes up Northlake Park. There is no access to the waterfront, unfortunately, but this is a nice viewpoint. Pause here on a walk and you can admire… Continue reading Northlake Park
Nathan Hale Playfield
Location: Northeast Seattle Address: 10750 30th Ave. N.E. Acreage: 5.6 A few Seattle high schools have playfields that are maintained by the parks department. Nathan Hale in north Seattle is one of those and lucky for this neighborhood, it’s in very nice condition. This is a great track and football field with new bleachers and… Continue reading Nathan Hale Playfield
Mock Creek Ravine
Location: Northeast Seattle Address: N.E. 97th St. and 35th Ave. N.E. Acreage: 0.82 Not all of this park is accessible, but you can tromp onto the grass section above the ravine where you can hear the creek trickling below. The brush seems too thick to get much further, but this could be a nice picnic… Continue reading Mock Creek Ravine
View Ridge Playfield
Location: Northeast Seattle/View Ridge Address: 4408 N.E. 70th St. Acreage: 9.1 This large park in north Seattle is aptly named after its neighborhood. And, it’s a great neighborhood park. Walking paths wind through the tall trees, which are a mix of evergreens, oaks and other deciduous varieties, leading to a basketball court and two picnic… Continue reading View Ridge Playfield
Sacajawea Playground
Located: North Seattle/Maple Leaf Address: 1726 N.E. 94th St. Acreage: 2.6 A few wooded trails and a large sloping lawn lead visitors down to Sacajawea Elementary School in the Maple Leaf neighborhood. Kids will want to climb on the stair-like cement structure at the top of the grassy bowl. The trails are hidden in the… Continue reading Sacajawea Playground
Lake City Memorial Triangle
Location: North Seattle/Lake City Address: 31st Ave. N.E. and Lake City Way Acreage: 0.01 This tiny triangle at the corner of 31st Ave. N.E. and Lake City Way is easily missed. Cross the street from here and you’ll reach the slightly more interesting Lake City Mini Park (which is actually bigger than this park.) Even… Continue reading Lake City Memorial Triangle
Virgil Flaim Park
Location: North Seattle/Lake City Address: 2750 N.E. 123rd St. Acreage: 2.8 I couldn’t get enough of the gorgeous trees covered in red, orange and yellow leaves lining a gravel path around this park. Recently renamed Virgil Flame Park, the nearly three-acre park is a lovely greenspace for Lake City residents. A gravel path rings the… Continue reading Virgil Flaim Park