Location: South Seattle Address: Graham S. and S. 21st St. Acreage: 3.0 I had sworn off writing about ravines and greenspaces early in this project when I came across so many parks that were inaccessible to visitors, so I wasn’t planning to cover Maple School Ravine. But, I happened to stumble across a staircase that… Continue reading Maple School Ravine
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Cleveland Playfield
Address: S. Lucile St. and 13th Ave. S. Acreage: 2.65 In the shadow of the beautiful Cleveland High School, it’s disappointing to find Cleveland Playfield is a little run-down. You’ll find a football field, dirt track and tennis court, but they all could use a revamp. Two other nearby playfields that are in better shape… Continue reading Cleveland Playfield
Dearborn Park
Location: South Seattle Address: 2919 S. Brandon St. Acreage: 7.7 This large park is nearly hidden on the south end of Beacon Hill. Tricky to access either on foot or by car, you’ll find Dearborn Park close to Dearborn Park Elementary, although the better entrance is on the back off the residential S. Brandon St.… Continue reading Dearborn Park
Lake People Park (Xacua’bs)
Location: South Seattle Address: S. Bradford St. and 31st Ave. S. Acreage: 0.53 Trails lead up from the Rainier commercial district through mostly deciduous trees and native shrubs to Lake People Park. At the top, you’ll find yourself in a peaceful neighborhood park with views of the Rainier Valley below. There are a couple of… Continue reading Lake People Park (Xacua’bs)
York Park
Location: South Seattle Address: 3650 Renton Ave. S. Acreage: 0.69 Confusingly not the same as York Playground, York Park is tucked off of busy Martin Luther King Jr. Way S. in a quiet residential area. Both parks get their name from the York subdivision that used to refer to this part of South Seattle. York… Continue reading York Park
York Playground
Location: South Seattle Address: 3327 34th Ave. S. Acreage: 1.2 York Playground is one of a couple of city parks that has an agreement with the school district to use it as a playground during school hours. I didn’t want it to seem like I was lurking near the elementary school on the weekday morning… Continue reading York Playground
Ferdinand Street Boat Launch
Location: South Seattle Address: S. Ferdinand St. and Lake Washington Blvd. S. Acreage: approx. 2.5 Another one of my favorite spots along Lake Washington Boulevard is this boat launch. Although it’s a great place to set off on your kayak, it’s also a scenic picnic spot with picnic tables and a pleasant gently sloped lawn.… Continue reading Ferdinand Street Boat Launch
Lakewood Moorage
Location: South Seattle Address: 4400 Lake Washington Blvd. S. Acreage: approx. 1.0 If you’ve walked along Lake Washington Boulevard, you’ve probably passed Lakewood Moorage thinking it’s a private dock. It’s actually officially city property, although slips are rented through a private company, and public access is limited to certain hours and days of the week.… Continue reading Lakewood Moorage