Location: West Seattle Address: 63rd Ave. S.W. and Beach Drive S.W. Acreage: 9.9 West Seattle residents and visitors are incredibly lucky to have so much public waterfront access. Most people don’t make it past Alki Beach, but there are many other spots to take in views of the Puget Sound, islands and Olympics if you… Continue reading Charles Richey Sr. Viewpoint
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Solstice Park
Location: West Seattle Address: 7400 Fauntleroy Way S.W. Acreage: 7.17 I climbed up the hill across the street from Lincoln Park in West Seattle today to investigate a big grassy mound and discovered Solstice Park. Completed in 2002, this park is a wonderful place to take in views of the Puget Sound or to star… Continue reading Solstice Park
Schmitz Preserve Park
Location: West Seattle Address: 5551 S.W. Admiral Way Acreage: 53.1 It’s amazing to me how many people who have lived in West Seattle for years have never been to Schmitz Preserve Park. In fact, many of not even heard of it. At more than 50 acres, this park shouldn’t be hard to miss. But with… Continue reading Schmitz Preserve Park
Don Armeni Boat Ramp
Location: West Seattle Address: 1222 Harbor Ave. S.W. Acreage: 4.8 If your out-of-town visitors are looking for the classic Seattle skyline photo, Don Armeni is the place to go. The park’s location at the Duwamish head in West Seattle makes it one of the best spots in Seattle for capturing views. Depending on where you–or… Continue reading Don Armeni Boat Ramp
Seacrest Park
Location: West Seattle Address: 1660 Harbor Ave. S.W. Acreage: 6.4 Hang out around West Seattle’s Seacrest Park and you’ll see people buzzing with activity. Divers pulling on wetsuits, preparing for the cold Puget Sound water. First-time kayakers getting a quick lesson in paddling–and how to stay dry–before launching their boats. Fishermen casting lines from the… Continue reading Seacrest Park
Alki Beach Park
Location: West Seattle Address: 1702 Alki Ave. S.W. Acreage: 135.9 Alki Beach Park is the place to take your California-transplanted friends when they’re whining about being homesick. One glance at the long stretch of sand and boardwalk-style running and biking path, and they’ll be cured. Just don’t plan on getting a parking spot on a… Continue reading Alki Beach Park
Me-Kwa-Mooks Park
Location: West Seattle Address: 4503 Beach Drive S.W. Acreage: 20.2 For as much as I adore Emma Schmitz Memorial Outlook, I’m embarrassed to admit I had hardly even noticed its sister park just across the street. I think I am always too captivated by the views to look on the non-water side of the road.… Continue reading Me-Kwa-Mooks Park
Emma Schmitz Memorial Outlook
Location: West Seattle Address: 4503 Beach Drive S.W. Acreage: 17.4 I tell you a little reluctantly that the most southern bench at West Seattle’s Emma Schmitz Memorial Outlook is one of my favorite places in all of Seattle. I like to find excuses to go there. And, I like always having that bench to myself.… Continue reading Emma Schmitz Memorial Outlook