Location: North Bend/Eastside Address: 750 East North Bend Way, North Bend Acreage: 17.3 A dramatic 31-foot climbing tower is the featured attraction at Torguson Park, although the view of Mount Si in the background is pretty stunning in itself. This park, which sits close to a cute downtown, is sports central for North Bend. You’ll… Continue reading Torguson Park
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Fisher Creek Park
Location: Snoqualmie Address: 7805 Fisher Ave. S.E., Snoqualmie Acreage: 24.27 Don’t doubt that this kid-focused park is worth the drive from anywhere in Seattle or the Eastside. My five playground testers today spent nearly three hours here, and I could barely drag them away despite exhaustion. Fisher Creek Park, inside the Snoqualmie Ridge community, is… Continue reading Fisher Creek Park
Lake Wenatchee State Park
Location: Eastern Washington Address: 21588 State Route 207, Leavenworth Acreage: 489 On a winter Seattle day it’s nice to daydream about a sunny summer vacation. Turquoise water, the smell of pine trees and bright blue skies make Lake Wenatchee the perfect place to let your mind water to. I stopped by Lake Wenatchee on my… Continue reading Lake Wenatchee State Park
Island Crest Park & Deane’s Children Park
Location: Mercer Island Address: 5500 Island Crest Way, Mercer Island Acreage: approx. 40 This forested wonderland on Mercer Island kept the kids that accompanied me busy for hours. Island Crest Park/Deane’s Children Park are a fantastic duo of parks that offer kids opportunities to play and explore beyond the typical neighborhood play structure. But, with… Continue reading Island Crest Park & Deane’s Children Park
Camp Long
Location: West Seattle Address: 5200 35th Ave. S.W. Acreage: 68 Who knew you could go camping without leaving Seattle? Camp Long is a cool little West Seattle secret for those in the know. This 70-year-old park was envisioned as an urban spot for scouts to learn outdoor skills and for years kids could have campfires,… Continue reading Camp Long