Location: Central Seattle/Eastlake Address: E. Newton St. and Fairview Ave. E. Acreage: 0.9 The Eastlake neighborhood has many pocket waterfront parks. Terry Pettus Park is one of these and although it’s a small park, it provides its neighborhood with some nice amenities. In addition to great views of Lake Union, this is a good park… Continue reading Terry Pettus Park
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Jack Block Park
Location: West Seattle Address: 2130 Harbor Ave. S.W. Acreage: 15 I discovered Jack Block Park recently and was so impressed with its hidden views that I dragged some friends there to check it out again today. Even in the wind and with dark storm clouds looming, this park impressed us all. Actually owned and maintained… Continue reading Jack Block Park
Charles Richey Sr. Viewpoint
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
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
Washington Park Arboretum
Location: Central Seattle Address: 2300 Arboretum Drive E. Acreage: 193.9 It’s picture day at the Arboretum. And there are two breeds of photographers to observe. In one camp are the serious, slightly cranky, amateur nature photographers. This is prime season for this group as they strategically set up their shots on fancy tripods waiting for… Continue reading Washington Park Arboretum
Lake Union Park
Location: Central Seattle/South Lake Union Address: Westlake Ave. N. and Aloha St. Acreage: 12 There’s been a lot of buzz in the past year about the new Lake Union Park under construction in the South Lake Union neighborhood, so I thought I’d check it out. But walking by the park, I couldn’t even find the… Continue reading Lake Union Park
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