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S. King Street End

Location: Central Seattle/Leschi Address: Lakeside Ave. S. and S. King St. Acreage: approx. <0.1 A set of hidden stairs lead to the water at the S. King Street End. A single wooden bench among the overgrown brush provides a perch for views of Lake Washington. Other waterfront street ends in the area include S. Charles,… Continue reading S. King Street End

S. Dearborn Street End

Location: Central Seattle/Leschi Address: Lakeside Ave. S. and S. Dearborn St. Acreage: approx. <0.1 Another street end worth a visit is S. Dearborn Street End near Leschi. As described in other nearby street ends, this mini waterfront park isn’t much more than a slice of Lake Washington view and a bench to enjoy it from.… Continue reading S. Dearborn Street End

S. Charles Street End

Location: Central Seattle/Leschi Address: Lakeside Ave. S. and S. Charles St. Acreage: approx. <0.1 Not quite as lovely as S. Norman Street End, but worth a stop in the neighborhood is S. Charles Street End. Stone pavers draw you into this small waterfront location where you can picnic on the wooden bench and enjoy views… Continue reading S. Charles Street End

S. Norman Street End

Location: Central Seattle/Leschi Address: Lakeside Ave. S. and S. Norman St. Acreage: approx. <0.1 A perfectly placed wooden lawn chair and bench beckon at S. Norman Street End near Leschi. One of my favorite street ends I’ve uncovered so far, this tiny piece of waterfront has great views of Lake Washington. This spot offers the… Continue reading S. Norman Street End

8th Avenue South Park

Location: South Seattle/South Park Address: 8th Ave. S. and S. Portland St. Acreage: approx. 0.3 Large red gears sitting near the shore stood out like beacons against the gray sky and gray gravel on the drizzly day I visited 8th Avenue South Park. The gears, which reminded me of anchors, apparently came from an old… Continue reading 8th Avenue South Park

S. Judkins Street End

Location: Central Seattle/Leschi Address: Lakeside Ave. S. and S. Judkins St. Acreage: approx. <0.1 There’s quite a variance among the street ends parks you’ll find in Seattle as many haven’t been truly developed into parks. S. Judkins Street End is an example of a very nice waterfront greenspace that’s worth a visit. Look for the… Continue reading S. Judkins Street End

S. Irving Street End

Location: Central Seattle/Leschi Address: Lakeside Ave. S. and S. Irving St. Acreage: approx. 0.1 We’re traveling along visiting street ends between the I-90 and 520 bridges along Lake Washington. From S. Irving Street there are eight street ends in about half a mile. And several are amazing waterfront spaces set mostly out of sight. At… Continue reading S. Irving Street End

S. Atlantic Street End

Location: South Seattle/Mt. Baker Address: Lakeside Ave. S. and S. Atlantic St. Acreage: approx. 0.1 A series of street ends are worth exploring along Lake Washington in south and central Seattle especially if you are on foot or bike. A good starting point is at the S. Atlantic Street End just south of the I-90… Continue reading S. Atlantic Street End