Location: Downtown/SODO Address: 1700 East Marginal Way S. Acreage: 1.1 Follow all the truck traffic along East Marginal Way on the edge of SODO and take a turn toward the water when you spot the Shoreline Public Access sign. At the end of this driveway, surrounded by maritime activity, you’ll find Jack Perry Memorial Park.… Continue reading Jack Perry Memorial Park
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S.W. Brace Point Street End
Location: West Seattle Address: Fauntleroy Way. S.W. and S.W. Brace Point Acreage: approx. 0.02 About a third of a mile south of the Fauntleroy Ferry Dock in West Seattle is one of the best waterfront street ends I’ve found so far. Follow what looks like a driveway and you’ll soon spot the “shore view” sign… Continue reading S.W. Brace Point Street End
Terminal 18 Park
Location: West Seattle/Harbor Island Address: Klickitat Ave. S.W. and S.W. Spokane Pl. Acreage: 1.1 If you’ve ever been curious about all the port activity that takes place on Harbor Island between West Seattle and downtown, visiting Terminal 18 Park is a great excuse to get an up-close look. The first cool thing about Harbor Island… Continue reading Terminal 18 Park
Terminal 105 Park
Location: West Seattle Address: 4000 West Marginal Way S.W. Acreage: 1.2 The Port of Seattle has a handful of great parks that seem to not get as many visitors because they aren’t publicized with the official City of Seattle Parks Department parks. Terminal 105 Park, off West Marginal Way S.W. near West Seattle, is a… Continue reading Terminal 105 Park
S.W. Bronson Way Street End
Location: West Seattle Address: 2200 Harbor Ave. S.W. Acreage: ~0.1 If you’re biking, running or walking the Alki Trail in West Seattle, pull off of Harbor Ave. and stop for a rest at the S.W. Bronson Way Street End. A couple of benches will give you a place to take in the great views of… Continue reading S.W. Bronson Way Street End
Magnolia Manor Park
Location: Magnolia Address: 3430 27th Ave W. Acreage: 2.0 The Magnolia neighborhood finally has its own off-leash dog park with the addition of Magnolia Manor Park, which opened in 2012. Built on Seattle Public Utility land, this park is a little awkward to explore since the center section is still fenced off due to the… Continue reading Magnolia Manor Park
Adams Street Boat Ramp
Location: South Seattle Address: Adams St. and Lake Washington Blvd. S. Acreage: approx. 1.5 The Adams Street is obvious. The “Boat Ramp,” not so much. About a mile and a half north of Seward Park along Lake Washington Blvd. S, you’ll find a small parking lot that jets out slightly into the lake. This is… Continue reading Adams Street Boat Ramp
Northlake Park
Location: North Seattle/Wallingford/U-District Address: 7th Ave. N.E. and N.E. Northlake Way Acreage: approx. 0.03 acres A slightly widened concrete sidewalk at the street end of 7th Ave. N.E. makes up Northlake Park. There is no access to the waterfront, unfortunately, but this is a nice viewpoint. Pause here on a walk and you can admire… Continue reading Northlake Park