Category: views

Open Water Park

Location: Downtown Seattle/Magnolia Address: Elliott Bay Marina to Pier 91 Acreage: 14.04 Here’s a fun, “who knew?” The city of Seattle has two parks that are actually in the water, both just offshore in Magnolia. Part of my goal of this blog project is to stand inside every park in Seattle, but since I’m boatless… Continue reading Open Water Park

Mt. Baker Ridge Viewpoint

Location: Mount Baker/Central Seattle Address: 1403 31st Ave. S. Acreage: 0.1 It feels like you’re standing on a platform suspended up in the trees at Mt. Baker Ridge Viewpoint. Take in the fabulous views of downtown Seattle and the Olympics beyond, but don’t look down if you’re nervous about heights. The grated metal platform shows… Continue reading Mt. Baker Ridge Viewpoint

Howell Park

Location: Madrona/Madison Park Address: 1740 E. Howell Pl. Acreage: 0.9 Roughly halfway between Madrona and Madison Park, take a turn off of Lake Washington Boulevard onto what looks like a short dead-end street and you’re in for a great surprise. This hidden waterfront park has no easy access (and unfortunately is not wheelchair- or stroller-friendly).… Continue reading Howell Park

McGilvra Boulevard

Location: Madison Park/Madrona Address: McGilvra Blvd. E. and 39th Ave E. Acreage: 0.5 This beautiful boulevard gives drivers, but also walkers and bikers, a lovely view en route from Lakeview Park to Madison Park. The park makes up the grassy median between two one-way streets. Gorgeous trees line the outer edges of the boulevard, which… Continue reading McGilvra Boulevard

Centennial Park

Location: Downtown Seattle/Interbay Address: Pier 86 Acreage: 11 Formerly called Elliott Bay Park, Centennial Park on the Seattle waterfront and is often confused with Myrtle Edwards Park because it sits adjacent to it to the north. This park is not an official City of Seattle Park, but is one of several parks owned and maintained… Continue reading Centennial Park

Myrtle Edwards Park

Location: Downtown Seattle/Interbay Address: 3130 Alaskan Way W. Acreage: 4.8 “Why don’t I take people from out-of-town here?” asked my walking buddy on the recent sunny spring morning we visited Myrtle Edwards Park. Why don’t I come here more often myself, I thought, as we looked out at the views of the Puget Sound and… Continue reading Myrtle Edwards Park

Peace Park

Location: North Seattle Address: N.E. 40th St. and 9th Ave. N.E. Acreage: ~0.3 Peace Park is that small greenspace with an interesting sculpture that catches your eye right before you drive onto the southbound lanes of the University Bridge. The best way to reach this tricky spot is from an almost-hidden staircase leading up from… Continue reading Peace Park