Location: South Seattle Address: S. Bradford St. and 31st Ave. S. Acreage: 0.53 Trails lead up from the Rainier commercial district through mostly deciduous trees and native shrubs to Lake People Park. At the top, you’ll find yourself in a peaceful neighborhood park with views of the Rainier Valley below. There are a couple of… Continue reading Lake People Park (Xacua’bs)
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Lakeview Park
Location: Madison Park Address: 340 37th Ave. E. Acreage: 4.5 Lakeview Park is like a crossroads where the confusing curving streets of this part of Seattle meet to offer a view and then point you along your way to the many other parks and interesting boulevards this neighborhood has to offer. Walk, bike or run… Continue reading Lakeview Park
Ferdinand Street Boat Launch
Location: South Seattle Address: S. Ferdinand St. and Lake Washington Blvd. S. Acreage: approx. 2.5 Another one of my favorite spots along Lake Washington Boulevard is this boat launch. Although it’s a great place to set off on your kayak, it’s also a scenic picnic spot with picnic tables and a pleasant gently sloped lawn.… Continue reading Ferdinand Street Boat Launch
Lakewood Moorage
Location: South Seattle Address: 4400 Lake Washington Blvd. S. Acreage: approx. 1.0 If you’ve walked along Lake Washington Boulevard, you’ve probably passed Lakewood Moorage thinking it’s a private dock. It’s actually officially city property, although slips are rented through a private company, and public access is limited to certain hours and days of the week.… Continue reading Lakewood Moorage
Mayfair Park
Location: Queen Anne Address: 2600 2nd Ave. N. Acreage: 1.0 A little out of the way on the north-facing side of Queen Anne, you’ll find the sweet Mayfair Park. This park sits at the end of a dead-end street and backs into a ravine, making it almost entirely shaded with tall trees. In addition to… Continue reading Mayfair Park
Ward Springs Park
Location: Queen Anne Address: Ward St. and 4th Ave. N. Acreage: 0.34 Like this, this, this and this, Ward Springs Park is one of many parks on Queen Anne with amazing views besides the best known Kerry Park. This park, which features west facing views of the city skyline, has benches and a small grass… Continue reading Ward Springs Park
Northwest 60th Viewpoint
Location: Northwest Seattle Address: 6001 Seaview Ave. N.W. Acreage: 0.5 A nice spot for a view is near the curve before Anthony’s HomePort restaurant and the straightaway to Golden Gardens Park. Pull off the road and take a seat on one of the benches at this small park. If you get bored taking in the… Continue reading Northwest 60th Viewpoint
Golden Gardens Park
Location: Northwest Seattle Address: 8498 Seaview Pl. N.W. Acreage: 87.8 Golden Gardens Park is a lot like one of my other favorite parks in Seattle, Alki Beach Park. Both have long sandy beaches, fire pits and popular barbecue spots. But, in the battle between West Seattle and Ballard, I think I’m going to have to… Continue reading Golden Gardens Park