Location: Central Seattle/Madison Park Address: 200 Lake Washington Blvd. E. Acreage: 0.19 If you’re looking for a calmer, quieter place to enjoy the beach than the more crowded Madison Park and Madrona Park, plan a visit to Denny Blaine Park. Denny Blaine is small, but has a very nice piece of waterfront. It’s a great… Continue reading Denny Blaine Park
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Madison Park
Location: Central Seattle/Madison Park Address: E. Madison St. and E. Howe St. Acreage: 8.3 I’ve been trying to visit as many of Seattle’s waterfront parks as I can while the weather is still warm. I love taking a quick dip in Lake Washington on a warm day. And Madison Park is a great park for… Continue reading Madison Park
Green Lake Park
Location: North Seattle Address: 7201 E. Green Lake Drive N. Acreage: 323.7 I don’t know if this is actually true, but Green Lake Park seems like it must be the most frequently used park in Seattle. It doesn’t seem to matter what the weather is, this park is always filled with walkers, runners, bikers, swimmers,… Continue reading Green Lake Park
Alki Beach Park
Location: West Seattle Address: 1702 Alki Ave. S.W. Acreage: 135.9 Alki Beach Park is the place to take your California-transplanted friends when they’re whining about being homesick. One glance at the long stretch of sand and boardwalk-style running and biking path, and they’ll be cured. Just don’t plan on getting a parking spot on a… Continue reading Alki Beach Park
Emma Schmitz Memorial Outlook
Location: West Seattle Address: 4503 Beach Drive S.W. Acreage: 17.4 I tell you a little reluctantly that the most southern bench at West Seattle’s Emma Schmitz Memorial Outlook is one of my favorite places in all of Seattle. I like to find excuses to go there. And, I like always having that bench to myself.… Continue reading Emma Schmitz Memorial Outlook
Lowman Beach Park
Location: West Seattle Address: 7017 Beach Drive S.W. Acreage: 4.1 It’s not surprising that people who live near Lowman Beach Park like to keep this little treasure a secret. It’s like having waterfront property without the astronomical property taxes. That’s what’s so great about parks. You get access to some amazing places for free. And,… Continue reading Lowman Beach Park
Carkeek Park
Location: Northwest Seattle Address: 950 N.W. Carkeek Park Rd. Acreage: 216 It’s easy to get lost hiking through Carkeek Park. But, getting lost is part of the fun, because around every corner is something cool to see. A butterfly garden, a salmon-breeding stream, a 100-year-old fruit orchard, outdoor sculptures… and best of all, the Puget… Continue reading Carkeek Park