Location: Montlake/Central Seattle Address: Boyer Ave. E. and E. Edgar St. Acreage: approx. <1.0 You can spend a whole day exploring more than a dozen waterfront street ends between the Montlake and Eastlake neighborhoods. I took a walk beginning at the Montlake Playfield (which has a beautiful waterfront path and a fabulous new playground). Follow… Continue reading E. Edgar Street End
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Chism Beach Park
Location: Bellevue Address: 9600 S.E. 11th St., Bellevue Acreage: 18 I’m on the hunt for calmer spots to go swimming in the Seattle area away from the crowds at the popular beaches. With a sandy waterfront on Lake Washington, Chism Beach Park in Bellevue is a great spot for a dip. Wind through the curvy… Continue reading Chism Beach Park
Cama Beach State Park
Location: Camano Island/Island County Address: 1880 S.W. Camano Dr., Camano Island Acreage: 433 Cama Beach State Park’s long stretch of gorgeous waterfront is worth a day trip. But you can do even better and rent a rustic cabin on the beach and take the time to really enjoy this great park. Most of Cama Beach… Continue reading Cama Beach State Park
Harborside Fountain Park
Location: Bremerton Address: 251 1st. St., Bremerton Acreage: 2.21 Looking for a great summer day trip that features a visit to an amazing and little-known urban park? Walk on the Bremerton Ferry from downtown Seattle and enjoy a gorgeous one-hour ride to Bremerton. Hop off the ferry, pick up lunch in the walkable downtown district… Continue reading Harborside Fountain Park
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