South Passage Point Park

Location: Central Seattle Address: 3320 Fuhrman Ave. E. Acreage: 0.9 Under I-5 and directly west of the University Bridge is a little park perfect for picnics called South Passage Point Park. Even the Parks Department sign indicating the park’s location says simply “picnics” as its main feature. Don’t take the sign’s word for it, visit… Continue reading South Passage Point Park

Smith Cove Park

Location: Magnolia Address: 23rd Ave. W. and W. Marina Pl. Acreage: 7.3 Smith Cove, where Magnolia and Queen Anne meet at the south end of Interbay, is full of interesting history. First settled by Dr. Henry A. Smith in 1852, one of Seattle’s first white settlers, this land has served many purposes over the past… Continue reading Smith Cove 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