2014

Streissguth Gardens

June 19, 2014
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Location: Central Seattle/Eastlake
Address: 10th Ave. E. and E. Blaine St.
Acreage: approx. 1.0

A visit to the lovely Streissguth Gardens becomes even sweeter when you learn about its origin.

This north Capitol Hill park was privately owned and maintained for many years by Ann and […]

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Bataan Park

May 26, 2014
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Location: West Seattle
Address: 6292 High Point Dr. S.W.
Acreage: approx. 0.5

Several little-known playgrounds in the High Point neighborhood in West Seattle recently caught my attention. Bataan Park is one of the most interesting because it has a playground for kids, as well as […]

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S. King Street End

May 20, 2014
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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 […]

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S. Dearborn

S. Dearborn Street End

May 15, 2014
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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 […]

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