I love this hidden little gem nestled right off Fauntleroy Way not far up the street from the ferry…read moreterminal. My toddler loves the boardwalk portions and the bridges that cross over the creeks. I love that you can barely hear the traffic and city noises (even less so now with reduced activity due to COVID-19). Especially in the rain. Birds chirping. Leaves rustling. Rain drops if it's raining. It's so peaceful and zen. There are tons of salmon berry bushes in the spring. Another thing I love is it's easily missed so I rarely see another person here, unlike the much busier Lincoln Park down the road. The paths are well laid out, although there are some mini trails that lead to dead ends other people have made. It can get a little muddy in parts if the weather has been wet, but not slippery. Just don't wear your nice shoes. If you stand around too long there are mosquitoes. So if you're not chasing a toddler and there to meditate or meander, bug spray. Sometimes there is trash on the path which makes me sad some people don't care to carry their waste to the provided trash can at the entrance.

Nice wooded park for walking with plenty of street parking. Not too crowded when we went on a…read moreweekday afternoon. Would visit again.

Judkins Park is an area with a little bit of everything. Soccer fields, two track-like walking…read morepaths, baseball, skatepark, and rollers laying areas...oh and bike polo! Lots of grassy spots and plenty of room for people and pets alike.

I quite enjoy Judkins because of its proximity to my home. It's easy for me to get to…read more During the best of times, Judkins is a vibrant park that has large fields for soccer, volleyball, frisbee or anything else you may enjoy outdoors. There's a basketball court and a skate park. There's a splash pad, picnic tables, restrooms and kids playground. With COVID I have seen a lot of people wear mask as they do the above activities. Not everyone complies and the skate park and basketball court is frequently crowded. However, going for a walk on the walking path or a bike ride, most people are following suggested social distancing guidelines. Judkins feels like a neighborhood park. The kind of park where you see familiar faces and as a member of the neighborhood, I definitely can attest to that.

There are four pickleball courts, a wide-open grassy field, playground, and occasionally bathrooms…read more Why occasionally? Well, they're closed during the winters. I'm not sure why, given how busy this place is year round. I'm not sure where people go to relieve themselves other than maybe walking a few blocks down to the beach for their washrooms? Street parking near by is easy to find.

Solid place to get a pickleball game in. There are 4 pickleball courts total and we can on…read moreWednesday evening and 2 courts were empty. But they filled up shortly after. But there's not as many people at these courts so I feel like you can definitely get a court eventually. The bathroom in the park is relatively clean and the toilets are functional (i.e. they flush). There is no sanitary pads trashcan in the stalls but there is a trash can outside the bathroom so you can dispose of them there. The soap dispenser in the bathroom is broken (but that's not unexpected for a public bathroom). There's a water fountain next to the bathroom so you can fill up your water bottle there.

Nantes Park is a great little sitting park I often take a break at when heading to Alki Beach.... I…read moremean there is not much of a park there but a bench and some grass but when my piggies ( DA FEET ) are killing me I will stop there for a break and watch the cars zoom by....

A bit tough to find if you're searching in Google Maps, as it's smack dab in the middle of a…read moreresidential neighborhood, but once you do - and navigate parking - it's a beautiful jaunt through nature. Possibly slippery when wet, as the trail is packed with leaves, it makes for a journey and an adventure in a short (or lengthy) walk. The trail is easily navigable, occasionally with wooden/metal grates, bridge-like pathways leading hikers up and over the more wet, sloshy areas. It seems to be a quiet hike through the woods, possibly most intended for those who live in the neighborhood. But it's a nice walk, peaceful and the minimal other people we saw respected distance and trail etiquette. Only slight altitude gains, which makes for easy family walks and adventuring.

I pass one of the entrances to the Schmitz Preserve Park on a regular basis but had never actually…read moregone inside until today. Just steps away from busy Admiral Way is an oasis with some of the tallest trees I've seen in West Seattle. -- From Seattle.gov: Schmitz Preserve was donated to the city in pieces between 1908 and 1912. The most generous chunk came from a German immigrant/pioneer/banker/realtor named Ferdinand Schmitz, who served on the park commission during those years. It was Schmitz's idea, as he saw how rapidly the great forest was disappearing, to preserve part of it in its natural state. Even Schmitz's land had not been completely untouched by logging, though. Some huge stumps in the park still show deep notches hacked high above the ground for the "spring-boards" on which axe men would stand to avoid having to chop through the lower root crown, the thickest and hardest part of the tree. After 1908, however, the new park rapidly gained popularity as a quiet complement to the West Seattle park complex. Except for the paved entrance and a parking lot at the northwest corner, the park has remained essentially unchanged ever since. (Edited from the files of Don Sherwood, 1916-1981, Park Historian.) --- The trails of this preserve are perfect for an after-work mini-hike or a long weekend stroll. I've heard that a neighborhood pony makes its home on a property adjacent to the preserve (but don't try to pet him! I've heard he bites!). Tonight I had a very short visit due to time, but even as the sky was starting to darken there were individuals walking the paths. Next time I will spend a couple of hours here. Easy off street parking near the Admiral Way entrance/exit makes this a no-brainer for a quick getaway to destress while still within the city limits.

This spot is legit! We came over with a group of friends on a lazy Saturday afternoon. With 8…read moreadults and something like 22 children (not actually but it feels like it!) we found plenty to keep us busy. The place is located near water, I think, and boasts a number of play set, a really cool rope zip line thing, and lots of room to run! We set up camp for a couple hours and everyone had plenty to do and do so taking turns- winning! There was a small field adjacent to the play area where older kids were playing soccer and across the street were a couple restaurants. If we lived nearby, we'd be down here every chance we had, but alas, we shall only come down as often as we visit. If you're nearby - visiting or living, you should check this place out!

One of the smaller Seattle beach parks which I actually like. Secure for kid watching... Lifeguards…read moreon duty in the summer beginning 12 PM. Also free swim lessons for kids mid day between 12:15-12:45. See City of Seattle Park & Rec website for more detail. The bathrooms are disgusting but there's a big tree so you have the option of either sitting in the shade, on the beach or on the grass in the sun. A couple of benches to sit on. There's a sign for high car theft so just be smart about your valuables and such. Very kid and family friendly park.

Seacrest Park is the site from which you'll spot the iconic Seattle skyline view. It's popular for…read morescuba diving, squid and salmon fishing, kayaking and paddle boarding, or just lounging by the water. Really great trail for biking and scootering with spectacular city views. Eat at the famous Saltys or Marination Ma Kai! Bring the whole family.

Perfect place to soak in a Sunset with the Seattle Skyline across the water. Plenty of parking and…read morea public bathroom in the end of a restaurant near outdoor shower. You get not grass and sandy beach areas, a boat launch and more. Many others walking dogs on leash, friendly atmosphere. Be aware there is a small strip just before the parking area on the street, pictured, marked NO PARKING. We did not realize and got a $47.00 parking ticket. Honestly, don't mind too much as we have been there so many times enjoying the area for free. The money helps pay for things we take for granted.

I'm sure this is a nice place for people who work nearby to have lunch outside when it's nice. An…read morearea to sit and eat or relax while you are taking a break is all this really is.