We came here last summer during the heatwave. We heard there was a splash pad and a swimmable lake…read more The location is convenient as well because it's close to my home. I will say that the parking lot is rather small and it can be very challenging to find any parking during the summer. When I arrived on this particular day, there was literally a line out to the road with vehicles trying to find parking. It can get pretty cut throat, too. The park itself is generously sized, in the splash pad has a lot of unique features that my kids really enjoyed. My favorite part is that they had features for small children as well as larger children. Usually when I go to other splash pads it smells funky or like chlorine. But this location smelled fresh and seemed to have been upkept recently. Western Washington is a notorious area for high amounts of trafficking, so I always have to keep an eye out wherever we go. But thankfully, this area seemed pretty safe so we will definitely be back next summer for more playtime.

A beautiful, tranquil spot near the airport, with a lovely lake, picnic table seating and…read moreplayground, with plenty of trees to give shade and protection against the sun. Boat launch available near the swimming area, which is marked for various swimming abilities. Floatation devices are required for kayakers & SUP users, and are provided, free of charge, for borrowing.

On our way back from Mt. Rainier we visited West Fenwick Park, to give our toddlers a break from…read morethe drive, and they loved it! ... I really liked the mix of turf and rubbery floor, tons of designs with number patterns colors ... many slides, very accomodating to kids of various ages... our girls really enjoed the tunnel swing ( smaller ) there were also some big slides... covered picnic / tables - only bad thing was that some of the slides that left overs on them... but the city had dispatched a crew to clean up, crazy as they were working on sunday! more information on the park here: https://www.kentwa.gov/departments/kent-parks/parks-places/parks-trails/west-fenwick-park Thank you City of Kent!!!

This was a super nice park and was perfect for young children and slightly older ones too. The play…read morestructures were big and had a large variety of things, slides, climbing, spinning, ropes, etc. The one for the slightly older kids with the steepest slides had beans puke all over it (not sure how long it had been there), which was super gross, but the park service truck came while we were there and power hosed the thing down. Our toddlers had a great time climbing on the blocks, enjoying the slightly shorter and less steep toddler friendly slides, and the bucket swings.

I love this little park! They have an infant swing and newer play toy. A few benches to sit on and…read moresome tables. Only part I don't like is sometimes so much trash all over the tables and bark! Street parking.

Chelsea Park was my neighborhood park growing up. I've been there probably 100+ times…read more I've played organized and recreational sports there, participated in day camp there, and did about a dozen other things there during my childhood. It's a nice neighborhood park tucked away just off Ambaum and 136th. The park is basically divided into two sections, the playground area which is on top of a little hill and the field, which is down below. The playground area was renovated within the last 10-15 years and has a nice playground and walkway area up above. I don't know if it's due to the location, off Ambaum and 136th/near the (formerly called Seahurst Village Apartments) or what, but I don't see too many kids there playing. The field down below has a small baseball/softball field that is well-kept because it's used for little league baseball/softball and Kennedy Catholics softball team as well. The field isn't by enough for high schoolers (90 ft base paths and 60 ft mound), nor can it accommodate power hitters (due to houses relatively close down the right field line and a moderately short left field. Basically, If you're looking to play baseball you're better off going to Sunset Fields or Moshier Fields - you'll have more real estate there. The open field/grassy area is though good for pickup games of football, soccer, ultimate frisbee, etc. as well as catch and just general running. Often, at night - just before sunset ("after work") you may often find members of Burien's Hispanic community playing recreational soccer there - so if you're someone who had the itch to play, and doesn't play organized soccer or can't find people to play with, then it may be worth dropping by one night to see if people are playing. All-in-all, Chelsea Park is a fairly nice neighborhood park in the Burien-area that provides a variety of different opportunities for playtime and/or rec-athletics

I dont like posting these reviews, but we didn't have a good experience while spending time in this…read morewading pool. Parking was no problem on a week day even when it isn't that big. Wading pool is just a few steps infront the Community Center. There was plenty of kids. I guess they were still on summer camp :) Some of the bigger ones were doing kind of a picnic on tables. I found this great! There is also a small picnic shelter for parties when available. In other CCs you can grab a chair if they are available or a person would just guide you about the procedure. Here, a lady would almost yell in a very rude way to ask for it. I answered her how would I know about a different process from where I come from or even whom to ask for it. She then told me it was her I should have asked for a chair. For a chair to sit!! Fortunately, we brought everything we needed and proceed to enjoy the wading pool for some minutes. We shared our toys and stuff just like at other pools because they are all kids :) Police cars were driving around.

Van Asselt Playground is located on Beacon Hill. It is an active park with amenities in easy…read morewalking distance. Named after Henry Van Asselt who arrived from Holland in 1851. He was a pioneer, excellent marksman and cabinet maker. The first school in King County was the Van Asselt School in 1862. Came here for the first time, the grounds are super nice and amazingly clean. I felt that it was a great "homey" environment for kids and a great place to spend the day. I like the park because it's great for all ages. The playground area for kids is covered in beautiful synthetic grass that is safe to play on, soft to fall on, which I love because it's not messy like wood chips or sand. They have slides, swings, and a seesaw. During the summer, you can play in the wading pool. There's a basketball court nearby, BBQ Grills, and also a shelter with picnic tables. There's a large grass area too for anyone wanting to picnic on a blanket. The bathroom is very close by attached to the back of the Van Asselt Community Center. Not everyone in Seattle has the same access to recreational opportunities. Some can afford gym memberships, fitness classes, and personal trainers, but most cannot. That is why Seattle Parks Foundation is partnering with the Trust for Public Land, MOMentum, Leschi Community Council, and Seattle Parks and Recreation to install free outdoor gyms, called Fitness Zones Areas, in public parks around the city. Each Fitness Zone Area includes 8 to 12 pieces of durable, easy-to-use, vandal-resistant equipment that can be used by everyone from teenagers to seniors to tone their arms and legs and get their heart pumping. Great Park. One of the best actually.

We recently went to a birthday party at Covington Community Park and I quickly realized we had also…read morebeen here years prior for another party. It's a great park! Parking is pretty ample and we had no issues finding a good spot. Bathrooms are pretty clean, but there was no soap in the dispensers when we were there - thankfully had sanitizer on me, though! The park has several party shelters and they were ALL booked for birthdays or graduation parties. They were all good size with a decent amount of seating for guests, but suggest bringing your own camp chairs or something similar if you know you're going to want/need to sit. The playground itself is great and my 7, 5, and 3 year old loved it. Plenty to climb on and lots of space to run. My kids especially loved the zipline setup, that also has a large seat for kids of all play abilities to use. We aren't in the area too crazy often, but we'd definitely return to this park to play!

I've been here many times, love the small trails, and overall space, plenty of parking. Lots of…read moreareas for activities and just taking in some fresh air. Never feel unsafe here. Grounds seem to be kept clean.

Had both my baby shower and gender reveal there and it was lovely. The people who came before our…read moreset up and after were all very friendly and lovely people. Very ducked and not too many people frequent the park. Highly recommend this parks for family gathers, birthday parties, etc.

Developed in 1982, the park features basketball hoops, benches, landscaping, pathways, a picnic…read moreshelter, skatedot and a children's play area. Head south from the small commercial district on Beacon Ave. and you'll run into Benefit Playground. Among it's many benefits-okay, assets! - are a fun playground and some paths. I was also drawn to the strange monolithic art on the west end of the park. The sandstone sculpture is by Joe Wheeler. The tall trees lining the edges of this park make it a lovely spot for a picnic. You'll also find benches and picnic tables. We love this little park. A little something for everone.

Town Square Park in Federal Way is such a great place for families and kids. There's so much open…read morespace for children to run around and play, and the splash area during the summer makes it even more fun. It's nice having a community park that feels welcoming for everyone. Definitely one of our favorite spots to spend time outdoors with the kids. The only downside to it is the bathroom it can get messy and gross since it's open to the public so make sure to always go with your kids and double check your surrounding for random people going in. Other than that, it's always a fun trip whenever we go there for a short playtime or family picnic. Not to mention, they do have basketball court and a place to rent if you need gatherings for parties and such.

A beautiful park location! It provides so much variety! The sounds of kids playing. Perfect for…read moreevents. A covered station. Restrooms onsite. Parking. On a nice beautiful day. The walking path.

Bathrooms on site Playground is gated and a pretty big space…read moreto play and climb. Ball fields are nice but no cover for dugouts. Lots of parking. Playground was really close to the ball fields so siblings could be real close to parents who were watching baseball.

Celebration Park is a decent sized park in Federal Way. It's also a park in King County and…read moreautomatically you can tell it's better maintained than many of those in Pierce County, specifically in Tacoma. Activities that this park is mostly geared towards is sports as there is several spots for baseball, football and other ball games. Nice walking paths here that take you to a community center nearby and a forested area with several different trails meandering through the trees. Some of these paths link ip to the BPA Trail, a walking and bicycling path.