I'm not particularly sure why this is even on Yelp. It's not a park so much as a piece of street…read moreart on the ground with a few tables on it. When I walked by, the tables were occupied by some unsavory characters. The art itself is cute, but more faded than the pictures here make it seem. It's also impossible to get a picture because of the things placed on top of it. This "parklet" is in Capitol Hill, so the general area around it is full of things to do, but I can't think of a reason to come here specifically. I'd suggest spending time at other pieces of public art and recreation space. There are plenty nearby.

This place is really cute. I wouldn't recommend coming here just for the plaza but if you're nearby…read moreit's a good idea to check it out. It's a great use of former road that gives people back their public spaces. Hope for more like it in the near future.

Harbor Steps is a public plaza near Pike Place Market and right below the Harbor Steps Apartments…read more Essentially this plaza consists of staircases leading from 1st Avenue to the Seattle Waterfront. Walking all the way down leads to Pier 57 and the Seattle Great Wheel. The staircases are well-maintained, though I do get a little skittish about walking down them when it rains. There are tables as well as seating by the fountains here that are ideal for an outdoor lunch. Plus there are a bunch of popular restaurants like Dough Zone, Skillet and Von's that are located in this area. The entrance to the plaza on 1st Avenue is also right across from Seattle Art Museum. If you need to get from Pike Place Market or Downtown Seattle to the Seattle Waterfront, it is worth walking down the Harbor Steps for its ease of access. And it makes for a nice place to lounge for a bit if you are in the area and need a place to rest.

Kinda cool spot to take photo in the midst of city building/street! We weren't there for the…read moreevening yet it was a nice spot!

Very beautiful park Very nice and really very long path…read more Also there is a very nice playground and tennis courts

Terrific park in Renton, was looking for a quick morning walk on a chilly weekend in November and…read morefound this conveniently located next to Lake Washington, with beautiful views of the water and a walking/running trail along the edge of the lake. Parking is plentiful and free (though coming from NYC parking looks plentiful almost everywhere in the suburbs), in parking lots along the park driving route curving around the water. There are multiple facilities on the water and off. On and along the water--a boat docking marina, multiple docks, fishing pier, a sandy beach with roped-in swimming area, nature area with info placards describing the surroundings and recent history of the park, and a pier extension with gazebo over the water. On the park grounds--a small water recreational boat storage with canoes, playground, picnic areas with running water and BBQ pits, and aforementioned walking trails. As others have mentioned a fair number of Canada geese and ducks reside in the area so best to follow the advisements posted and NOT feed them unless you want more goose/duck poop than there already is on the park premises. Otherwise lovely park and I would come back for a stroll in warmer months!

So creepy. Lots of single men. I was walking down a trail and a guy was walking behind me with a…read morebig knife! He was ostensibly carving a stick but the stick was small and the knife was big and he was just walking down the trail whacking his knife into the stick over and over again. I was like, time to go! Then from across the park and old man yelled at me to keep my dog away. Feeling was mutual.

Beautiful green park with babbling brooks. I don't suggest the ladies go here alone the last time I…read morewas here walking my dog I had a strange man coming to the parking lot and I think he was just seeing if I was alone or not. This park goes into kind of a dead end in the back so I suggest you go in pairs . Great to bike ride, smooth concrete walkways , green hills for the kids to roll down.

Bellevue Botanical Garden is a beautiful place. And the fact that it is always free too! It's open…read moreevery day even holidays! To be a small botanical garden, there's a nice walking path and many, many beautiful flowers and plants to see. There are often local community events hosted here. Activities for the young to adults. They have classes that you can find and sign up for on their website as well. And the classes are affordable!! You may even see people taking wedding photos here because again it's beautiful. The park is ADA friendly. The path is dirt and pebbled but can be navigated with a wheelchair. There are bathrooms on site and a small shop. I have never purchased bulbs or plants from here but I know there is a big community around that. The coffee shop in the garden can get busy. But a benefit is we were able to charge my husband's wheelchair there on a visit. While the park is open every day, the coffee shop is not. Definitely this should be a spot for all locals. And not just a one time visit either.

This was a nice little find. We got here late as my sister had to take her son to this de's appt…read more By the time we got to Seattle, it was already 1 pm. Once the entire family met up, we climbed back into the car and headed to Bellevue. Not sur if it was due to the time. But we were surprised there was a lot of parking available. We spent a good 2-hrs here which included getting lost and finding other street entries into the botanical park from a school and from other busy street corner at the bottom of the park. Nice and shaded, quiet little creeks, plenty of seating for those that were inspired to journal, plenty of elderly people using this time to exercise and stretch. We enjoyed the different areas like the swinging bridge, the Japanese garden and even the little cafe they have there. Fairly priced items and plenty of tables to enjoy a refreshment and snack. By the time we were done, the gift shop was already closed. So I took the opportunity to drop a donation into the box instead.

Very pretty garden! It's a quick walk through but there were tables inside if you wanted to sit and…read moreenjoy the scenery! The leaves on the Japanese maples are very pretty right now for fall!

Nice place to relax and enjoy a waterfall. Beware of the local homeless population nearby!read more

It can get pretty crowded, although it's to be expected to a place this gorgeous. Who doesn't like…read morethe beach? When I visited, there were cyclists, roller skaters, people flying kites, numerous dog-walkers and even a pair out walking their pet goats!? Totally amazing atmosphere. On clear days, there are great views of Seattle and surrounding mountains. On lucky days, you can spot orca whales! Keep an eye out especially during the fall and winter, or if you're particularly committed, there are several social media groups dedicated to posting about whale sightings. You might just want to bring along a pair of binoculars whenever you visit...just in case. There's street parking that's a close stroll to the beach, and one public washroom that I could find.

I haven't been here officially on a truly hot summer beach day in WA. Growing up in southern CA,…read morethe beach vibes were different than here in WA. But today was perfect! It was hot. It was sunny. And there was beach volleyball happening. Vendors setting up to sell fruit cups and horchatas and other crunchy treats. Alki Beach Park is a true beach destination! Public bathrooms, public showers to rinse off sand, and plenty of room to camp out if you want. I came to see the lowest tides on this day. In fact, Alki Beach Park was the first beach I frequented when I first moved to WA. Today's visit was truly magical though. The low tide revealed smaller pools and seaweed. Clambs squirted water out of their exposed holes. I saw a crow get squirted in the face! I am not a sunbather but if you are, this is your spot. I recommend NOT sunbathing, but you do you boo. I do recommend coming here. Great views of downtown Seattle too. Parking goes far along the waterfront. Loads of police were patrolling too. Be careful and enjoy nature! SYOY!

Great trip for the weekend. Trails were very easy to follow. Parking was limited so get there…read moreearly. The best surprise was the small cafe we found in the park. We will be going back.

We had a beautiful time driving 70 minutes to get here, but sadly, the trail going down towards the…read morewater was closed and we had no advanced notice so the only thing really open was the coffee shop which we didn't bother going in. It was really a waste of my time it's a lovely location. If only we got to view it there was no for warning on any social media or websites that the trails were closed so that was unfortunate. Probably will not return back there since they don't communicate with the public well wind trails are closed.

Built for the 1962 World's Fair, the Space Needle is Seattle's most recognizable landmark, located…read morein between the Museum of Pop Culture and the Chihuly Glass Museum, where my partner and I came for a visit yesterday. The ticket and entrance process was very easy. Just keep in mind the line was about 45 minutes long, a bit like a theme park ride to get into the elevator after our allotted ticket time, so be ready to wait. Our elevator guy gave us a great tour on a 43-second elevator ride up to the saucer-shaped top-level outdoor observation deck with its open-air glass walls, tilting glass benches that lean out over the city, and the world's first and only revolving glass floor. If one's brave and daring enough, even though the height wasn't as frightening as we thought, step onto the glass floor to see Seattle right under your feet. The Space Needle may seem like a tourist trap to first-timers, but it's actually worth all the hype.

While in Seattle one has to check out the space needle. I thought it was a little spendy at $55…read moreper person. There was probably a 35 minute wait for the elevator to the top. There's 2 levels which is pretty cool, one enclosed that rotates slowly with a couple bars, and an outside level (with high plexiglass walls). Both had great views!!! It's surprising how chilly and windy it is 520 feet up. It's definitely a great place to visit. I'm not sure if I would do it again but think everyone should check it out once.