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.

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.

When I think of Colman Park, I think of the underpasses…read more I'm a Californian, we don't really do fun underpasses like Seattle does, especially not ones like these which look to be mostly from the 1900s. The honey and I decided on one of our walks to start at the Colman P-Patch Community Gardens (which is easily one of the most gorgeous sounding parks we've been to) and walk down under the these smaller tunnels to Colman Beach. The tunnels at first glance look barely big enough for someone to pass under, and someone larger than 6 feet might struggle, but it's so much fun to walk through the woods from the P-Patch and see that these adorable tunnels lead to a beach. Colman Park is very woodsy, but there are so many paths and levels to it that you could probably explore for an hour and not see everything. All in all beyond Streissguth Gardens, the Colman P-Patch and adjoining Colman Park and Colman Beach would be the absolute must see for free Seattle green spaces in my opinion, and if you're in the area, you should definitely drop by.

Colman Park is such a peaceful little escape. The trees, the lake, and the views of Mt. Rainier…read moremake it feel like a hidden spot right in the city. I came here to clear my head and ended up staying way longer than planned. It's quiet, super green, and just a perfect place to slow down and breathe.

Beautiful! what a quiet little place. Really enjoyed myself. What else can I say? Sunsets here are…read morebeyond measure.

Beautiful area. This is one of my favorite places in Seattle. Amazing view of the puget sound…read moreespecially during a sunset. I have came to this location since I was a kid and loved walking along this beach! Parking is reserved for residents only, yet the last few times I've stopped by that wasn't a problem.

This is a viewpoint in a residential area near Beacon Hill Station with a view of SODO. From the…read morestation, walk west on South McClellan Street and you will find this viewpoint at the end. If you are driving to this viewpoint, street parking is plentiful. The viewpoint is not as good as I was expecting. The view is mostly obstructed by the brush below the fence so you do not have a full view. While this viewpoint is nice to have if you are living in the area, I do not think this viewpoint worth the trek if you are coming from elsewhere.

It's kinda of a weird spot as there is houses like it's private street. We couldn't park the car…read morecuz of the private parking and houses. But it was a beautiful view of Seattle indeed.

Attractive clean park with a Korean pavilion. Clean when I visited. The bike path next to it was…read morebeing well used. The only drawback is the noise from the freeway but the greenery helps improve the air quality.

Lovely park on E slope of Beacon hill. The Korean pavilion is a nice picnic spot, and it has never…read morebeen crowded when I've visited Good signage lets you know the history of how this park was built.

Sunsets here are so dreamy!…read more This park is spread out along Magnolia Blvd W and has shoreline views throughout. There's ample green space and parking along the street, which is perfect for these sunnier days. My only gripe is that there's no restroom on site, but otherwise, it's a gorgeous lookout spot!

It's one of those Seattle parks tucked away in a neighborhood that you take for granted…read more It's big enough to not be crowded when there are 50 people there but small enough to let your kids and dogs roam free. A lot of tables, grills, a bathroom, and all the things you'd want when getting outdoors for some fresh air. There are a lot of old-growth trees that provide shade all year round. When it was 100+ during the summer of 2021, it was a good 20' cooler here. For the tourist looking at the dry grass, we are in the middle of an unusual drought here. Take care of your parks and they'll take care of you. There's a good bit of aerial acrobatics from the local hawks. I've seen them take out other flying friends.

This is a view of downtown Seattle, just a pull off exit on Admiral for a small stretch on the…read moreshoulder. It gives you a great view, day or night. They have a couple coin operated binoculars to see the view up close. Usually see people making out here since the mood for a makepoint point is high. Take notes if you're planning a date. There's a totem pole here for some history if you're interested. The best way to get here is to be headed uphill on Admiral. It's near impossible to reach while going downhill towards the bridge.

Don't go there. There's nothin to see, aside from trees and bushes. It was just a waste of time.read more