Loved this park. I was looking for a relaxing, quiet spot and found this scenic area…read more You can kayak, swim, paddleboard, relax, walk, etc here. It's a great park. I highly recommend stopping here and checking it out.

Seward Park is my happy place. You can see Mt. Rainier across the water on a good day. It's a great…read morespot to go birding (raptors, wetland birds, and even owls!), mushroom foraging, mini-hiking, or running. There's an amazing old growth forest if you want to immerse yourself in nature for a bit. There's also plenty of picnic shelters for good weather events. It doesn't get too busy, but the drivers here are kind of careless, so just be careful when you're walking around.

There isn't a lot to talk about this tiny park other than the idea of maintaining the greenspace…read morearound the Lockmoor neighborhood is wonderful. You can enter the park in a couple different ways; I enter on the Mountain View Ln entrance. It's very short, but it's nice and steep--enough to burn off your dog's energy without committing to a giant walkaround. It's also great to run it and break in your new trail runners. Maintaining its greenspaciness, there are not lights on the trails to distract you which lets you take in the smell of green and feel the lushness. It's a nice calming pause if you're walking around the neighborhood.

Mount Baker Ridge Viewpoint is another spot you can add to your list of obscure Seattle viewpoints…read more It's not the most stunning view in this city, but it is a unique little place and worth a stop if you're in the area. This pocket park is an excellent example of what neighborhood community activism can accomplish in creating new public space. The project began in 1999 with a petition to acquire the land from the Washington State Department of Transportation and ended in 2009 when the park was dedicated on the spring equinox. Money to build the park was raised through a combination of public funding, corporate giving, and donations from individuals and foundations. The park is tucked back in the Mount Baker neighborhood on the ridge above the I-90 tunnels. The viewpoint is in the middle of an old, quaint two block commercial district with several eateries close by. Parking is on the street.

About 70 some folks and dogs stopped by for the June Solstice. A pretty neat and scientifically…read moreaccurate spot here in seattle. The sunset stones are a sundial. Check them out. Right above the I-90 tunnel and the Mountains to Sound Greenway Trail.

Great park for picnics, bbq's, and celebrations. The ample space and playground provides a wide…read morerange of activities for all age groups. The city of Seattle did a great job designing Jefferson park. I love seeing all of the families that live on Beacon meeting up. You always run into someone either before or after at Red Apple or D'pite bakery that is heading to the park.

Huge, clean space with beautiful views! Very little shade, but I imagine that's not a huge issue in…read moreSeattle. We explored: - skate park: well laid out with a bowl and lots of ramps to practice (my son rode his bike) - splash pad with slides - two zip lines (highlight) - playground for smaller kids - great, flat trails for biking Overall, I am so impressed and wish we had something like this by us.

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.

This is a small wonderful park located in the Mt Baker neighborhood. Tennis court, play area for…read morekids, beach, beautiful landscaping. This park would be a great to have a picnic on a sunny day. The park has a great play structure with a sip line swing for the older kids. For the little ones, there are a few ride - on toys, low walls to climb, and lots of gravel. Parking along the nearby road has just a few spots and the lot itself is tight, but doable. One of the best small park in the city. I recommend a visit if you haven't.

Nice family park. It gets busy eventhough you don't feel it. You get to walk around the Lake and…read morehang in the beach. Great views. Water is refreshing. I watched people parking by the road. They were on their cars. There are parking lots were you can leave your car for more hours. It gets hot on summer so bring water and a hat ;) Great for runners and you can connect with Colman Park :)

I was at Mt. Baker Rowing & Sailing Center this month for an event - the outdoor activities would…read morebe wasted on my anyhow, I'm a bit on the lazy side. I'd never been there before and found the drive there quite serene. Often, I'll be going somewhere in the Seattle area and be in total awe of how beautiful the trees, mountains, and water are. It was one of those moments as my carpool came around a winding road towards the facility. Just breathtaking (and no rain at the moment). The effect was completed with about 50 seagulls and 25 geese hanging out on and/or near the docks. I love birds - they're just a little messy sometimes. The main building offers either an elevator or stairs to the next floor. On the second floor, you can find pretty much everything you'll need - the main room (with fireplace), two balconies, bathrooms, kitchens, and more of the stunning view I described earlier. Most of our activities took place in the main room. There were high ceilings and hanging lights. The facility offered both round and straight tables with plenty of chairs. The hardwood floor was beautiful. The staff was great and super responsive to our needs, facility was perfect, and our event design was fantastic! A great day in a great location!

Part of Seattle Parks & Rec…read more I took sailing lessons here this summer - and it was SO FUN! An affordable option for sailing. Being city run means it's cheap (in a good way though). Plus a great way for me to take full advantage of all the ducats I pony over to the city in sales tax and parking tickets! I now have on my fridge a piece of paper saying I'm certified by the City of Seattle to sail. NEAT-O.

This is s great local park. Fun space for big kids and little kids. Great areas for parties, BBQS,…read moreand more. A big Field and basketball court make it a great hangout

Pretty view of a weird, industrial waterway. The human feces was a little outputting. Maybe…read moreconsider some restrooms.

The difference between a 4-star and a 5-star comes down to convenience!…read more Chief Sealth Trail is a foot and bike path that runs from Beacon Hill to the Rainier Valley. Many of us in the neighborhood have seen the signs identifying Sealth, but surprisingly, few of my neighbors use it--such a shame. It's 3.6 miles long, which means if you live toward the beginning of it like I do; you can get a healthy 7+mile round-trip run/walk/unicycling session in: easy-peasy. Unlikely but true, I do own a unicycle - and the recycled-material paths are perfect to ride on. With that said, Sealth is not for the faint of heart. It's hilly with flat areas that are more or less a tease. You can choose to be hard-core and run up and down the grassy hills and dales instead of the path (excellent for endurance training!) Also, a small part of the Trail is ONLY grass/mud and is at a 35% grade. And...there's a vertical incline at the south-end that is so steep, you can almost walk it faster than run it. The path follows the power lines, which some may find distracting, but I find the views of the horizon, neighborhood and lake (if you're on the dales) so serene, that I don't even see them anymore. You'll pass a few pea patches along the way too! If you should take the path from beginning to end, you should know that it crosses Beacon Ave S as well as MLK too--a true interurban trail. I love running here with my dog, and meeting other people on the path as we go (just make sure to clean up after your pet as you go!) See you there. http://www.seattle.gov/transportation/chiefsealthtrail.htm

Always a fun trail to walk my dogs on. Sometimes there was glass so I would be careful. Going in…read moredaylight is recommended. You can get a great view of the water from certain points!

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.