Jackson Park Perimeter Trail

(215 reviews)

8.8 mi

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

Tree in front of waterfall fountains

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Very relaxing (6/11/23)

Kerry Park

4.7

(1.1k reviews)

7.0 mi

By far one of my favorite viewpoints of Seattle!! Kerry Park is a must stop if you are in the…read moreSeattle area. A couple things to consider as you are planning your trip to Kerry Park: 1) the park is located on a extremely steep hill (you can definitely walk to it, but you'll likely be exhausted walking all the way up to the top from lower Queen Anne), 2) if you are driving it may take some time to find parking as the park is tucked away in a neighborhood, and 3) Mount rainier is viewable from the park on a clear day, you'll want to stop by on a sunny and clear day if possible (the view is still beautiful if the weather is overcast, but it's even better if it's sunny and clear). When you arrive to Kerry Park you'll be greeted with a postcard perfect view of Seattle/the puget sound, and a relaxing atmosphere. It can get busy but spots will naturally open up where you can take photos. I'd recommend going close to sunset if you can time it. Btw, if you are a Grey's anatomy fan some of the house filmed at are tucked away in the Queen Anne neighborhood.

Before a big day of Seattle exploring, my best friend and I decided to stop at Kerry Park for a…read morecity view. We were up pretty early and thankfully the spot wasn't too crowded. Even though it was a cloudier day, we still have a beautiful view of the city skyline. We found street parking nearby. It's located in a gorgeous neighborhood. They have a few benches and a sculpture in the middle. It's not that big of space, but a great quick photo opp.

Seattle skyline with the Space Needle

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Classic Seattle Skyline through sculpture.

Discovery Park

(494 reviews)

7.1 mi

A Seattle Gem with Breathtaking Views!…read more Discovery Park is hands down one of the most beautiful spots in Seattle. My husband grew up in Magnolia, so he took me here for a hike last weekend, and I was completely blown away. We explored the south side and walked the Loop Trail. The path is well-maintained and offers stunning panoramic views of the Puget Sound and the Olympic Mountains. It's hard to believe you're still within the city limits! It's the largest park in the city, so there is plenty of space to enjoy nature. Whether you want a serious hike or just a peaceful stroll to see the water, this is the place to go. Don't forget your camera--the scenery is post-card perfect!

The trail is paved and only muddy in some spots, some elevation gain but not too bad…read more The park is crowded but it's a large space so there's plenty of spots for picnics or a walk/trail run. Service is spotty here so I would download a map or pick up a map .

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Washington Park Arboretum

4.7

(306 reviews)

6.3 mi

I had a fantastic time exploring the Washington Park Arboretum. The Japanese Gardens were closed…read moreduring our visit, but we still got to explore a lot. I was happy to find out this was a free park. I did find myself wishing there were more public restrooms along the paths. Ignoring that, I loved all the green space. I love when trees are big enough to go in and still feel covered by the leaves. There were a lot of trees like this. They also had easy walking paths and a lot of benches throughout the park. You could easily spend an afternoon exploring. Loved our time here and would return to explore more.

Walking along a gorgeous trail in the Arboretum we met up with Ron, an employee/nature lover/tree…read morescholar, who was an absolute delight. After just a brief question about the Arb, Ron presented us with a wealth of information...all of it meticulously described. We were pleasantly surprised at the encyclopedic knowledge Ron has of the trees, the plants, and history of the Arb. What a charming and amazing story-teller he is. Ron enhanced our visit a hundred fold. It was such a pleasure to meet someone so passionate and adoring about their "job". He spoke less of a job than an astonishing adventure. He swept his arms around and said:"This is my office!" ! don't remember his last name, only that he was truly a treasure within the Arb.

One of the native flea flickers

Flower

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Ella Bailey Park

4.9

(38 reviews)

6.9 mi

Best View of the Seattle City Skyline. Majestic sunsets, scenery of Mount Rainier and the Puget…read moreSound. Spectacular Full Moon Nights... However, New Year's Fireworks here are a hit-or-miss, since the Space Needle ends up covered by smoke and so does most of Medina and Bellevue. Definitely a must-visit during sunny days and clear nights.

Wow! This park has one of the best views of the Seattle skyline and doesn't have the crowds in…read moreother parks. We can't believe we missed it all these years. It's a small park, with some lawn and a children's play area. Come here for the views.

View from Ella Bailey park

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Collecting September Seattle memories...one leaf at a time.

Myrtle Edwards Park

(88 reviews)

7.7 mi

Beautiful park right by the water. I enjoyed a nice run here with views of the water, mountains and…read morecity. Super well maintained.

Very beautiful beach park Sunset is gorgeous here , and this…read moreis very good place for picnicking

Beachside

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Beautiful sunset

Volunteer Park

(227 reviews)

6.6 mi

Smackdab right in the middle of Seattle, this park is a treasure! In addition to the wide open…read morespaces, trees, and fountains, the Volunteer Park Conservatory and the Seattle Asian Art Museum are also located here. If you want to see a good view of Seattle, check out the Volunteer Park Water Tower's observation deck in the southeast corner of Volunteer Park right on top of Capitol Hill. There's no elevator so be prepared to climb the 107 stairs to the top and be rewarded with 360-degree view of Seattle! There are bars and fencing at the windows though, which does detract a little from the experience. Between the windows are informational signs about Seattle's history. I'll be back to check out the art museum and the conservatory in the future!

I don't know if this is an appropriate comparison yet I feel that Volunteer Park is Seattle's mini…read moreversion of Central Park in NYC. Why? Because it's vast and it has so many little (or large) treasures that you find as you meander through the trees and flowers and pathways; there are duck ponds, sculpture, a city reservoir, large pastures, a botanical conservatory, a museum *the Seattle Asian Art Museum. You get the idea. I really enjoy this park every time I visit. Located atop a hill it also offers a lovely vista of Seattle.

Volunteer Park Conservatory (3/25/23)

Seattle Asian Art Mueseum (3/25/23)

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Green Lake Park

(557 reviews)

3.3 mi

Great park with lot of activities suitable for all age groups. It's a good picnic spot with great…read morefood options around the area

No one follows the lane rules it's chaos walking. I'm the crazy looking one for following the lane…read morerules

Summer sunset IG: @ohmyono

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Golden Gardens Park

(348 reviews)

4.7 mi

Such a beautiful spot with a beach area and walking trails. Lots of parking too but I am sure it…read morefills up quickly in the summer months.

Golden Gardens made this Florida girl feel at home in Seattle! I loved sitting on a bench by the…read morewater and watching the boats go by. If I lived here, I'd walk or run the path here constantly.

Green buoy Artful Ashes used as a landmark

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Party meet up

Pier 58

4.1

(67 reviews)

8.3 mi

We have been to yhis park quite a few times and it is always busy. But is a good thing because kids…read moreenjoy it except for the jellyfish body which gets packed!! Difficult for kids to get to the top. Plenty of different kind of games. That is fantastic because this.makes unique this park. Great view and addition to this walk through piers. Restrooms are so cool and clean. Be sure to get in theough the right side. Usually a line.

This area looks so much better now that the old Alaskan Way Viaduct was removed back in 2019. The…read morepark was designed with pedestrians in mind. It keeps people away from the tunnel traffic along that road. It's still a work in progress with many developments planned in the future. There's still a lot of construction near Belltown as of June 2025. We stayed in a hotel near the park. It's super close to Pier 66. The park currently connects Pioneer Square with Pier 62, and has great views of Elliott Bay. We took the elevator up to the Overlook Walk so that we could gain access to Pike Place Market. There are also stairs that take you there from each side of the walkway. I don't remember it being this easy back in 2011. Heck, I don't even remember seeing the ferris wheel at Pier 57. When did that happen? It's a large and beautiful greenspace that's perfect for locals & tourists alike. We kind of lost our bearings for a bit, but then it became all clear that we were headed the right way to the market. I really like what they have done here. It will be cool to see it again once it's all done, and there's no more construction. It was a nice walk along the bay.

The entrepreneur on the left provided snakes for photo op. The gent on the right grimaced when the snake wrapped its tail around his neck.

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3 Bears Studio

5.0

(3 reviews)

13.1 mi

We are so stoked for this place!! This is excellent for families to spend a wonderful quality time…read moretogether. Especially w little ones to explore their creativity while enjoying some delicious beverages. Exceptional service and perfect ambiance. This will be a regular for us.

Eva was wonderful and we really enjoyed making Tofu with her. It was super interesting learning…read moreabout the process and being able to press our own tofu! It tasted great, and she even made homemade miso soup to share with the group!!

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Wolf Camp & School of Natural Science

4.8

(18 reviews)

16.6 mi

Our kids attended the Wilderness Survival Craft Day Camp at Wolf Camp this summer and had an…read moreamazing experience. They came home excited each day, sharing what they learned, from edible plants to fire safety and survival skills. The camp makes learning hands-on, engaging, and fun. The staff and founder were friendly, welcoming, and clearly passionate about creating a positive environment. We're so glad we found Wolf Camp, and our kids are already asking to return. Highly recommend for a unique outdoor camp experience.

I've been going to wolf camp for 3 years now, and on the second to last day of my overnight camp,…read morewe all cried on how much we would miss the place wolf camp was. We were told most of the instructors would be leaving, they were some of the nicest people I've met. Also the children there are really nice and the staff there know what there doing and are really really nice.

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Camp Long

(14 reviews)

12.1 mi

Camp Long is the biggest park in West Seattle most people don't know about. It's not on the water -…read morebut that's not a bad thing. Within the boundaries of the park are miles of trails that most people drive hours out of town to walk on. Not to mention owl spottings, blackberries, bathrooms, cabins to camp in, a natural rock climbing wall and a cool events space. I had dear friends get married here and it felt like they had rented a overnight camp to celebrate - but it was a ten minute walk home. Weeds are a bit overgrown with COVID having Parks only doing essential maintenance but not too bad. Spend an hour or an afternoon here - it's worth it!

I grew up in Burien and have lived here all my life. As a teenager with lots of energy and nothing…read moreto do, I can remember going to a church group who took kids, like myself, on weekend trips camping. I can remember going with the group to camp at the park and fell in love with the beauty of the park and all the fun we had playing games and camping. This was in the mid 70's and I haven't been back since but I should revisit the park to remember the great times I had there that helped me stay out of trouble and be productive in life as I got older. Great place to take the family to back then.

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The Electric Boat Company

(316 reviews)

6.2 mi

Pretty good Ive been on 2 Electric boat rentals. I have rented and driven large 55' houseboats on…read moreLake Mead and Lake Powell. Plus speed boat driving for skiing.

Electric Boat is a great place to rent a boat to go around Lake Union where you'll have a…read moremoderately speedy boast with comfortable seating, Bluetooth to the speakers, and a table for sharable plates of food. Had no issues with our boat and it was fun to be out in the water with the sun out. Service was helpful.