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    Maple Leaf Reservoir Park

    4.4 (24 reviews)
    Open 4:00 am - 11:30 pm

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    The most recognizable feature belonging to the park.
    Alden C.

    Very nice park! I enjoyed walking all over here (I play Pokémon Go so of course I had to go to every stop in the park) The children's area is large and there are lots of equipment for them to play on but it was very busy! I liked spending most of the time up on the hill during my visit where I took pictures of the park's most distinguishing feature, the water tower. I enjoyed walking on the circular paths on the hill and got a gorgeous view of downtown Seattle. Definitely a nice outing and I'm sure a very loved place for nearby residents.

    My son Henry enjoying the toys at Maple Leaf Park
    Evelyn K.

    Amazing park! How have I not reviewed it yet? I've lived nearby since it opened in 2012. Firstly, the view! Maple Leaf is the second highest point in Seattle (pretty sure I read that on Wiki), so the entire downtown skyline, Space Needle, and mountain ranges are visible. Secondly, the awesome playground space on the lower level, with a ZIP LINE, sand pit, butterfly garden, sweet playground equipment, and lots of fun things for all ages to enjoy. People donate their baby toys here, so there's always something to play with. There is a loop at the top that is perfectly equal to 1,000 steps and is wide enough for many people to share, with basketball court and pickleball court. The biggest flaw is the lack of shade. In the summer the park turns into the Sahara desert. So, bring lots and lots of water, sun hats, and be prepared if you are there on an 85 degree day. There are some shady spots by the playground, and a small shelter. The bathroom is also undergoing repairs, and last I remember visiting, still hasn't opened, so NO PUBLIC BATHROOMS as of this post.

    Toy trucks for the kids to play with
    Fen F.

    What an awesome park! My daughter discovered it by accident driving by one day. We took our 2 year-old grandson and he had a blast. OK...very few parks have zip lines and I don't recall any with Tonka trucks in the sand for little ones to play with. The play equipment itself has something for kids of all ages. There are mosaic butterflies hidden throughout the play area that you can try and find. If you walk up the stairs to the reservoir, you will be rewarded with a magnificent view of downtown Seattle. We will definitely return again soon.

    Nina H.

    I love discovering new parks! My friend lives down the street and we took his new puppy out for a quick walk. The loop isn't very long but you'll see runners, walkers and dogs around the park on a beautiful day. The playground for kids is pretty elaborate, lucky them! I'll definitely be back when I dog sit for my friend in a few weeks.

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    I love this place! It's a great place to run- the views on a clear day are awesome! It's super nice and usually pretty well populated!!!

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    Ask the Community - Maple Leaf Reservoir Park

    Are there lights on the 1/2 mile walk??? Looking for a safe place to run/walk in the mornings?

    There are lights on the south half of the park and trail, but the northern half is not lit, since there are homes that line the north side of the park.

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    Review Highlights - Maple Leaf Reservoir Park

    It spans 16 acres and has a variety of activities like pickleball courts, baseball fields, basketball courts, and a kids playground.

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    Kerry Park - 2037pdt on 5/28/24

    Kerry Park

    4.7(1.1k reviews)
    4.7 miLower Queen Anne

    One of the most scenic - if not the scenic - spot in a wilderness of scenic spots…read more It's a fantastic view of downtown and the Sound with Mount Rainier in the background. Extra points if you visit around sunset. It's small and parking is limited. Be prepared to park and walk - especially if you visit during peak times.

    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.

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    Kerry Park - Seattle skyline with the Space Needle

    Seattle skyline with the Space Needle

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    Kerry Park - Classic Seattle Skyline through sculpture.

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    Classic Seattle Skyline through sculpture.

    Seattle Children's Playgarden

    Seattle Children's Playgarden

    4.5(11 reviews)
    7.1 miAtlantic

    Cute little playground and a lot of cool stuff if you're a little kid and even adult. We looked…read moreonline and came during the public hours at least what their website said. It's really cool that there's a lot of chickens and Vanny so you can just go up and play with as well as all the little structures in playground and stuff . I will say one of the most offputting things was while we were looking at the chickens. Some woman next to us was kind of talking about the park, not being open to the public and going on and on about it. I may be thinking too much into it although she was talking to someone else and right next to us, but it did kind of seem like it was directed towards us. I would just recommend checking in public hours as the other hours are for the preschool attendees.

    What an awesome playground for ages 1-6! This is a free park but there is also a pre-school here so…read morethe public can come play during certain hours only. We came during Christmas break so there was no one there. After an hour of play we did see about three other families playing all wearing masks. My toddler loved running around the place. There were chickens to say hi to and a cool red truck he could sit in. The musical instruments were fun for him to bang on as well as jumping on the balls and hill. There is actually a basketball court right next to it so you could actually bring older kids and have a game. Wear rain boots as it can get a bit muddy during the winter months. Highly recommend coming here for great imaginative play.

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    Seattle Children's Playgarden
    Seattle Children's Playgarden
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    Woodland Park

    Woodland Park

    4.4(40 reviews)
    2.2 miPhinney Ridge

    Have to check out this big park in Seattle that's got a whole lot for anyone. It of course has the…read moreZoo but there's a lot more. Woodland Park is more than 90 acres and takes up a few blocks in the Green Lake and Phinney Ridge neighborhoods. A lot of outdoor activities to do here. There's baseball fields, a dog park, and trails. Cool history about how it came to be. It's been around for a long time and the neighborhood pretty much grew up around it. This was originally the estate of lumber mill owner Guy C. Phinney. After he died it was bought by the city. In 1902 it was turned into one of the city's parks. Basically the park has two halves. The eastern half has baseball fields, a dog park, horseshoe pits, lawn bowling, a picnic area, a pitch and putt golf course, a skate park, and trails. The western half has the Zoo. In 1925 a memorial was erected for late President Warren G. Harding. Just a couple years earlier he made a speech here to the Boy Scouts. It was one of the last speeches he made before he died. The memorial was later demolished, and the site is where the African Savanna exhibit is today. Of course there's many animals to check out here. The rest of the park also has many birds as well as beavers and coyotes among other species. Getting here by a bus is a good idea. It's got a few that go up Fremont Avenue and the other streets. The most popular thing here is the Zoo but there's plenty of other things to do here like playing baseball, jogging, and whatever.

    Large. A small playground for tinys, a larger one for the older kids, each with slides, swing sets,…read morepicnic areas and so much field space to run, play ball, bask. A great, corner park with huge playground to meet the needs of the whole family. The fields surrounding the playground offer space to throw a frisbee, kick a soccer ball, set up a badminton court, and still more.

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    Woodland Park - Picnic Area

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