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    Maple Leaf Reservoir Park

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

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    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

    Free activity in Seattle, Washington…read more.. When I was at the Post Office, mailing some postcards, the friendly clerk suggested that I go to Kerry Park to view in person, the city skyline as depicted in these postcards... OK! My niece was surprised at the size of "the park". It seems to be more like a strip of lawn instead of a park. Well... we were there for the beautiful view of Seattle and were happy to get a free parking space on the street! There also was an interesting steel sculpture called: Changing Form. It's 15 feet tall and can be used as a nice frame to photograph the Space Needle and its surroundings!

    On clear days you can get an amazing view of Elliott Bay and the Central City (with the Space…read moreNeedle of course!), with a backdrop of Mount Rainier. The viewpoint is thoughtfully designed so many people can line up against the railings without too much trouble instead of photographers trying to jockey for space. If you didn't bring binoculars, there's a few coin operated telescopes to help you look at things in the distance. There's also a cool statue here if you're interested, and if you go down the steps there's a small playground. I'm not sure if I've ever seen anyone use the playground though, since there are no bathrooms associated with the park and small kids can have bathroom emergencies. There are businesses nearby where I guess you could technically ask to use the washrooms, but it's just another hassle. Note: street parking only.

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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
    Seattle Children's Playgarden

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    Volunteer Park

    Volunteer Park

    4.6(224 reviews)
    4.1 miCapitol Hill

    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!

    Definitely worth a visit. Volunteer Park is a beautiful historic park located in the heart of…read moreSeattle, designed by the Olmsted Brothers and a it's a must see as one of Seattle's well known landmarks. We skipped the inside of conservatory and Asian Art Museum but enjoyed strolling the grounds and admiring the views and taking in the fresh are. The sculpture, Black Sun by Isamu Noguchi, is here too and perfectly frames the Space Needle when you look through it. The highlight was climbing the water tower. The hike up was tiring, we were so out of breath and had to take some breaks, but the views were stunning. Definitely worth it and the walk down was so much easier! The park is peaceful and well-maintained, with plenty of spots to relax. Parking is free but fills up fast. A must-visit for locals and tourists alike! Check out the website for more info at https://www.seattle.gov/parks/allparks/volunteer-park

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    Volunteer Park - Volunteer Park Conservatory (3/25/23)

    Volunteer Park Conservatory (3/25/23)

    Volunteer Park - Seattle Asian Art Mueseum (3/25/23)

    Seattle Asian Art Mueseum (3/25/23)

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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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