This park is really just not that spectacular. Especially for the neighborhood. First, it's rare…read moreto still see metal slides at a park which always makes me so nervous because of how hot they get. But also because it's just kinda old and run down. It's crazy because the playground for the school that is right below this one, is spectacular. But obviously, you cannot play while school is in session. Basically, this park is best for kids 4 and up. There really isn't much that's appropriate for toddlers other than the swings.

Swings, sandbox, spinner, play fields, and more! It's a great playground for a range of ages. And…read morethen there's 2 other awesome new playgrounds down the stairs at the wonderful BF Day Elementary School!

If you have a toddler who runs around like crazy, then this is the park for you! It's completely…read morefenced in so you no longer have to worry about your little one escaping. It has so much seating for adults so you can drink your coffee sitting down while keeping a close eye on your kid. I love the swing sets, sand pit, ride on toys and climbing area. My toddler did not want to leave. We will definitely be coming back here again. Just don't forget to stop at Starbucks on the way.

Awesome fenced playground. My twins enjoy it very much. It's great because it has a shaded parts of…read morethe playground. Also well as parts that have the sun. The kids have enough play area, and grass area so you can bring a blanket and have a picnic if you would like. Also a basketball court, swing set , sand pit, slide set and much more. They also have a bathroom which is nice, plus picnic tables. We love this park quite and shady.

Came upon this trail on accident exploring a different direction on Mercer Island. Driving I-90…read moreWest I have seen the trail and always been curious to find it. Today's walk was very short onto the trail. Between the rain and the rain, I decided to walk a short way out just for the view. I believe this trail is more popular with bikers from what I have seen driving by it on the interstate. Not sure how keen I am on walking it again as it is right next to the highway which is bit scary, but I am down for trying again when the weather is nicer. Walking in the downpour rain not super fun. Happy I found it though. Update to come when I next venture on this urban trail.

During beautiful, warm and sunny summer days, the I-90 freeway trail is my top choice for a short…read morecardio run. I begin my run at Mercer Island and head onto the I-90 floating bridge where there's full exposure to the sun, the breeze and glorious views of Seattle and million dollar homes on the waterfront. Be mindful of a few things when taking this trail as a runner/walker: 1) There tends to be more bicyclists than pedestrians and runners so follow the rules of the road. For example, travel on the right and be wary of bikers as they pass you on the left; don't run down the middle! Before making a U turn, hug the right and ensure that there aren't any traffic right behind you for safety. 2) Though there are restrooms at the parks, there aren't any midway on the bridge so do your deed(s) before heading on the pavement. My worst nightmare is to be 2 miles from a port-a-potty and need to do a no. 2 in the middle of I-90. Thank goodness that hasn't happened!! 3) I like going earlier in the mornings on weekends when isn't no rush hour traffic, reason being the exhaust fumes can get pretty bad if it isn't windy. So far on the runs I have completed, I haven't had much of an issue unless a couple of illegal rust buckets dump their fumes on the roadway. 4) If you have acrophobia, the fear of heights, you may want to reconsider the bridge portion. Looking down the rails on the right side going towards Seattle from Mercer there will a distance between the bridge and the water that would ruin your journey. 5) It is your choice how long of a distance you want to run along this trail. The whole distance roundtrip from one end to end may be as long as 18-20 miles or if you are just doing a section of the bridge and back, it can be as short as 4 miles. To find this trail, you can go to the trailhead on 12th Ave S in Seattle or the Mercer Island parks (or the Park n Ride) off the Island Crest Way/Mercer Way exits. I believe you can start from Bellevue as well but have not tried that one and it is located at Enatai Beach Park on SE Lake Road.

It is a great place to relax and hang out, it is a very public place and not very hidden, perfect…read morefor relaxing and fun. especially for kids.

Centennial Park was opened as part of the year long Poulsbo centennial celebration (duh) on October…read more28, 2008. There is not a whole lot there at the moment but lawn and a very interesting sculpture that was done by local artists. There is a master plan for the park that includes benches and parking along with other "park like" features. This will be a nice place to come to after hitting the farmers market that is just across the street. I applaud the forward thinking of the city leaders to continue to invest in areas that will pay huge dividends to the quality of life for us Poulsbonians (I just made that up). I hope our little town stays a best kept secret (oops)

Really beautiful view once you reach the end of the trail of Foster Island. View of the Lake…read moreWashington Union Bay area. The stadium is North... and Medina is East. Worth the extra 5 minutes off the main trail for sure.

I'm sitting here at the park hoping my little girl will sleep a bit longer so mama can enjoy her…read more"day off." This is my first time here and it checks off so many boxes for me as a mama of little kids. Even though it's located close to a busy street, it's quite serene here. The playground areas have enough for small and bigger kids to burn off energy. There's a climbing wall, a little zipline, slides and swings. There is a small paved path around the playground areas, which as a stroller user is nice. I took a stroll down towards the water, and it was nice and peaceful, even though it's right underneath 68th/Juanita Dr. There is a small covered picnic area and a couple of BBQs. There are bathrooms with a changing table(!) and the bathroom seems to be well kept. I'm not sure of dogs are allowed, but there is so much grassy area to run around, have a picnic in, or toss a ball around. This place is kind of an introverted mom's dream park. And TBH, I am not a botanist. So, I can't tell you how many rhododendrons there are, but there are certainly a lot of flowers in bloom. My allergies know this.

Great little park with a basketball court playground and shelter for events. I was here to attend a…read morebirthday on a warm summer day and it was very nice. There's a decent sized parking lot for this park and its off the busy road so you don't have to worry too much about runaway toddlers and kids.

This trail is about 20 miles long and (surprise!) follows along the Green River. Fairly wide,…read morepaved, and overall well maintained this is a popular biking trail, but works just fine if you're on foot as well. Smooth enough for rollerblading in most areas. There are numerous parking areas along this trail, and it connects directly with the Interurban in Tukwila and Kent for those looking to keep going south. There are a ton of parks and rest points along the way where you can see a lot of what Washington has to offer. At dusk and dawn you can find a TON of bunnies and perhaps even a coyote. Most areas have good lighting, but I wouldn't recommend using this trail as it gets dark due to random homeless encampments.

This is just under a 20 mile stretch of rail to trail project. Goes from the Tukwila-Seattle…read moreborder all the way to Kent starting along the Duwamish River which becomes the Green River. On a gorgeous Sunday afternoon it was pleasantly quiet, saw a few joggers and other bicyclists, but not crazy busy, made for a very pleasant trek down the first 8 miles or so and back. There are several spots where you can interconnect with the Interurban trail as well, paved with some bumpy spots, and mostly level without too many changes in elevation, so great for casual bikers like myself.

Nice trail, came on a Saturday at 8am and was able to find parking in the main lot easily. Got…read morepretty crowded on the trail after 10am. Seeing lots of dog poop bags near the trailheads very disappointing to see, pick up after yourselves and leave no trace!!

This is my Go-To trail to take anyone visiting! Best bite-sized PNW hike…read more It is 12/10 on the reward-to-effort ratio. It's just hard enough to feel like a challenge (in a good way) but not too hard that it's not fun anymore for a non-hiker. The summit is stunning - you can see the lake and a blanket of beautiful evergreens from the top. Plenty of parking and places to picnic at the base too. The only con - it can get REALLY crowded as it is a popular hike, but hey make some new friends and see some cute dogs ^__^