I walk here every day and enjoy the view as if it's new to me. You can follow the boardwalk up thru…read morequant neighborhoods and thru Moritani Preserve to Strawberry Park. There was a cannery here as Bainbridge was home to Marshall Strawberries which were awesome but extremely delicate requiring canning. The plant burned down, most say arson was involved, and the cannery turned to a park.

This is nice little park that one will encounter on the Waterfront Trail. The best part about this…read morepark is that they have clean restrooms and showers for those staying at the nearby marina on a boat. The park has a lovely grassy area with picnic tables and a nice view of the bay. They area is nicely maintained with fully grown mature trees. Another words, like most places in this area, it's very green. I stayed here for about 20 minutes to relax on my way along the water front trail.

I really enjoyed walking through Grand Forest on Bainbridge Island. The trails were peaceful,…read morebeautiful, and surrounded by so much greenery. It was a relaxing place to explore and enjoy nature, and I would definitely visit again.

Two enclaves of land preserved from suburban encroachment, which has not spared Bainbridge Island,…read moreare the East and West Grand Forest. Here, trees have grown back from the violent hacking and destruction of ancient groves during the 1870s-1890s Euro-colonizer "frontier" evisceration of life. The island was razed entirely. Not a tree left standing, nor the life they sustained, that emerged from millions of years of earthly intelligence unique to this place, with thousands of years of stewardship by indigenous cultural groups. A mere hundred years ago, Euro-colonizers cared more about production lumber than the glorious trees of the Pacific Northwest and the life they held in balance. Today in the same vein, fortressed mega- mansions of the new rich warn anyone off with "private property" signs around this patch where trees are left standing, ironically referred to as "The Grand Forest." A more apt moniker would be "Hint of what was once a Grand Forest." Still the average public, now confined to the suburban and urban rectilinear hard-surface prison existence would appreciate the respite of being inside the green bower. If you are attuned to communities of trees you will perhaps note that this forest doesn't have "death", or large fallen logs that feed the cycle of life and regenerate other trees with their nutrition. You'll see just a crowded jumble of trees that have regrown having not selected amongst themselves how to thin their shared canopy, allow the light in to nurture other trees, and to fully support an integrated life system. Indeed this forest is metaphorically on life-support itself and even so, it sustains the evapotranspiration that helps keep Bainbridge Island cool while nearby concrete capitalist metropolises bake and swelter. The forest helps retains moisture during the winter which recharges groundwater aquifers that are being sucked dry at a much more rapid rate by all the sad suburban cookie cutter edifices with their sprawling Bermuda Grass lawns. As you walk along the nicely laid out paths, I wish you only the best reveries of a kind, gracious form of life that sustained myriad other life in all directions, which is what the forest will be saying to you. Cross over from the West- to the East-enclave and find the old barn of a rich lady (Prue) who donated her family's property to create a connecting corridor between the two sections. Never mind the busy recreation-chasing groups of mountain bikers and sometimes horse riders. This is a place to reconnect your soul to the signals of the life force that brought you to be, notwithstanding your current capitalist industrial trappings. Viva el bosque.

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 .

A couple squares of green along the northern edge of Pike Place Market, this small park recently…read morereopened in March 2025 after some renovations to improve the structural integrity of the park grounds and the underground parking below it. This park provides a little bit of open air respite from the crowds within the market, on July 4th weekend it was pretty packed with loungers, picnickers, tourists taking a break or snapping the waterfront views. Some benches and picnic tables are available. The site of the park is south of what was once the Washington State National Guard Armory built around 1909, was partially destroyed in a 1962 fire, then almost turned into high rise developments and offices during a period when Pike Place Market was proposed to be demolished, but ultimately saved by protests by "Friends of the Market". The city purchased the land on which the armory used to stand and then transferred jurisdiction of a parcel to the parks department, which designated this as "Market Park" in 1982, then renamed in honor of Victor Steinbrueck, an architect, faculty at the University of Washington, and historical preservationist of buildings in Seattle. He was known for his work in helping to design the Space Needle and his advocacy for the restoration and preservation of Pike Place Market and Pioneer Square.

Great view close to Pike Place Market. Want to get away from all the hustle and bustle? This is a…read moregreat place to sit and look at the ferries go by and eat your Piroshki.

I'm so glad I made the drive to this park on my last day in Seattle because it did not disappoint…read more Parking is limited, so I'm really glad my family and I arrived early--we got very lucky finding a spot. The park itself is massive and sits on the former site of the Seattle Gas Light Company plant, giving it a unique industrial feel that's unlike any other park I've visited. Surrounded by Lake Union, the views are already incredible, and the combination of history, scenery, and open space makes it a really special place. There are also Lime bikes and scooters available to rent, which is a great option since the park is large and takes some time to explore on foot. One of the highlights is the hill you can walk up for a beautiful view of the Seattle skyline. At the top, you'll also find a giant sundial that's fun to check out and interact with. Overall, this is easily one of the most unique and enjoyable parks I've ever visited. I'd absolutely come back the next time I'm in Seattle. It was easily one of the best memories I had in Seattle.

What a place to be in the summer! I went recently for the Yerbana free yoga in the park, which was…read morea lively affair. So many vendors, and tons of people doing yoga. It's lovely to see this park so alive in the summer and it feels like true Seattle. There are lots of paths and areas to explore here. The parking is decent, depending on if there is an event. I would give yourself extra time to find a spot if it's a day with nice weather. There is a lot of goose pop in the grass, so if you go for yoga, bring a mat you are okay with getting dirty. Of course, they can't help this, it's goose season. The trails are well maintained and so are the park amenities. Such a gorgeous Seattle staple for locals and tourists alike to experience!

the 5350 address on Creosote is closed for the super fund construction. But access to trails and…read morebeach can be reached from the memorial parking lot.

Beautiful beach park!…read more We came here after Japanese American exclusion memorial next door. Such a beautiful place. Massive beach, few ways to enter. Dog friendly! That's a plus. Sand, piers, boats. Views! And of course the beach. Baci had so much fun! I did too. Free parking. What's not to like?

This was a fantastic stop on our Bainbridge Island trip. This is a part of the American…read moreHorticultural Society, so my botanical garden membership from home worked here. It's a HUGE reserve and just absolutely stunning. You're provided with a map when you come in. There is also ample parking available. There is plenty of walking trails and different flora surrounding the space. There are benches scattered around the reserve if you want to take a moment to soak it all in. It's a great forest bathing space. I loved visiting it.

We wanted to visit this place really bad and I take full responsibility for not researching it…read morebetter but once we got there we found out it costs $25 per person to go in, the pictures I saw of the grounds seem to indicate it's probably worth every penny but we ended up turning around and driving to a nearby park with amazing views for free. Maybe I'm naive, I'm definitely on a budget but I think nature should be free or at least more affordable for all to enjoy, the very nice employee let us know that they do have some days when entry is free or pay what you can but it's some special day like the 3rd Thursday of the month but only if there's a full moon and raining.

Manitou Beach Park is a pocket viewpoint on Bainbridge Island. It is great that local residents…read moreallow access to view the Seattle skyline. Just remember to drive slowly (20-25 mph range) as the main arterial greatly narrows. Caution should be exercised as there are both pedestrians and cyclists present. (7/7/18)

Delightful little public access spot on one of the beloved stretches of the Bainbridge Island…read moreshoreline. Just three or four public parking spots across the street from a short board walk. Wonderful view of the City of Seattle skyline and the peak of Mt. Rainier. A wonderful place to observe a sunrise or a moonlit evening.