Overall a nice park in UP! There's a steep, one-way road that goes down to the park, so the sooner…read moreyou clear it the less likely you are to run into another car going the other direction! Tiny parking lot at the bottom, maybe 8 spots? Enough room to maneuver a truck, but it's tight! There's a very well built building right next to the parking lot with bathrooms, tables, and a grill. Right next to the creek so it's an awesome spot to pull up a seat and enjoy the shade! As you leave the parking lot and go through the ravine, you'll have a fairly nice short walk with no elevation gain. Go over the bridge and up the hill and you hit the edge of the park. Take the first steep hill on the right before the bridge and you'll be sent through the trail system. Very nicely maintained stairs and boardwalks. Be warned that the stairs are steep! A few times I felt like I was climbing attic stairs, it's definitely not disability friendly. Overall it's a great place to hide from the sun and I'll definitely be back!

Hot day went here as plenty of shade and not crowded with people friendly people the creek is not…read morevery deep fried meyers very close to gret grilling stuff for a bbq it's nice and cool place to take your pets

They recently thinned some of the trees and underbrush along the running path, the park is in great…read moreshape and a beautiful spot for a walk or jog. The trail is only about .6 miles from End to end, .4 from the road to the stairs leading up to proctor st. Its always fun incorporating this trail into morning runs when the weather is nice.

I was interested in a new place to get some walking in and this place was suggested. The trail…read moreitself it quite short, about a mile, but it easily links up with the waterfront so you can extend your walk by a little or a lot. The trail in the natural area are very well maintained and pleasant to walk on. This area is apparently salmon bearing, but I'm really questioning how they get though as some of the areas I saw looked completely blocked with debris from a fishy standpoint. I suppose time will tell? If the salmon do come through this area, it's definitely a great place to get a close look! Trail had some muddy areas, but overall it wasn't too bad.

Chambers Creek Regional Park is one of my favorite places throughout the year. They have a wide…read morerange of activities at this park, such as golfing, biking, skateboarding, walking, running, picnicking, kite flying, and beer festivals. There's a pretty lengthy trail close to the street that also leads to the Chambers Bay Grill. At the grill, they host special events, weddings, and personal celebrations. The Grill has an average set of drinks on tap and a pretty decent food menu as well as outdoor seating for those who want to continue to take in the breathtaking views around the park. Additionally, there are several strategically placed Scenic Overlook/viewpoint areas where you can sit, take in a magnificent view of the sound and landscape of the golf course. I usually come here at least 2-3 times a month to walk down the steep decline to the golf course area/trail over to a bridge that extends slightly into the sound. Here is my meditative space - somewhere I can go for some quiet reflection.

If you're looking for a park with tons of space and amazing views, you've found it here! Chambers…read moreCreek is HUGE! It's an old sand and gravel quarry turned golf course and park. I didn't see any playgrounds or splash pads while we were there but if you're hosting a picnic, BBQ or want to set up a volleyball net and have a tournament, this is a great place to do that. Mostly, I think that this park is best for folks who like to walk, run or jog a lot. They have a path along the road at the top of the park with some stunning views of water and Olympic peninsula from that path. The park has multiple walking paths with different levels of difficulty so I'm sure you'll find one to suit your needs. At the bottom of the park is some huge grassy areas that stretch a few acres right up to the water and it's a great place if you like to watch trains go by. They have at least one covered gathering place that you can rent and they can set up temporary tents if you need to rent space for your event. The park staff is friendly and always keeping an eye on things from their little offroad vehicles. They offer you extra trash bags if you've rented a space and they keep the park feeling safe and secure. I don't know much about golf, but the Chambers Creek golf course intertwines with the park so if you're a golfer, you can check it out. I hope to visit this park in the future and see what else I may be able to find. Until then, Cheers!

Sequalitchew Creek is a pet friendly and an ideal easy stroll for families. It is a total of 3…read moremiles round trip. Half a mile of it is paved and the remaining mile is rock path. Decline going there and incline on the reverse. You'll see beautiful views of the puget sound at the end. Most of the trail is surrounded by trees. If you decide to go there to watch the sunset, you'll have to use your cell phone flashlight. There is no lighting on the path. Respect the aina (land, earth, environment) and take your trash back with you since there are no trash cans.

Beautiful hiking trail that is only 3 miles in total - out and back with great views of the Puget…read moreSound. Plenty of free parking available and restrooms on site. I would recommend if you are looking for an easy hike. My kids and I enjoyed this trail a lot plus it wasn't crowded at all on a weekday!

Waste of time. Falls? More like a little spring...blocked by wire fence and overgrown scrubs.read more

You can see the waterfall over a fence but it is partly obscured by overgrowth. Not a great photo…read moreop either though the waterfall is very nice. There are no trails to walk other than the two viewpoints at the parking lot. It is just a quick stop.

The name of "Paradise Pond" is a little bit misleading as there really isn't much of a pond to look…read moreat here. I saw something that vaguely looked like one through some plant growth and growth on the water but that's all I could find as far as ponds go here. But on the positive side this relatively unmanicured park is good for family pic nics and to exercise yourself and your dogs. Lots of paths to enjoy despite no distinctive features to the park to make it stand out.

This is a cute little spot with some trails to walk the dogs on. It's kind of small but the pups…read morelove it. There's a new housing area being built behind it now so you can hear construction. There are benches and picnic tables scattered throughout the trails. Depending on the season you can see a pond. There's a wetland area too, the water is dried up this time of year but the plants are lush and green and beautiful. I gave it four stars because it's pack out what you bring it...so if you have dogs be prepared to scoop their poop and pack it up with yah

I didn't even know Parkland Prarie Nature Preserve existed until I was going to go to another park…read moreand saw it from the road. It had a Pokémon Go stop and I selected it and learned what I drove by. I wasn't too concerned going here on Memorial Day weekend because Parkland isn't a place that brings in tourism and is definitely a 'hood. For a nature preserve Parkland Prarie is pretty small but it's very pleasant nonetheless. We saw lots of wildflowers and that was very pleasant as we strolled on the paths and got perfumed whiffs of the blooms. We saw no wildlife but that's one of those things where you can't see them but they can see you and it may all be due to timing but I wouldn't think it would attract a plethora of wildlife as it is surrounded by homes but wild animals that have been born and raised in the city aren't easily startled so it's totally possible to see deer or foxes or anything of that sort here. With all of the flowers though it would attract birds for sure. Parkland Prarie was a nice little stroll and walking on the couple of looped dirt trails doesn't take much time at all and there are reading plaques along the way to learn more about the plants and animals that take an interest coming here.

Parkland Prairie is a 4.5 acre urban nature preserve right near Pacific Lutheran University. There…read moreis a short loop gravel trail throughout that is around half a mile. I stopped by to go on a morning walk and see all the beautiful wildflowers in bloom right now. There is a lot of different native plants here as well. Parking is just in the gravel lot right out front or free street parking. There is no restrooms, but there are doggy bags if you want to bring your dog(s) for a walk. There are also several log benches to sit if you need a break or just want to enjoy the views and see all the birds that are out. Overall: it was very peaceful here in the early morning and only a couple other people were out walking when I was there. There was a homeless man near the creek, but that is typical for this area. I wanted to mention though because I know not everyone is used to it or may be from this area of town.

The park is nice for a quick walk. It is not very big but it has both paved walkways as well as a…read moretrail that goes back to a wetland area. It is usually not packed so it's nice and quiet most of the time. It can also serve as a short cut (by foot or bike only)from the surrounding neighborhoods to 19th Street (near Fred Meyer, Foss HS, Cheney Stadium).

This is a small park that has a playfield and paved & unpaved trails…read more When I went I noticed there's probably a few camps closer to the Fred Meyers, but I didn't see any active problems and the people I came across were also just there to walk. Not a destination, but if you're in the area looking to mix up your walking trail it's not a bad choice.