Suggestions for Park near Seattle

D B. • August 17, 2014Great views, take a nice walk along the water. Plenty of places for a picnic or family gathering. Also has a large pool for a fee.

Kaitlin • January 16, 2017A great, heavily wooded park in the heart of Alki.

AmateurConcierge • October 13, 2018Awesome dog run about 20 min outside of downtown. Nice trail, agility course and a bunch of open space

Kate H. • January 15, 2015Love the views here, rain, sun or fog, it never fails to make me happy!

Dest S. • February 22, 2014This park is basically a forest with trails. Great for dog walking and communing with nature.

Dora • June 30, 2010Take the kids on an overnight nature adventure without leaving the city. It’s is the only park in Seattle where camping is permitted. Powered by ParentsConnect.com

Bradley A. E. • February 4, 2010Well lit, multi-use playfield with adjacent facilities, located next to large shopping area.

James W. • November 12, 2013If you are able to take your eyes off the gorgeous views of the Sound and Olympic Mountains, you may see actual cormorants or even sea otters around this area.

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency • June 27, 2012Check out this historical Documerica photo of industrial plans on the Duwamish Waterway. Take a photo of the area today and share it with our State of the Environment Photo Project.

Shauna C. • August 15, 2009Play tennis in the evening (under the lights) at the courts just off Alki Beach, near Whale Tail Park.

Tom L. • October 24, 2011Check the tide schedule. Awesome beach combing at low tide.

Mayor Matthew W. • October 26, 2013Arrive between naptimes to maximize children and parents. Friends for kids. Friends for parents. Splendid.

Chad J. • November 2, 2011Best view of the Seattle skyline especially at sunrise and sunset. Gorgeous views of the Olympics and watch the Ferries traverse the Salish Sea.

Wendy H. • November 8, 2011The trail around the pond is exactly one quarter mile. There are benches, picnic tables, trash/recycle receptacles and doggy bags. A nice view of the city, too.

Kristine G. • November 19, 2014I love this park so much because the juxtaposition of our natural beauty smacks right up against the urban pretty. Always a spectacular view of the city, day or night. Truly amazing!

Sidney C. • June 28, 2014Park consists of a parking lot and a dock. Gorgeous view of the city. But I recommend going to Alki for the beach fun.

Sinkist M. • October 26, 2012You can see the entire city from here

Bobby P. • July 22, 2011Ride the Boat!

Mary S. • January 18, 2016See Seattle by night!

Jason E. • July 1, 2013Love the new spray park. We went on opening weekend so it was kind of a madhouse. But our 2.5 year old had a great time. Shade is in short supply, so consider a pop-up shelter or umbrella.

Child M. • June 18, 2012Peaceful place. Check the ducks on the side of the park.

Egan F. • September 11, 2015Love this park as there's lots for kids to explore. Play fort, skate park, swings, climbing structures, etc. However, there's a fair amount of riff-raff too so pay attention.

Lindsay H. • January 1, 2014Great park, but check your kid's shoes if they play in the field. There are a few dog owners that consistently don't clean up after their pup.

Jason E. • August 18, 2013A great little park. Thanks a lot to the Arbor Heights Community Church.

David H. • July 23, 2012Be sure to wear pants if you plan on hiking along any of the unpaved trails!

Emily W. • June 21, 2011Serene sliver of a tiny park - great view

Lacey • April 17, 2017Adorable little park tucked away in west seattle. Follow the trail running behind it to longfellow creek and a cool bridge (salmon bone bridge)

Andy W. • February 20, 2012A new neighborhood park owned by the Seattle School District. There's a children's playground, tennis courts, a softball field and a large grass field. A great addition to the Westwood community!

David H. • July 23, 2012The Duwamish tribe called this area "Hah-ah-poos" - for a type of basket cap worn by those who lived here for at least 1,400 years.