Seattle Beaches and Waterfront Parks

by Citysearch_editors - 0 Reviews - 1,721 Lists

Updated: July 24, 2004

From Madison Park to Golden Gardens, your summertime guide to Seattle's best beaches and waterfront parks.

On this page:Waterfront Parks, Beaches, More Spots for Outdoor Fun.

Waterfront Parks

  1. 1 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Discovery Park
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    3801 W Government Way, Seattle, WA 98199 (map)

  2. 2 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Greenlake Golf Course
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    5701 E Green Lake Way N, Seattle, WA 98103 (map)

  3. 3 4 Star Rating: Recommended Gasworks Park
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    2101 N Northlake Way, Seattle, WA 98103 (map)

    This local favorite may be recycled but its opportunities for outdoor enjoyment are always fresh.

  4. 4 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Magnuson Park
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    7400 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, WA 98115 (map)

  5. 5 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Golden Gardens Park
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    8498 Seaview Pl NW, Seattle, WA 98117 (map)

    A favorite spot for a quiet walk along the shore or a blazing bonfire.

  6. 6 Lincoln Park
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    8603 Fauntleroy Way, Seattle, WA 98136 (map)

    This 130-acre seaside gem offers everything a good park should, and then some.

  7. 7 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park
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    1201 Lake Washington Blvd N, Renton, WA 98056 (map)

    A must stop for anyone cycling around Lake Washington, Coulon Park may be Renton's most popular beach destination.

  8. 8 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Carkeek Park
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    950 NW Carkeek Park Rd, Seattle, WA 98177 (map)

Beaches

  1. 9 Groveland Beach Park
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    8000 SE 58th St, Mercer Island, WA 98040 (map)

    An ideal summer destination featuring barbecue pits, picnic tables and a playground.

  2. 10 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Alki Beach
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    1100 Alki Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116 (map)

    A long stretch of beach offers a slice of Southern California in the Northwest.

  3. 11 Waverly Beach Park
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    633 Waverly Park Way, Kirkland, WA 98033 (map)

    With its picturesque pier and nearby shops, this beach is a great spot for kids, fishing enthusiasts and anyone looking for a spectacular Olympic Mountain view.

More Spots for Outdoor Fun

  1. 12 4 Star Rating: Recommended Pink Door, The
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    1919 Post Aly, Seattle, WA 98101 (map)

    This Post Alley favorite is part Italian restaurant, part musical cabaret--and all about the stunning water view.

  2. 13 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Waterfront Seafood Grill
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    2801 Alaskan Way, Seattle, WA 98121 (map)