A Walk in the Parks

Updated: June 03, 2001

Park yourself in one of Seattle's numerous green spaces.

On this page:The Big, The Small, The Well Hidden.

The Big

  1. 1 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Marymoor Park
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    6046 W Lake Sammamish Pkwy NE, Redmond, WA 98052 (map)

  2. 2 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.

  3. 3 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.

  4. 4 3.5 Star Rating: Average Volunteer Park
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    1247 15th Ave E, Seattle, WA 98112 (map)

    Bring kids, food and a blanket, then mix with sun and fun for a great day at the park.

  5. 5 Lake Hills Greenbelt
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    15416 SE 16th, Bellevue, WA 98007 (map)

    An Eastside oasis amid suburban sprawl.

  6. 6 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Greenlake Golf Course
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    5701 E Green Lake Way N, Seattle, WA 98103 (map)

  7. 7 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.

  8. 8 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Discovery Park
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    3801 W Government Way, Seattle, WA 98199 (map)

The Small

  1. 9 Cowen Park
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    5700 NE Ravenna Blvd, Seattle, WA 98105 (map)

    A neighborhood park where U-District neighbors congregate to swing, throw a Frisbee or study under a tree.

  2. 10 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Kerry Park
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    211 W Highland Dr, Seattle, WA 98119 (map)

    Tiny park with impressive views of downtown Seattle and Elliot Bay.

The Well Hidden

  1. 11 Waterfall Garden
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    219 Second Ave S, Seattle, WA 98104 (map)

    A lush, two-tiered, open-air escape from downtown--without leaving it.

  2. 12 Parsons Garden Park
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    700 W Highland Dr, Seattle, WA 98109 (map)

    A lovely dot of a park amid the mansions lining Seattle's swanky Highland Drive.