Quote of the Month:
“Nature gives to every time and season some beauties of its own." - Charles Dickens
“Nature gives to every time and season some beauties of its own." - Charles Dickens
Newcastle Beach Park is the largest beach park in Bellevue, which is located on Lake Washington. The park offers views of Seattle as well as it features the view of Interstate 90. This park is not big, but it offers numerous recreational opportunities for different groups of people and families.
Discovery Park has lots to offer, more than many of the parks in Seattle. Discovery Park is a 534-acre natural area park, which is operated by the Seattle Parks and Recreation. This park is considered to be the largest in the city of Seattle and it is located on the territory of the former Fort Lawton. This park offers gorgeous views of the mountains and Puget Sound.
Poo Poo Point Trail is a very beautiful and family-friendly trail that provides gorgeous views from the top of the mountain. Hikers say that the most magnificent views are open on a clear day. It should be said that this destination is very popular for hang gliding and parasailing. This trail runs through green and dense forest and takes its visitors to the launching point for the parasailing.
Woodland Park Zoo is a very popular destination among tourists and residents of Seattle, which is situated around the Phinney Ridge neighborhood. Originally this place was a usual small wild beast show that was owned by a lumber mill owner Guy C. Phinney. Nowadays, the park includes 92 acres of different exhibits and it is open daily.
Lake Union Park is located in the heart of the city of Seattle, just in a twenty minute walk from Downtown or just in fifteen minute streetcar ride. This is a perfect urban 12-acre park which offers numerous recreational opportunities for its’ visitors.