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
Mercer Slough Nature Park is situated in several minutes from downtown and is considered to be one of the largest parks of Bellevue and the largest Lake Washington’s remaining fresh water wetlands.
Ella Bailey Park is a kid friendly park that was opened in spring of 2007. The park was created on the territory of the former Magnolia Elementary School Playground. Seattle Parks and Recreation together with the neighborhood and with the help of $1.4 million from the Pro Parks Levy renovated the park.
The first week in July is considered to be one of the most important for Seattle because it’s the beginning of Seafair week. This is the best time of the year for such events because the weather is great. Usually Seafair events take place throughout July.
Magnolia Park is a small family friendly park that is situated on the Magnolia Bluff. The park opens great views on Puget Sound and many wonderful and beautiful Madrona trees. The park and the neighborhood were not correctly named by a Navy geographer. He wrongly identified Madrona trees as magnolias.
Lake Boren Park is a popular community park that is situated near the Coal Creek Parkway. It is a park that gives the opportunity for family recreation, quiet and pleasant retreat near the lake.