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“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
Dr. Jose Rizal Park is a 9.6-acre park, which is situated on the west slope of Beacon Hill in Seattle. The park offers stunning and dramatic views of Seattle, its’ downtown, Safeco Field, Columbia Tower, Century Link Field, The Great Wheel, the Port of Seattle, Elliot Bay and much more.
Kerry Park is situated at the corner of 2nd Avenue W. and W. Highland Drive on the slope of Queen Anne Hill in Seattle. This viewpoint is considered to be one of the most favorite places among the tourists and photographers because here...
Earlington Park is a 1.5-acre park in the Renton's West Hill Earlington neighborhood. This park features a wonderful play area, which was replaced in 1996. Earlington Park also provides wonderful opportunities for walking, jogging, etc. There is an 8-foot well-maintained pathway that encircles the park.
The city of Seattle has numerous small parks that are considered to be real gems. Bhy Kracke Park is one of these parks. This small 1.5 acre park is located on the eastern part of Queen Anne Hill. It offers great views of the Seattle’s skyline, the central part of the city, Lake Union, Capitol Hill, the Space Needle and the Cascades.
The Olympic Sculpture Park in a public park situated in Seattle. It was opened on January 20, 2007. The park is an unusual 9-acre design creation that consists of sculpture museum and beach.
Black River Riparian Forest and Wetland is a famous regional wetland park in the area of Renton, WA. This park is home for more than fifty species of birds. The complex is a great place for bird watchers, who can enjoy abundant wild life here, including great blue heron.
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.
Only city dwellers may fully understand and appreciate the availability of the wild forest in a close proximity to the city.
Cavanaugh Pond Natural Area is a 44-acre area located on the Cedar River. This area is considered to be gorgeous wetland ecosystem in the Cedar River Valley. Cavanaugh Pond Natural Area consists of four parcels, three of which were acquired in 1976 and the fourth one was bought in 1990.
Marshall Park is probably one of the smallest parks in Seattle. This park was also known as “Phelps Place”. It was situated across Parsons Garden before Queen Anne Boulevard was expanded and improved.
Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park is located at the southeastern part of Lake Washington. It was previously known as Lake Washington Beach Park. It is a 57-acre park that offers wonderful opportunities for active recreation near the water.
Kiwanis Park is a nine-acre neighborhood park, which is located in the Highlands area. It is perfect for family recreation. There is a nice picnic area and great playground for kids of different ages.
Gas Works Park is a public park that is located on the territory of the former Seattle Gas Light Company gasification plant. It is situated on the shore of Lake Union.
Maplewood Roadside Park is a great park for an autumn walk. This one-acre park is a beautiful gateway to the Cedar River and the Cedar River Trail.
Ron Regis Park is a 45-acre park which is located along the Maple Valley Highway. The City of Renton has developed and expanded this territory and organized it for different sport activities.