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Alki Beach
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Playgrounds Parks & Trails
Alki Ave SW
Seattle,
Washington 98116
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I grew up in west seattle and it was the place to hangout as there was lots of violence deeper...
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I grew up in west seattle and it was the place to hangout as there was lots of violence deeper into west seattle. the scenery is really nice as you get to see all of downtown. when the sun sets and things quiet down, you see seattle buildings light up. great places to eat also, and there are tons of women.
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Ballard Pool
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Playgrounds Parks & Trails
1471 NW 67th Street
Seattle,
Washington 98117
(206) 684-4094
I know they are expensive to run and maintain, but it's always great to have a good local pool for...
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I know they are expensive to run and maintain, but it's always great to have a good local pool for people to use in the community. The location is convenient, the classes offered are great, and the teachers are all very helpful. Definitely worth a look if you are looking for a good place to swim.
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I love this playground and wading pool - they are right next to each other. They're enclosed (for...
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I love this playground and wading pool - they are right next to each other. They're enclosed (for the most part), and they have age appropriate play equipment! You can have one who just learned how to walk as well as your 7 year old with you, and they would both be happy and safe!
The only downfall is the sometimes unsupervised company. When my son had just learned to walk, he was toddling in the pool and some wild child poured a bucket of water on his head. He ran off without an apparent parent in sight! Since, I've noticed that since it's right in the center of a city of apartments, parents will send their children down to "play" - but, in the end it's worth it - just steer clear of them...
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Carkeek Park
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Playgrounds Parks & Trails
Seattle,
Washington 98101
(206) 111-1234
Carkeek is one of my favorite parks in Seattle. You are literally only a few blocks from...
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Carkeek is one of my favorite parks in Seattle. You are literally only a few blocks from Northgate Mall, and yet you can wader the extensive trail system and forget that you are in the city at all! There are places to play and picnic, and the beach is wonderful…not crowed, with great views and that romantic train trestle. In the summer, the volunteer naturalists will tell you all about the beach critters!
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Colman Pool
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Playgrounds Parks & Trails
Seattle,
Washington 98101
(206) 684-7494
The Coleman Pool is an amazing public place. It offers great swimming, a slide, and amazing views...
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The Coleman Pool is an amazing public place. It offers great swimming, a slide, and amazing views of the sound. Beward that it is often crowded, so get there early to stake out your spot. The changing rooms are nothing special - this is a public park. A great place to cool off in Seattle.
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Dahl Playfield
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Playgrounds Parks & Trails
Seattle,
Washington 98101
(206) 684-4075
The aptly named, Dahl playfield, consists mostly of grassy fields. A pleasant place to walk a...
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The aptly named, Dahl playfield, consists mostly of grassy fields. A pleasant place to walk a dog, run a kid, or watch a intramural game, amenities also include a restroom and basketball courts.
Dahl playfield also has a fairly good size wading pool for the kiddies. If you're looking for a less-crowded place to splash, this may be the place. A recent visit on a sunny day found 0 - 1 waders in the pool. Also, much of the pool is shaded. Although it does also have a play area, there is not much here. 2 baby swings, 2 regular swings, a small plastic slide, a sand box, merry-go-round and a couple bouncy horses - no climbing equipment.
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Sometimes when I'm standing atop one of the cliffs in Discovery Park, I like to pretend what I'm...
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Sometimes when I'm standing atop one of the cliffs in Discovery Park, I like to pretend what I'm seeing is what the first settlers experienced on their arrival; it's so refreshing and awe-inspiring. But then I remember that the coastline was a lot more forested and difficult to navigate back then, that a lot of grooming and maintenance is required to keep the park in the shape it is in. (How else would all the strollers, marathoners and dogs manage it?) Still, I think the magic about it keeps it among my favorite places in the city.
Whether you're going on a hike, bird-watching, playing ultimate frisbee or doing a trail run, Discovery Park harbors a wealth of activity. You get basketball courts and a visitor's center, trails and water fountains, all side-by-side. The park is especially great with out-of-town guests; you get to enjoy nature without leaving Seattle city limits. I love how in the span of a few miles, I can hike through some small forest, walk along a sandy beach and stand in the middle of what feels like a mini prairie. Although many of the visitors travel in groups, I still find Discovery Park a great place for solitude. Depending on the day, you can spend an hour exploring and not run into anyone. And even if there are lots of people around--as is usually true on a sunny summer day--it's hard to beat the views.
If you are going for a run in the rain, there's pretty decent tree coverage on the Loop Trail. If there hasn't been a lot of recent precipitation, the trails are usually manageable still, with limited pools of water to spoil your jaunt.
If you're letterboxing, I will note that I've never been successful at finding any of the boxes. Perhaps I'm going at the wrong time, perhaps my navigational skills are that off. I have a sinking suspicion, though, park officials are diligent about removing any foreign articles found.
I've never visited the park after sundown. I've heard interesting rumors about the goings-on once the sun has set, but I cannot confirm.
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Just yesterday I drove past the Central library and thought that it's been far too long since I've...
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Just yesterday I drove past the Central library and thought that it's been far too long since I've visited. This place is simply incredible. Not only is the book/periodical selection second-to-none, eye candy abounds.
It's a great place to go on a rainy day. I love listening to the rain hitting the thousands of windows.
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It's little gems like the Fremont Market that make Seattle the livable, lively city it is. It's a...
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It's little gems like the Fremont Market that make Seattle the livable, lively city it is. It's a great place to buy vintage clothes cheaper than the shops.
Although I'm not a huge fan of the urban craft movement - you can find some really creative jewelry and garden impplements.
My favorite booths are the ones that offer mid-century modern pieces. Forget the over-priced shops in Capitol Hill. You can find screaming deals on danish dining sets, lounge chairs, coffee tables, and lamps. If you're a fan of Eames, McCobb, or Saarinen (sp?) - FSM is the place for you!
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A climbing wall, rollercoaster simulator, lazer tag, bumper cars, carnival games, a small arcade,...
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A climbing wall, rollercoaster simulator, lazer tag, bumper cars, carnival games, a small arcade, mini golf, and 8 other major attractions (my favorite is Wild River - very similar to the one at Disneyland) are all waiting to entertain you downtown at Seattle's Fun Forest. Located just under the Space Needle, you can't miss it! The rides are fun, and it's a great place to take family and friends who are visiting from out of town. It is best to visit in the summer when you can get ride bracelets for only $20.00 and you can use them for up to 9 hours of unlimited rides. Otherwise you won't get that deal, and the hours of operation in non-summer months are limited.
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