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Public Library
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Playgrounds Parks & Trails
Seattle,
Washington 98109
If you live in Seattle city limits, chances are there's a Seattle Public Library branch within a...
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If you live in Seattle city limits, chances are there's a Seattle Public Library branch within a mile or two of your house. Do yourself a favor and check it out -- the public library here is really outstanding.
There's been a library building and renovation boom, and many local libraries are in brand new or newly refurbished spaces, with comfortable chairs, computer terminals and beautiful spaces. Free wi-fi is in most or all of them.
Although local branches have limited selections, you can "hold" anything in the system (books, CDs, DVDs, tapes) and have it delivered to your local branch. Convenient, though there can be a bit of a wait on new or popular materials.
Of the places I've lived, SPL is one of the best library systems I've seen.
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My son is a year old now and I have been taking him to the Meadowbrook pool since he was 3 months....
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My son is a year old now and I have been taking him to the Meadowbrook pool since he was 3 months. They offer convenient times as well as a variety of different class structures. We are currently attending a mommy, daddy and me class. We go at 11:30am on Saturdays and the class is about a half hour long. We pay $36.00 for 8 classes and we have a great time. The instructors are great and my little seems to enjoy himself. I would highly recommend this facility. A word of caution though, register early as classes have a tenancy to fill quickly!
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Every Sunday May-November West Seattle holds its farmer's market between 10:00am and 2:00pm. I...
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Every Sunday May-November West Seattle holds its farmer's market between 10:00am and 2:00pm. I love going there to purchase fresh fruits and vegtables. They have peaches, variety apples, strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, nectarines, asparagus, corn, cheeses, tomatoes, herbs, potatoes, and lots of organic produce. They also have bouquets of beautiful fresh flowers. Its great place to get fresh and natural grown produce once a week.
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Meridian Playground
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Playgrounds Parks & Trails
4649 Sunnyside Ave N
Seattle,
Washington 98103
(206) 684-4075
The Meridian Playground is a fun place to take the kids. There's enough room to play organized...
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The Meridian Playground is a fun place to take the kids. There's enough room to play organized games and the equipment is all pretty new. Great details with sculptures and quotations from well known childrens books (check out the lifesize bronze Carl dog).
Always consider bringing a second set of clothes in the summer. A water spout above the sandbox will be on and kids will get soaked and muddy within the first five minutes.
Like most of the neighborhood parks, SOME dog owners violate the law and use it as an off-leash area (there's a sanctioned off-leash area in Woodland Park). Give 'em a good tongue lashing if you have the chance.
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Madison Park
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Dentists
4000 E Madison St
Seattle,
Washington 98112
(206) 323-5677
This is a great park to stop off at after you've run some errands in nearby Madison Park shopping...
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This is a great park to stop off at after you've run some errands in nearby Madison Park shopping area. It is very popular with the neighborhood kids, so your little one will find quickly friends to play with. It's right near the lake with gorgeous views. Perfect urban oasis.
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Seward Park
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Playgrounds Parks & Trails
Seattle,
Washington 98101
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Andrews Bay in Seward Park is a great place to do some open water swimming. It is relativly...
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Andrews Bay in Seward Park is a great place to do some open water swimming. It is relativly sheltered from the wind and chop, and it is a no wake zone for boats which means that they'll generally be going quite a bit slower.
There are some rules about where you are allowed to swim, and these can be seen on the Seattle Parks and Recreations Depts website (or do a google search for "open water swim seattle"), but I've never heard of swimmers getting hassled by the police in this area.
There is a large amount of triatholon swimmers who like to practice here, and the distances between landmarks are pretty well known. The standard place to enter the water is just north of the Pottery building, a good 50 feet from the swimming beach at a little jetty.
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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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Shoreline Historical Museum is located in an old elementary school. Low-key and volunteer-run, it...
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Shoreline Historical Museum is located in an old elementary school. Low-key and volunteer-run, it has some interesting exhibits for those with an interest in the history of the Shoreline area. Those who are not keen on history museums probably won't be swayed by this one. There is a hands-on children's exhibit with old-fashioned games. Admission is by donation. Overall, you can learn a lot about the Shoreline area here, just keep in mind before going that you will be visiting a small, community museum.
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Homer Harris Park
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Playgrounds Parks & Trails
2401 East Howell Street
Seattle,
Washington 98122
(206) 684-7041
I really hate to write such a negative review, but I just have to say that I believe the...
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I really hate to write such a negative review, but I just have to say that I believe the "children's play area" at Homer Harris Park is probably the worst I've seen. Yes, some parks may not have any "equipment" meant for children to play on but given that alot of money has been spent in the last two years for this park, and based on the amount children I've seen "using" or even showing any interest in the 2 -foot high donkey and elephant riding statues and the two cement creatures that are about 1/2 foot high (I think they are a cat and dragon that appear to have been added at the last minute when the Park Dept realized the "large" Elephant sculpture they had commissioned was actually less than two feet in height) So I don't feel it was money well spent on developing this community park and I'm very disappointed in the Seattle Park and Recreation Department and the Seattle Parks Foundation for their stewardship of the money both donated and recieved through the Pro Park levy for development of this park.
There is a nice relatively large grass area in the park were people play and relax, last summer they showed movies there, but I have rarely seen kids on the much touted play sculptures since they were installed this spring.. not to mention many of the other features that the community was told would be forthcoming have not been install and my guess is they probably won't be showing up (e.g. chess boards on the tables) .
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