Discovery Park is a good sized park located in Magnolia that offers the most breathtaking views of the Puget Sound, Mt. Rainier, the Olympics, and West Seattle of any park I’ve been to in Seattle yet. They have many trails, some of which do not allow bikes, that take you around the park. The main “loop” trail is about 2 or 3 miles that’s just about perfect for a short run. Starting at the parking lot gets you to the cliff’s edge viewpoint a mile and a half through. It’s great to sit at the view point, watch the ferries and sailboats, see the sunset over the Olympics, or check out Mt. Rainier. You can also go down to the beach and play in the sand, bring a picnic, or go swimming. The beach even has its own lighthouse! Whenever someone visits me in Seattle, I bring them here because I think it gives a good representation of how beautiful this city is.
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