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City ParkPhoto of Warren G. Magnuson Park — City Park

Warren G. Magnuson Park

Leafy city park along the shores of Lake Washington, with historic art deco homes, wetlands & art.

Seattle, WA|5
City ParkPhoto of Gas Works Park — City Park

Gas Works Park

Former site of an oil plant is now a 20-acre park with picnic facilities & dramatic city views.

Seattle, WA|5
City ParkPhoto of Bellevue Downtown Park — City Park

Bellevue Downtown Park

Lushly planted city park featuring a 240-foot-wide waterfall, a picnic green & a playground.

Bellevue, WA|5
City ParkPhoto of Lake Union Park — City Park

Lake Union Park

12-acre lakefront park with boat launch, model-boat pond, Center for Wooden Boats & spray features.

Seattle, WA|5
City ParkPhoto of Alki Beach Park — City Park

Alki Beach Park

Historic beach park with picnic tables, a restroom & a monument to the area's first white settlers.

Seattle, WA|5
ParkPhoto of Discovery Park — Park

Discovery Park

Seattle's largest green space features miles of rugged trails & beaches, plus views of the Sound.

Seattle, WA|5
ParkPhoto of Juanita Beach Park — ParkOur original photo

Juanita Beach Park

This park features a sandy beach, volleyball & tennis courts, ball fields, fishing & a playground.

Kirkland, WA|5
State ParkPhoto of Lake Sammamish State Park — State ParkOur original photo

Lake Sammamish State Park

512-acre park with ample waterfront access & boat launch, plus seasonal kayak rentals & picnicking.

Issaquah, WA|5
GardenPhoto of Kubota Garden — Garden

Kubota Garden

Hilly 20-acre Japanese-style garden dating to 1927, with flowers, ponds, waterfalls & a moon bridge.

Seattle, WA|5
City ParkPhoto of Volunteer Park — City Park

Volunteer Park

Designated landmark includes a conservatory, a children's play area & the Seattle Asian Art Museum.

Seattle, WA|5
Botanical GardenPhoto of Bellevue Botanical Garden — Botanical Garden

Bellevue Botanical Garden

Gardens, woodlands & wetlands along with holiday light festivities, art exhibits & concerts.

Bellevue, WA|5
City ParkPhoto of Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park — City Park

Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park

Public 57-acre lakeside park offering boat launches, a walking trail, tennis courts & picnic areas.

Renton, WA|5
ParkPhoto of Lighthouse Park — Park

Lighthouse Park

14-acre waterside park containing the historic Mukilteo Light Station & 6 fire pits along the beach.

Mukilteo, WA|5
City ParkPhoto of Golden Gardens Park — City Park

Golden Gardens Park

City park draws outdoor lovers for Puget Sound & mountain views, trails & a dog off-leash area.

Seattle, WA|5
ParkPhoto of Lincoln Park — Park

Lincoln Park

Rocky coastline adorned with playgrounds, BBQs, hiking & biking trails & a heated saltwater pool.

Seattle, WA|5
Botanical GardenPhoto of Washington Park Arboretum — Botanical Garden

Washington Park Arboretum

On the shores of Lake Washington, this 230-acre preserve features rare trees & a Japanese garden.

Seattle, WA|5
ParkPhoto of Olympic Sculpture Park — Park

Olympic Sculpture Park

An offshoot of the Seattle Art Museum, this park features numerous sculptures spread over 9 acres.

Seattle, WA|5
ParkPhoto of Green Lake Park — Park

Green Lake Park

Recreation area with trails, beach & boathouse, plus tennis courts, baseball fields & indoor pool.

Seattle, WA|5
ParkPhoto of Point Defiance Park — Park

Point Defiance Park

Large park with the Point Defiance zoo & aquarium, hikes in an old-growth forest, gardens & beaches.

Tacoma, WA|5
ParkPhoto of Marymoor Park — ParkOur original photo

Marymoor Park

684-acre park featuring a spacious off-leash dog area, climbing wall, soccer fields & concerts.

Redmond, WA|5