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State ParkPhoto of Wallace Falls State Park — State ParkOur original photo

Wallace Falls State Park

Sprawling park with campsites & trails encompasses lakes, rivers, forest & a 256-ft. waterfall.

Gold Bar, WA|5
City ParkPhoto of Carkeek Park — City ParkOur original photo

Carkeek Park

220 acres of forests, meadows, wetlands, creeks & beaches, with Puget Sound & mountain views.

Seattle, WA|5
National ParkPhoto of Olympic National Forest — National Park

Olympic National Forest

Camping, hiking, fishing & more, among canyons, rain forest, waterfalls, mountains & beaches.

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Hiking AreaPhoto of Rattlesnake Ledge — Hiking Area

Rattlesnake Ledge

Popular day-hike destination with a 2-mile trail to a promontory with mountain & valley views.

North Bend, WA|5
ParkPhoto of Titlow Park — ParkOur original photo

Titlow Park

75-acre park with extensive beach frontage, a kids' spray park, playgrounds, trails & tennis courts.

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

Wapato Park

Urban park featuring a woodland area, a lake, walking trail & dog park, plus a historic pergola.

Tacoma, WA|5
ParkPhoto of Lake Wilderness Park — Park

Lake Wilderness Park

Maple Valley, WA|5
City ParkPhoto of Bradley Lake Park — City ParkOur original photo

Bradley Lake Park

59-acre park featuring a lake, fishing, trails, a playground, picnic areas, baseball & restrooms.

Puyallup, WA|5
City ParkPhoto of Waterfront Park — City ParkOur original photo

Waterfront Park

Public park with a boardwalk & a pair of sculptures, plus views of the skyline & ships in drydock.

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

Woodland Park

Large recreational space featuring many courts & fields, plus picnicking areas & a dog run.

Seattle, WA|5
ParkPhoto of Cal Anderson Park — ParkOur original photo

Cal Anderson Park

This historic recreational area hosts special events & has a jogging path, ball field & wading pool.

Seattle, WA|4
ParkPhoto of Grass Lawn Park — Park

Grass Lawn Park

Tree-filled public park with tennis & basketball courts, sports fields & an extensive playground.

Redmond, WA|5
City ParkPhoto of Steel Lake Park — City ParkOur original photo

Steel Lake Park

This 52-acre, lakeside park offers a playground & volleyball pit, plus live summertime concerts.

Federal Way, WA|5
ParkPhoto of Spanaway Park — Park

Spanaway Park

Aquatic recreation site on 135 acres, with boating, fishing, swimming, trails & a playground.

Spanaway, WA|4
ParkPhoto of Lake Meridian Park — Park

Lake Meridian Park

City park with a playground, picnic shelters & lighted paths, plus swimming & a boat launch.

Kent, WA|5
ParkPhoto of Marina Beach Park — Park

Marina Beach Park

Shorefront park offering beach access, a playground & picnicking, with views of water & mountains.

Edmonds, WA|5
State ParkPhoto of Dash Point State Park — State ParkOur original photo

Dash Point State Park

Park offering 400 acres on Puget Sound for swimming, camping, hiking, biking & hand-launched boats.

Federal Way, WA|5
ParkPhoto of Wright Park — ParkOur original photo

Wright Park

Greenspace with a vast collection of trees, plus a trail, playgrounds, sport courts & picnic areas.

Tacoma, WA|5
GardenPhoto of Seattle Japanese Garden — Garden

Seattle Japanese Garden

3.5-acre formal garden with a cherry orchard, water features & teahouse hosting seasonal ceremonies.

Seattle, WA|5
State ParkPhoto of Saint Edward State Park — State ParkOur original photo

Saint Edward State Park

Once a seminary, the day-use park offers historic architecture & lakeshore space for nature study.

Kenmore, WA|5