Parks in Seattle

Cal Anderson Park

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

Woodland Park

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

Maple Leaf Reservoir Park

This 16-acre neighborhood park offers a unique play area, plus pathways & athletic fields & courts.

Olympic National Forest

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

Magnolia Viewpoint

Madrona Park

A wooded hillside slopes down to a swimming beach at this Lake Washington park with a jogging trail.

Lincoln Park

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

Fremont Peak Park

Tiny 0.5-acre park featuring public art installations, landscaping & sweeping mountain views.

Olympic Sculpture Park

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

Hamilton Viewpoint Park

A scenic, urban park with city, harbor, bay & mountain vistas, plus wooded areas.

Magnolia Park

Grassy, waterfront area offering picnic sites, a play area, walking paths & views of Puget Sound.

Occidental Square

Urban cobblestone square features maple trees, benches, a modern pergola, statuary & art events.

Parsons Gardens

Small public garden with flowers, lawns & trees, plus an area for picnicking.

Pioneer Square

Small, historic park with turn-of-the-century streetlamps, a totem pole & a bust of Chief Seattle.

Meridian Playground

6.5-acre park featuring a playground, grassy area, basketball courts & picnic sites.

Centennial Park

Scenic green space along the water with biking & walking paths, a fishing pier & picnic tables.

Victor Steinbrueck Park

Waterfront park adjacent to Pike Place Market featuring a large lawn plus benches & tables.

Discovery Park

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

Green Lake Park

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

Seward Park

Wooded refuge boasting a 300-acre forest with hiking trails, walking paths, beaches & a playground.