Outdoors in Seattle

Matthews Beach Park

Lakefront beach park with lifeguards, a boat launch & facilities, plus hiking paths.

Ravenna Park

Wooded park with features such as tennis courts, hiking trails, athletic fields & a playground.

Freeway Park

Small city park with a decorative fountain, walking paths & lawns for relaxing.

Maple Leaf Reservoir Park

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

Hamilton Viewpoint Park

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

Westcrest Park

Green space with picnic tables, a playground, dog park & viewing platform overlooking the skyline.

Centennial Park

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

Dr. Jose Rizal Park

Public green space with views of the bay & downtown plus a small playground & dog off-leash area.

Fishermen's Terminal

Seward Park

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

Victor Steinbrueck Park

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

Swansons Nursery

5-acre circa-1924 nursery for sustainable gardening, classes & seminars, plus a gift store & a cafe.

Myrtle Edwards Park

Waterfront recreation area with bike & pedestrian paths, plus an adjacent sculpture park.

Denny Park

Park's 4 acres is home to the central offices of the Parks Department, flowers, paths & a play area.

Genesee Park and Playfield

An expansive, grassy park with soccer fields, walking trails, picnic sites, dog area & playground.

Ballard Farmers Market

Year-round greenmarket with 100-plus vendors for organic, handmade & locally grown foods.

Shilshole Bay Marina

Jefferson Park

The sprawling site with river & mountain views includes a golf course, community center & skatepark.

Volunteer Park Conservatory

Historic Victorian-style greenhouse featuring unique plants, a gift shop & special events.

Occidental Square

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