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Kerry Park
3,407 reviews
#1 of 126 Nature & Parks in Seattle
"One of the best view from above is the city of of
downtown
Seattle, both day and nights the view is amazing, make sure you bring your pro camera to take amazing pictures!"
"I have lived on lower Queen Anne for decades and I am always thrilled to stop by Kerry
Park
to enjoy the view... sometimes it can be a bit crowed these days, but even then the view of the City, Mt."
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Green Lake Park
1,113 reviews
#2 of 126 Nature & Parks in Seattle
"Great walking/jogging trails, tennis, playing fields, water, sit in the sun, read a book, enjoy a
picnic
, walk across the street in several spots for great food at many restuarants."
"It is bordered by Woodland
Park
and the Woodland
Park
Zoo, so you can easily make a day of hiking around the Lake, hiking the
park
, strolling through the zoo, taking a paddle boat out on the water - you name it."
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Hiram M. Chittenden Locks
3,195 reviews
#3 of 126 Nature & Parks in Seattle
"... or whatever your heart desires (there are nearby grocery stores Ballard Market, Trader Joe's, etc.) and spend an hour or two enjoying this gem in the heart of Ballard, a short ride north of
downtown
Seattle."
"... the weekend, the Ballard Locks (as well as the nearby marina facilities and restaurants) is a great way to spend a few hours enjoying a part of the Seattle
waterway
system that is unique, educational, and casual."
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Discovery Park
860 reviews
#4 of 126 Nature & Parks in Seattle
"Discovery Park is a super fun and relatively easy hike (in Seattle-ite terms) where you hike down to the beach, and can even walk around an old
lighthouse
--with excellent views of the city, the Sound, and the Olym..."
"Discovery
Park
in Seattle is a great and also fairly large
park
to visit for children, adults, families, picnickers, and pets.It has more crowded areas and more quiet peaceful areas and both are able to be found w..."
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Kubota Garden
487 reviews
#5 of 126 Nature & Parks in Seattle
"Magnificent bronze gates flank the entrance and set the tone for a wander along beautifully laid-out
paths
through meticulously maintained plantings."
"Easy to travel to, this wonderful spot transports you outside of the bustling city and into a beautifully sculptured
park
."
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Washington Park Arboretum
690 reviews
#6 of 126 Nature & Parks in Seattle
"The wonderfully maintained trails, the best of plants, flowers, trees from all over the world and the peacefulness of the is
park
starts your day in a most relaxed and invigorating way."
"Easily accessed, eco friendly design of multiple small parking lots, well marked and maintained trails and areas, awesome layout, inviting nooks in which to read/study/
picnic
/meditate, nicely connected to sports a..."
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Lake Washington
341 reviews
#7 of 126 Nature & Parks in Seattle
"You are able to get scenic boat rides on the lake, find a few very good restaurants located here, and a number of excellent
parks
including Washington Park Arboretum."
"Had the perfect day when we were there, such a
beautiful lake
and great place to go and relax for a day!"
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Lake Union
337 reviews
#8 of 126 Nature & Parks in Seattle
"It was fun watching all the
sea planes take off and land
as well as watch all the boats go by, the kayakers and the standup paddlers."
"There were lots of Uber bikes for rent around Freemont so we took advantage of that and cycled back to Pike's Place Market via the
Space Needle
and Olympic sculpture parks."
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Golden Gardens Park
268 reviews
#9 of 126 Nature & Parks in Seattle
"When we want to relax, we drive along the end of 45th Street in Ballard, (North Seattle) which turns north and follows the shoreline, passing marinas and launch sites, ending in a park with sandy beach and
nature
..."
"Golden Gardens
Park
& Beach are a great destination for exploration and relaxation, easily accessible by car yet physically isolated from the bustle of the surrounding roadways & communities."
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Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park
1,046 reviews
#10 of 126 Nature & Parks in Seattle
"A
small museum
- part of the National Park system, Free Can get National Park Pass there Related to Skagway National Park - lots of artifacts and a small movie theater that shows several movies related to the gold..."
"We started with a very informative 25 min long movie about the gold rush and explored the museum with our 2 young kids (5 and 7) They had so much fun working on their workbook so they can get their
ranger
badge."
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Volunteer Park Conservatory
433 reviews
#11 of 126 Nature & Parks in Seattle
"Awesome diner 4 blocks at the Volunteer
Park
cafe... homey restaurant in an old storefront serving American comfort food for breakfast, lunch & dinner great affordable wines and on-site gardens for farm to table u..."
"If you like orchids,
bromeliads
, succulents and all the other varieties of flowering and non-flowering plants, a few hours in the Conservatory and a walk around Volunteer Park are in order."
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Seattle Japanese Garden
415 reviews
#12 of 126 Nature & Parks in Seattle
"... ~ peaceful, colourful, verdant, with delightful varieties of things that bloom or/and have interesting leaves / structures ~ and a wonderful pond with big brilliant koi fish and large
turtles
lazing along..."
"With all that this city already offers I love this beautiful and sculptural space that allows for peaceful strolling, sitting under artful
trees
with the sound of gently running water nearby, the charm of koi fish..."
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Alki Beach
1,050 reviews
#13 of 126 Nature & Parks in Seattle
"If you walk a couple of miles, you are in Luna
Park
and Harbor Avenue from where you get an excellent view across the Elliot Bay of the Seattle Skyline (weather permitting of course)."
"We live in West Seattle, and the
waterfront
walk from Alki to Harbor Ave is the best place to bike and walk, with lots of cafes on the opposite side."
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Woodland Park Zoo
2,039 reviews
#14 of 126 Nature & Parks in Seattle
"This zoo features so many fantastic
exhibits
including penguins, jaguars, brown bears, gorillas, sea otters (so adorable), zebras, giraffes, rhinoceros, lemurs, wolves, meerkats, hippopotamus, and various breeds o..."
"Very well kept zoo .. animals look healthy too ... They have a variety of shows , do explore their website before deciding which day to go .. It has a range of animals and
birds
from rhinos to bears to hippopotamu..."
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Seattle Center
1,507 reviews
#15 of 126 Nature & Parks in Seattle
"Everything is always changing Pending the week or month of your visit with various cultural festivals, art tours,
science
center, concerts, sports, Chihuly museum, children's museum, Repertory theater, ballet, ope..."
"... along with the Collections Cafe, a Skate Park, Bill & Melinda Foundation, MoPop ( Museum of
Pop Culture
), Pacific Science Center, Children's Museum and Children's Theatre, Cornish Playhouse, Seattle Opera, Se..."
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Gas Works Park
964 reviews
#16 of 126 Nature & Parks in Seattle
"Gorgeous rolling hills traversed by paved trails are a perfect playground for energetic kids and pets, as well as a romantic stroll or
picnic
."
"Visitors can capture great photos of
downtown
from the nicely landscaped hills, and locals hang out there for special occasions (like when the weather is actually nice, or to watch holiday fireworks shoot from the..."
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Burke-Gilman Trail
204 reviews
#17 of 126 Nature & Parks in Seattle
"You can go to amazing places , like Ballard locks , gas works , Uw district , Magnusson
Park
, kenmore and Juanita
park
/ beach."
"Watch out for the
bikes
(often speeding, oblivious to pedestrians or traffic signs)!! Great walk along the lake and through Seattle neighborhoods."
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Lincoln Park
129 reviews
#18 of 126 Nature & Parks in Seattle
"Majestic
trees
, local Bald Eagles, jaw dropping views of the Olympics and nearby islands, ferry boats to watch, and local wildlife-- there is always something new to see and learn about."
"I usually start out by walking along the trail at the far west side of the
park
, and when I reach the end of this trail, their is a trail leading down to the beach area."
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Waterfall Garden Park
240 reviews
#19 of 126 Nature & Parks in Seattle
"Amazing to find this little alcove of waterfalls and pretty
flowers
in the middle of the city!"
"We just stumbled upon UPS Waterfall Garden
Park
when walking from Chinatown to Pioneer Square but were glad we did."
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Seattle Aquarium
4,206 reviews
#20 of 126 Nature & Parks in Seattle
"So I haven’t been here in a long time & wanted to go again, last I was here I was a kid, it’s a great place lots of cool things to see, best was the otters they are
fun to watch
lol the underground dome is so cool..."
"Highlights of the aquarium were a very large
touch pool
area, a giant pacific octopus (who was quite active the day we were there), the otters, fur seals, and the puffins."
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Olympic Sculpture Park
1,105 reviews
#21 of 126 Nature & Parks in Seattle
"Follow the walkway and you'll see a number of interesting pieces permanently displayed, in a very well located
park
, with a lovely view of Puget Sound and equipped with seating if you want to sit and chat while en..."
"We followed the pedestrian path along with runners, dog walkers, pensioners strolling slowly along and families with children until we came to a row of
benches
where we sat to enjoy the fantastic views of Elliot B..."
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Elliott Bay Waterfront
112 reviews
#22 of 126 Nature & Parks in Seattle
"You might start at the Seattle ferry terminal and walk north to Olympic Sculpture
Park
, created by the Seattle Art Museum."
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Volunteer Park
65 reviews
#23 of 126 Nature & Parks in Seattle
"Volunteer
Park
is great for tourists and locals alike, especially for summer picnicking and napping in the sun/shade."
"The old
water tower
is a gem itself (also a way to get A LOT of steps in!) Great views from all sides from the top."
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Seward Park
75 reviews
#24 of 126 Nature & Parks in Seattle
"Between
old growth forest
(including a 550+ year old Douglas Fir), gorgeous views of the skyline and Mercer Island, bike paths along the peninsula and more, it has something for everyone."
"In certain seasons, eagles are perched on the trees at the northern point of the
park
, and in summer you can watch the rowing teams from the nearby Mt Baker Rowing Center working out."
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Artist at Play Playground at Seattle Center
43 reviews
#25 of 126 Nature & Parks in Seattle
"Conveniently located by the monorail/ Seattle Centre/ Museum of Pop Culture/ Chihuly Art & Gardens/ International Fountain/
Space Needle
, this outdoor playground just adds to the fun-filled, awe-inspiring, creativ..."
"Especially when the weather is nice, I would highly recommend a trip to this great
park
!"
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Myrtle Edwards Park
71 reviews
#26 of 126 Nature & Parks in Seattle
"Zig zag through the sculpture park down to the
waterfront
and take the pedestrian path past Pocket Beach and Myrtle Edwards park."
"This park is right on the water, lots of
benches
to sit and enjoy the water and weather, and plants all around."
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The Lake Washington Ship Canal Fish Ladder
71 reviews
#27 of 126 Nature & Parks in Seattle
"This is a great place to take kids to experience
nature
in a city setting."
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Carkeek Park
62 reviews
#28 of 126 Nature & Parks in Seattle
"We found that there are lots of these secret
parks
all over the city, but this was our favorite."
"If you have a car when touring Seattle, find this
park
, a short distance north of the downtown area."
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Woodland Park and Rose Garden
35 reviews
#29 of 126 Nature & Parks in Seattle
"The roses are the main attraction, but the shaped shrubs, trees,
sensory garden
, and other parts made this a very worthwhile outdoor destination."
"It is about two
acres
of full on color, scents, butterflies and beautifully sculpted hedges and junipers."
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Lake Union Park
35 reviews
#30 of 126 Nature & Parks in Seattle
"Wonderful
park
in South Lake Union."
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These are the best places for kid-friendly nature & parks in Seattle:
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These are the best places for couples seeking nature & parks in Seattle:
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These are the best places for groups seeking nature & parks in Seattle:
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Lake Washington
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These are the best places for budget-friendly nature & parks in Seattle:
Kerry Park
Green Lake Park
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