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Kerry Park
3,405 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."
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 filled with wildlife such as ducks, geese, squirrels, families of crows, you may see hawks, eagles, and raccoons as well as chipmunks, heron, and crane."
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."
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...""It is great for jogging and walking, nature photography, birding, or just to get some fresh air.There are some scattered picnic tables in the park and as wellsome restrooms and drinking fountains in the park and b..."
Washington Park Arboretum
691 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..."
Lake Washington
341 reviews
#7 of 126 Nature & Parks in Seattle
"... watersports; or if a slow, relaxing boat ride is more of your speed, the lake has plenty of beautiful houses to look at, as well as gorgeous views of Mount Rainier, Mount Baker, downtown Bellevue and 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."
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."
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."
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."
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."
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..."
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."
Woodland Park Zoo
2,037 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..."
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...""... 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, Seattle Repertory..."
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..."
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."
Seattle Aquarium
4,208 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."
Olympic Sculpture Park
1,105 reviews
#22 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..."
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."
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...""It was a perfect break for them between touring the Space Needle and other surrounding museums!"
Myrtle Edwards Park
71 reviews
#26 of 126 Nature & Parks in Seattle
"This park connects with Centennial Park which forms about a 2 mile walking path south to pier 70 and from there you can walk Alaskan Way as far as you feel you can go.""Zig zag through the sculpture park down to the waterfront and take the pedestrian path past Pocket Beach and Myrtle Edwards park."
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