This was a beautiful place and I'm so glad I found this gem during my vacation here in Seattle. Not…read moreonly is this place free to enter, but it is seriously so magical in here. You can tell that the entire vicinity is well taken care of because the garden is blooming and so beautiful. I came here around 4pm on a Saturday and it wasn't too busy at all. It's a nice stroll that can take you 45-1 hr and you can just feel lost but it is not a big place so it's perfect. It's a little getaway that makes you feel like you are in a different state or place but you're still in Seattle.

My daughter shared this gem with me a few years ago. A truly beautiful botanical garden!! It's…read morelocated adjacent to the SeaTac Community Center. The parking lot is shared. This garden is 2.7miles from the SeaTac airport. A wonderful stop to make prior to your flight, upon arrival or when in the area. Pets are welcome. Free admission. There's pathways throughout the park to enjoy the multitude of pretty flowers, trees and plants. You will be able to see the signage which reflects what's available: -Elda's paradise garden -Seiki Japanese garden -Rose garden -Daylily garden -Fuchia garden -Iris garden -Community garden The Japanese garden is magical. It is clean and very well maintained. There are some benches available to sit, relax and enjoy. There's a mini library next to one of the benches where you can sit within nature to read by yourself or read to your kids. It's beautiful all around. Check it out. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!! =)

First time here, and I know I'll be here many times over…read more There's nothing like being near the water. The view doesn't disappoint. Totally worth the payoff of hiking down (and back up). The trail (non-paved) to the beach is moderately steep. Loose gravel in some points so be careful. It's pretty narrow too. The paved walkway backup is also steep and will get the cardio going. Along the trail are many picnic tables to sit, eat a snack, take some pics, and catch your breath. Only downside is parking is limited. Go early if you can. Overall highly recommend.

Marine View Park is a small but gorgeous park that allows for some brief (although steep!)…read morehiking/walking to the shore which has a small rocky beach. The main trail is very well kept and there are a few side trails as well to make your hike longer if desired. The views along the way are gorgeous! The only thing is that the parking lot is quite limited.

This trail is arbout 20 miles long and (surpirse!) follows along the Green River. Fairly wide,…read morepaved, and overall well maintained this is a great trail for biking, but works just fine if you're on foot as well. There are numerous parking areas along this tail and it connects up directly with the Interurban in Tukwila and Kent for those looking to keep going south. At dusk and dawn you can find a TON of bunnies and perhaps even a coyote. Most areas have good lighting, but I wouldn't recommend using this trail as it gets dark.

Unfortunate that I'll be moving soon and won't get the opportunity to run-walk through this…read morebeautiful trail any longer! This trail is very convenient from where I stay and it's quite clean given it's used by a lot of runners, cyclers, walkers etc. I have spent at least more than half of my weeks breaking a good sweat on this trail, even enjoying the river view and admiring nature and it's beauty on my walks! The folks that uses this trail all vary in age, it's definitely beautiful to see! You can walk all the way from the end of Tukwila to Auburn! Absolutely a great motivation. Hoping that they expand this trail! I will truly miss it!

Fun little park for kids and or family! We are going to be leaving the area soon, but was always a…read moresafe place to take my daughters.

Overall a pretty nice park with a bunch of space and several places for the kiddies to play. I…read moretypically come here during work breaks to just walk around and get away from things for awhile. Fairly large wooded area with a few little trails. This park is not that great and you shouldn't take the time to travel here, but it's a-okay if you're already in the area. There have been a few times I've felt unsafe in the wooded areas, so definitely pay attention to your surroundings! This park also has tennis courts and a basketball court which are fairly well maintained and there are bathrooms available for use (during the warmer months).

I recently spent a mid-day hour and a half in this struggling city park. Its troubles persist, as…read moredoes its potential. The city prepared a master plan for the park in 2021-2022, a plan expected to take 30 years to fully implement. Motivation and budgets being what they are, it's fair to anticipate slow going. On my visit, trash, graffiti, and shady characters were evident but not overwhelming. Several locals walked the west edge, either passing through or taking a brief respite from the shopping district. Birds and butterflies lighten the space. The plantings are well established, but few flowers were blooming in late August. The pond, best viewed from the damaged overlook, was neither pretty nor putrid (the odds are against it with such impervious surroundings). A place like this needs community participation for ground-up improvement. The city's plan accounts for this but it was unclear from a single visit whether it's happening. Adjacent businesses encouraging employee volunteerism could make a huge difference. The master plan has it all: https://www.tukwilawa.gov/wp-content/uploads/Tukwila-Pond-Park-Master-Plan_2022-01-22.pdf

Its a beautiful spot...but definitely needs some tlc. Alot of garbage in the water near…read moredock...grocery carts...strollers...beer cans ...possibly put an actual garbage in the area and ppl just might use it. The view is nice in spite of the garbage.

Nice park with shade and pond. Helpful Exercise stations but slide and seesaw broken. Decent…read morebathrooms but no soap.

Fort Dent Park is a sizable area right on the Green River and is a place to stop if you're…read moretraveling along the Green River Trail. The biggest drawing point to this park is the play fields. During sporting seasons this place is downright packed with people, mostly children getting ready to play their games. There is also a pretty sizable playground that's great for the littles!

Briscoe park is a fairly small park in the Kent Valley along the Green River trail. Really not a…read moredestination place, it can be a nice place to stop your walk/ride for lunch and enjoy the views. This park also has a BMX course for those that are inclined!

One of the hidden park gems in the South King County area. Briscoe Park is located in the heart of…read morethe industrial area within Kent. It runs along the Green River Trail, and is easily accessible from a nearby parking lot near the trail. This seems like a great place for a variety of low cost, corporate events from one of the nearby buildings. They have plenty of space there for even hundreds of people if the occasion called for it. With access from the trail, you can even haul in quite a bit of equipment if you wanted to provide your own grill and play gear. This park has a path around the perimeter and along the trail, giving you options for walking around it if you're not wanting to get into the often wet grass. This location is not often overcome with birds, but you should expect the crows to be looking for snacks since they expect human activity. They have ample pavilion space, and from what I have seen it does not require any kind of reservation, so it should be first come first serve. I have rarely seen any kind of large groups out here, more is the shame since it is actually a pretty nice location to enjoy a sunny afternoon. Briscoe park is a definitely a little known destination for most. It is still a great respite for trail goers and park grill masters alike.

Pretty big dog park. It has dog obstacles and a walkway in the middle of the park to head to the…read moreback. It was a nice drive going up the steep hills to get to this dog park. If you're in the area I'd recommend checking this off leash dog park out. My dog had fun with the other dogs here.

This is the first dog park I taken my dog and she loves it and I think the people who use it…read morerespect the space as it is maintained pretty well.

The Bellevue gardens is a pretty quiet and secluded little spot to relax and take in some nature…read more It's not a huge place, but it's big enough that you can spend an hour or two there, casually strolling about. No trouble with parking, and it is free to enter, so you really should stop by if you are nearby. It's worth it.

BOTANICAL GARDEN @ BELLEVUE…read more Parking is available right out front, which makes this place super accessible. There are also designated handicap parking spots. My friend and I visited on a Friday around 2 PM, and there were a few spots open, so getting in was really easy. I loved how simple everything was to navigate, there's even a map available when you enter. Entry and parking are both completely free, which is a huge plus. We walked along the trail and I'd recommend spending about 2-3 hours here if you want to take your time and fully enjoy it. We had to speed-run our visit because we had another errand afterward, but it was still incredibly beautiful. I highly recommend stopping by the bridge, it was very therapeutic and relaxing to walk across. There are plenty of benches and seating areas along the way, perfect for taking breaks or just soaking in nature. The quality of the space is amazing, with a wide variety of rocks, trees, and scenery that make the whole experience feel peaceful. There are also bathrooms located at the front, and you're never too far from other people, which made it feel comfortable and safe. Overall, I definitely recommend stopping by this place.

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It is a nice place to walk around. Very relaxing. There is a Pokemon gym in the area and many…read morePokestops. There is a restaurant in the area: Anthony. Parking is not free here but you can park outside the pay parking area and just walk to the Marina. The walk is less than 5 mins depending on where you park but like I said there are plenty of free parking in the area. There are a few nice statues or artworks installed here for photo taking. A great place for a nice stroll after dinner or lunch.