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    Charles Richey Sr Viewpoint

    4.8 (13 reviews)
    Open 4:00 am - 11:30 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Stan Y.

    A nice alternative beach/viewpoint for Alki beach. If you have a hard time finding a parking spot at Alki, you might want to try your luck here. Direction is easy. Just kept on driving and you will see the street parking after you pass the light house. Usually it's much less crowded here. It does not have sandy beach, fancy stores and downtown Seattle view. But the Puget Sound view is just as good as Alki, and its beach provides lots of opportunities to explore shells and little crabs. At less crowd days, there are lots of birds flying around or walking by the water seeking food, providing good opportunities for bird watchers or photography enthusiasms. I myself took quite a few nice bird taking off pictures here at my first trip. My kid also found some nice shells, as well as observing some tiny crabs walking under the rock. Quite a fun experience for the family. By the water there is an apartment building standing on top of the water, which is quite unique and colorful as well.

    Sunset August 2005
    Me H.

    There's no parking! There's no place to sit! All you have is an ugly view! There's nothing to do. It's a bad, bad park please don't go! OK everything I just said is a lie because I don't want anyone to know my favorite spot on Alki. This little park runs parallel to Beach Dr and when the tide is out you can walk from beach drive all the way around Alki Point to Alki Beach Park. And while you're walking you can check out the tide pools and see all the cool creatures that live in our waters. If you don't feel like walking off the beaten path you can walk on the sidewalk and check out the metal constellation maps that are inlaid into the sidewalk. At the corner of 63rd and Beach Drive there's a cool tide pool sculpture that features starfish, clams and an octopus for those who are too afraid to brave the rocks and check out the real tide pools themselves. Fortunately for me I have the pleasure of seeing this park daily it's on my way to and from my apartment, the view is amazing and if you catch it at sunset you can be memorized for hours, ok minutes it doesn't take hours for the sun to set I know. If you go bring a camera because there's always something to take a picture of. I love it down there when it's storming and the waves are crashing over the sidewalk and on to the street, the salt water is horrible for the paint on my cherry but it's awesome to have the waves spray your car as you drive by.

    Cruisers tuners at the park.
    Anthony S.

    This spot has turned into a cruise-in for the local Fast & Furious tuner crowd. On warmish dry evenings, expect lots of slammed, decaled and sewer-piped Hondas, Acuras and maybe a Celica and Subaru too. The crowd is the cool kids from the nearby Junior College, mostly dudes, but a Betty or two as well. Depending on the way the wind is blowing, you will be hit with the intense skunky smell of modern pot. Cops seem to leave them alone, despite the locals walking by giving them dirty looks and likely complaining about it on the West SEA Blog. I'm sure the neighbors of the park in the ~$800K single family homes are not digging it, but when you live nearly on top of a major sewage treatment plant, you need to be accepting of your environs. Its very nice to see cruising on Alki (not that kind of cruising). Kids will be kids. Grownups will be annoyed. Cops will get called. People will disperse. Kids grow up and lose touch with their past. Check the windshield of one car I saw at the cruise recently. Oh yeah, great little beach at this park for skipping rocks into the sound.

    Ben M.

    Another one of Seattle's finest parks...certainly not the most populated which is just fine. Please enjoy the views, smells, sounds and recreational activities.

    Jem M.

    Lovely place to relax, go for a walk, and enjoy the gorgeous views. The views are literally different every single day! Its Breathtaking! Specially when it's raining, sun breaks through the clouds, rainbows and lots of bird sounds. A must to check out! P.S just don't be one of those idiots driving their race cars through the street, bumping inappropriate music insulting the families that live in the neighborhood! And please PLEASE TURN YOUR ENGINES OFF if you decide to park!

    J K.

    I love this park. The water, cute little sandpipers, a semi-natural beach, long walkway, benches, star charts on the sidewalk, pleasant neighborhood, etc. Just around the corner, Alki is teaming with people, yet no one goes here. I wonder why?

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    And while you're walking you can check out the tide pools and see all the cool creatures that live in our waters.

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    Kerry Park - 2037pdt on 5/28/24

    Kerry Park

    4.7(1.1k reviews)
    4.7 miLower Queen Anne

    Free activity in Seattle, Washington…read more.. When I was at the Post Office, mailing some postcards, the friendly clerk suggested that I go to Kerry Park to view in person, the city skyline as depicted in these postcards... OK! My niece was surprised at the size of "the park". It seems to be more like a strip of lawn instead of a park. Well... we were there for the beautiful view of Seattle and were happy to get a free parking space on the street! There also was an interesting steel sculpture called: Changing Form. It's 15 feet tall and can be used as a nice frame to photograph the Space Needle and its surroundings!

    On clear days you can get an amazing view of Elliott Bay and the Central City (with the Space…read moreNeedle of course!), with a backdrop of Mount Rainier. The viewpoint is thoughtfully designed so many people can line up against the railings without too much trouble instead of photographers trying to jockey for space. If you didn't bring binoculars, there's a few coin operated telescopes to help you look at things in the distance. There's also a cool statue here if you're interested, and if you go down the steps there's a small playground. I'm not sure if I've ever seen anyone use the playground though, since there are no bathrooms associated with the park and small kids can have bathroom emergencies. There are businesses nearby where I guess you could technically ask to use the washrooms, but it's just another hassle. Note: street parking only.

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    Kerry Park - Seattle skyline with the Space Needle

    Seattle skyline with the Space Needle

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    Kerry Park - Classic Seattle Skyline through sculpture.

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    Classic Seattle Skyline through sculpture.

    Discovery Park

    Discovery Park

    4.6(491 reviews)
    6.2 miMagnolia

    A Seattle Gem with Breathtaking Views!…read more Discovery Park is hands down one of the most beautiful spots in Seattle. My husband grew up in Magnolia, so he took me here for a hike last weekend, and I was completely blown away. ​We explored the south side and walked the Loop Trail. The path is well-maintained and offers stunning panoramic views of the Puget Sound and the Olympic Mountains. It's hard to believe you're still within the city limits! It's the largest park in the city, so there is plenty of space to enjoy nature. Whether you want a serious hike or just a peaceful stroll to see the water, this is the place to go. Don't forget your camera--the scenery is post-card perfect!

    Seattle's Discovery Park is the bee's knees! I was completely blown away by this picturesque public…read morespace. From an urban park perspective, the only other experience that comes close for me is when I moved to the Old Town Manchester neighborhood in Richmond, Virginia, and had Belle Isle in my backyard, which offers access to hiking, large flat rocks for sunbathing, and whitewater rafting on Class II, III, and IV rapids on the James River right in the middle of downtown. Okay, back to Discovery Park. I spent an entire day exploring the park. I started by ordering a carryout lunch at Damoori Kitchen, which is now closed according to Yelp. I then walked to Discovery Park and hiked the 4.4-mile Discovery Park and Lighthouse Loop. A map for that trail can be accessed using a trail app. The loop trail took me through several ecosystems such as coastal meadows, tidal beaches, forest groves, sand dunes, and vast stretches of thickets with wild berries. Once I finished hiking the loop, I walked back to Damoori Kitchen and caught a rideshare back to downtown Seattle. Highlights from my Discovery Park adventure included eating lunch at the tidal beach, exploring sea cliffs, seeing jaw-dropping views of Mount Rainier, hiking past the West Point Lighthouse, and experiencing the sights, sounds, flora, and fauna of the park's majestic landscape.

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    Volunteer Park

    Volunteer Park

    4.6(224 reviews)
    6.1 miCapitol Hill

    Smackdab right in the middle of Seattle, this park is a treasure! In addition to the wide open…read morespaces, trees, and fountains, the Volunteer Park Conservatory and the Seattle Asian Art Museum are also located here. If you want to see a good view of Seattle, check out the Volunteer Park Water Tower's observation deck in the southeast corner of Volunteer Park right on top of Capitol Hill. There's no elevator so be prepared to climb the 107 stairs to the top and be rewarded with 360-degree view of Seattle! There are bars and fencing at the windows though, which does detract a little from the experience. Between the windows are informational signs about Seattle's history. I'll be back to check out the art museum and the conservatory in the future!

    Definitely worth a visit. Volunteer Park is a beautiful historic park located in the heart of…read moreSeattle, designed by the Olmsted Brothers and a it's a must see as one of Seattle's well known landmarks. We skipped the inside of conservatory and Asian Art Museum but enjoyed strolling the grounds and admiring the views and taking in the fresh are. The sculpture, Black Sun by Isamu Noguchi, is here too and perfectly frames the Space Needle when you look through it. The highlight was climbing the water tower. The hike up was tiring, we were so out of breath and had to take some breaks, but the views were stunning. Definitely worth it and the walk down was so much easier! The park is peaceful and well-maintained, with plenty of spots to relax. Parking is free but fills up fast. A must-visit for locals and tourists alike! Check out the website for more info at https://www.seattle.gov/parks/allparks/volunteer-park

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    Volunteer Park - Volunteer Park Conservatory (3/25/23)

    Volunteer Park Conservatory (3/25/23)

    Volunteer Park - Seattle Asian Art Mueseum (3/25/23)

    Seattle Asian Art Mueseum (3/25/23)

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    Pier 58

    Pier 58

    4.1(66 reviews)
    4.2 miWaterfront

    Walking distance from the ferry terminal on our way to Pikes Place market this was a cute, well…read morekept area for families and kids. So many climbing options and opportunities for the kiddos to get tired. The kids seemed to really love the slide.

    This area looks so much better now that the old Alaskan Way Viaduct was removed back in 2019. The…read morepark was designed with pedestrians in mind. It keeps people away from the tunnel traffic along that road. It's still a work in progress with many developments planned in the future. There's still a lot of construction near Belltown as of June 2025. We stayed in a hotel near the park. It's super close to Pier 66. The park currently connects Pioneer Square with Pier 62, and has great views of Elliott Bay. We took the elevator up to the Overlook Walk so that we could gain access to Pike Place Market. There are also stairs that take you there from each side of the walkway. I don't remember it being this easy back in 2011. Heck, I don't even remember seeing the ferris wheel at Pier 57. When did that happen? It's a large and beautiful greenspace that's perfect for locals & tourists alike. We kind of lost our bearings for a bit, but then it became all clear that we were headed the right way to the market. I really like what they have done here. It will be cool to see it again once it's all done, and there's no more construction. It was a nice walk along the bay.

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    Pier 58 - The entrepreneur on the left provided snakes for photo op. The gent on the right grimaced when the snake wrapped its tail around his neck.

    The entrepreneur on the left provided snakes for photo op. The gent on the right grimaced when the snake wrapped its tail around his neck.

    Pier 58
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