This place seems to be a winner on all of my trips to the zoo. It's for those 8 and younger and…read moretheir caregivers. It's great that strollers are parked outside, food can't be brought in and that children get their own separate entrance which makes it seem extra fun. There's seating for adults, indoor bathrooms, quieter areas to breastfeed and best of all warmth on a cold day. There is an area for smaller kids, arts, and places for older kids to get some of their energy out. The large tree to climb up with slide inside is pretty cool, but may be intimidating for smaller kids. There also is a rocky, cave, bridge area for the kids somewhat in the middle. I also like that they do a good job of letting you know when they will be closing and reminding you to get out and see the animals one last time.

Waste of time. Sure it's a place to take a break and little kids will have fun there. However, the…read morewhole thing is subpar at best. Someone wasted a lot of zoo dollar here which could have gone to making the food services better or expanded the butterfly gardens.

Dinocrew entertainment was AMAZING!! We hosted our son's party today and everyone had a great time…read more I was so surprised how they were able to organize such a fun interactive show! We loved every minute of it, I'm so glad that I found them. Worth the money and highly recommended!

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I adore this local business. It's refreshing to see a coffee & wine place in Bryant where kids feel…read morecomfortable to roam like kids. I constantly see kids running around and engaged in activities. Families continue to visit and the owner is a calm, level-headed person. I've been here perhaps three times in the past few years and he still remembers me!

Seattle Dog for $6 (see photo). I Wunder what they're thinkin'…read more Overall, I was extremely disappointed. Looked like something they give an inmate as a last meal.

My son had an amazing time at the museum! There was a lot offered, my only critique is that it's a…read morebit expensive! They charge full price if the child is over 1. They do allow in and out privileges which is nice. But for the price it won't be a place we could frequent often with him. We found street parking a little away from the Seattle center so we could park for free and walk over. I wish they had sanitizing stations where you could spray toys that are touched a lot or toys that my kid would be touching. They have a box for mouthed toys but it's hard to keep track of other kids when they are just running and moving about.

Located in the basement of the Armory, this museum can be a bit tricky to navigate. Even though I…read morefollowed the signs, I ended up at an entrance with stairs and had to carry our stroller down. Better signage is definitely needed to guide families to the stroller-accessible entrance! Parking is also a nightmare and pretty pricey, so I'd highly recommend staying all day and exploring the rest of the area to make the cost worth it. The museum itself is fantastic! It features several highly detailed, themed rooms, and each creative area has plenty to keep a little one busy. Having been to several children's museums, the standout here is definitely the theater, stage, and backstage rooms--it even includes audience seating!

Pros: good value, especially on weekdays; Hot food is pretty decent, plus they have beer and wine!…read more Cons: Parking kind of sucks; always very busy on weekends; almost every time we go, something is broken in the play area.

This was our first time visiting on a Saturday afternoon and unfortunately, it will likely be our…read morelast. When we arrived, the entire place smelled like burnt food. To their credit, the front desk staff were very friendly and welcoming, and the facility does offer food, drinks, private party rooms, and a seating area for parents. That said, the overall cleanliness and condition of the play area were very disappointing. The seating area floors were dirty, with leftover food and trash. The playground itself felt unsafe and poorly maintained there was a large pile of shoes at the entrance that children had to dodge while running in and out. Inside, the space was dark and gloomy, lit only by some string lights. Several play features were broken: only half of the ball shooter guns were working, and a touchscreen game area was completely non-functional. When we asked about it, staff told us their "tech person" was busy cooking in the kitchen and would fix it later. The unisex bathroom was in unacceptable condition filthy floors, trash on the ground, and an unflushed toilet. Parking is also inconvenient, as you'll need to find street parking or a nearby structure. I'm not sure if we happened to visit on an especially busy day or if the facility is regularly run this way, but the lack of cleanliness, broken equipment, and unsafe setup made it a very disappointing experience.

BEST PLAY STRUCTURE IN THE CITY. And nobody knows about it but neighborhood locals…read more Stumbled onto it by accident as my softball league plays on the fields there. Our daughter is two now and she LOVES this place. Huge slides, lots of things to climb, good neighborhood, wide open grass space. Absolutely perfect for a safe place for a kid to burn off energy and get their motor skills on.

Kids will be kids and they needed to run around! We stopped here while we were on a journey and it…read moredid not disappoint. The kids were saying wowee and yay the whole time they were there. From the trampolines to the slides and swings every kid there seem to be having a blast. Parents all seemed happy, and it seemed like a very safe place.

Who doesn't like seafood? Ooops sorry was thinking of a restaurant…read more.. In all seriousness, the Seattle Aquarium is very solid and takes one of the more environmentally integrated approaches that I've seen when it comes to aquariums (I've only been to a handful) in that they mainly showcase wildlife native to the Pacific Northwest. While this perhaps doesn't include the most showy or vibrant fishes found in more tropical regions, their focus on regional ecosystems highlights the biodiversity and importance of protecting species close to home (at least for PNW residents). As many aquariums they act not only as zoos where wildlife of on display, but as conservators and rehabilitation facilities in some cases.* So although the ticket prices are pretty high, and the tanks and number of animals not the greatest in number or exotic species, they do important work and an afternoon here is certainly worth the educational value for visitors of all ages. I think one of the major takeaways that modern zoos and aquariums hope to highlight is the urgency of protecting our environment, the nature** that is around us. So for anyone that came looking for more of a wow factor, for themselves or to placate the attention of their kids for a couple hours, I'd recommend looking at the exhibit thru the lens of identifying how the animals here may be directly or indirectly impacted by the presence you have in their environment, for me it presented some wow's when I realized the otters and seals shown here live off the coastal water so close to many people's houses, what we put into the water, or where towns and cities decide to build over open forest and marshlands, makes a huge impact on them. All that being said, a few of the highlights for were the "touch and feel" tidal pool, where visitors could gently interact with reef life, the PNW river habitats with river otters, the glass-enclosed (hence viewable) wildlife care and rehabilitation facilities, and the Ocean Pavillion with it's tank filled with 50+ Indo-Pacific species. *are they they always best use of space and resources? Debatable, though they are the most visible interfaces between the general population and the wildlife that most may not usually notice or account for. **speaking not from a place of judgment as this is something I'm working on myself--people often think of "nature" as a concept outside the sphere of one's own household, not realizing that we live in it, alter it daily with our conscious or unconscious decisions. If we realize that when we buy "throw away" items (like ziploc bags, plastic party favors that serve no purpose after the party, even most of the packaging found in regular supermarkets, etc.) for convenience that create unnecessary trash, or use certain pesticides to maintain our lawns, or take cruise trips even--these actions pollute the rivers and oceans, kill food chains from river fish to bald eagles and generally throw off the delicate balance of entire ecosystem--eventually leading back to negative consequences to us--then I think we'd make more intentional decisions about whether to purchase those plastic "disposable cups" or that extra seasonal lawn ornament that will last for 200 years before starting to degrade. (...stepping off my soapbox now!)

Seattle Aquarium is one of the most unique aquariums I have been to. It is also one of the few…read moreaquariums that you can experience some of it without having to purchase a ticket. It is also unique in the aspect of how it is set up, three distinct buildings, each with their own array of aquatic animals. Taking the traditional route would be to enter Pier 59 through the main entrance. You can follow the flow of people, or you can go about this in any way you prefer. Most people will go this route. Pier 59 holds Window on Washington water, Crashing Waves, Life on the Edge, Jellies, Octopus, Closer Look, Caring Cove, Virtual Reality, Gift Shop, and Cafe. Window on Washington is aa wonderful display of what the sea life is like in the waters surrounding the city. The touch pool can be a chokehold of a place and very educational. Most children oriented displays are in here as well. Pier 60 holds Birds & Shores, Puget Sound Fish, Underwater Dome, Family Activity Center, Sea Otters, Harbor Seals, Northern Fur Seals, River Otters, and Veterinary Care Center. Highlight of this portion for me was the Underwater Dome. How cool is it that you are beneath the creatures that you just saw making the trek here from Pier 59. The seals you see on your walk you'll get a better look at. All the fish you get a bit of an aerial view of, you will see. Almost like an amphitheater, sit and watch the fish school around you and try to figure out which is which. The otters are also a highlight, especially the one they cannot let back into the wild. Then head to Ocean Pavilion. Inside here you will find The Reef, Into the Shallows, Into the Depths, One Ocean Hall, At Home in the Ocean, The Archipelago, Jelly Nursery, Animal Care, Discovery Lab, and another gift shop. This building is extra special, before you enter, be sure to look up. You'll know what I mean if you are here. Such a wild experience to have, everything was curated in such a way that you learn a lot while taking in the many species on display. Great place to spend a portion of your day. Lots to see, lots to do. Gift shop is a bit expensive, but most gift shops are. Staff are helpful and will point you in the direction you need to be.

We love this Playground! Being our first time here, we weren't sure what to expect, but the entire…read moreclock is a Park! Grassy, pesticide-free fields on which to run, kick a ball, play; a couple of varying playground areas for varying ages and stages; picnic tables and a sand pit. This park definitely caters to all ages and stages of its guests! It's lovely, refreshing and fun for everyone.

This is my favorite Seattle neighborhood park. It's a pleasant and quiet park in between Meridian…read moreand Wallingford nestled in a residential neighborhood behind the Meridian School, next to the Demonstration Garden. There's a big lawn perfect for frisbee and picnics, a playground with swings and play structures, and a path underneath a cool rock archway, all circumscribed by a path shaded by big trees. A peaceful retreat with ample shade and open space.

One of lesser known Kayaking spot but I really like place. Once you kayak like 15 minutes down you…read morecan see Mount Rainier. It's not happening as SLU but it's a good mix of wildlife, open water. I think I like this spot the most because the water here is relatively calmer so if you get motion sickness and still want to do Kayaking - this is one place you should consider.

We rented 2 canoes from here and it was a great experience! Checking in was quick and there was no…read moretime limit when we went (this may be different if a busier time, but they told us to return when we were ready and to pay for the time you are gone). Lake Washington was a great place to paddle and the staff were very helpful. They help you get in/out of your canoe at the dock. There was a very accessible parking lot that you pay per hour for. Great experience!

It's a cute little park to bring your dog, not sure how it is for kids. The grass is always nice…read moreand well taken care of. It's more of a local park with no parking lot. Lotta homeless people start camping after sun down so probably stick to coming during the day time.

The University Playground is definitely not one of the famous Seattle parks... that is for sure…read more It's more of a neighborhood park for all of the nearby residents and in that aspect it's fine. The park is actually pretty clean aside for some urban camping going on in one corner of the park. There is a lot of playground equipment for the kids to enjoy as well as a playing field so this park definitely has all of the basics covered as to what makes up a park. It just isn't one of the parks with a lot of bells and whistles ( ex. leash free dog park, swimming pool, etc.). Despite not having a lot of walking trails in this park it is still a decent park to take a stroll through. There is a piece of playground equipment with a troll statue on it... definitely not to be confused with the Fremont Troll.