This park uses the namesake of a Philippine national hero. It's not Alki level busy but it's a…read morelocation where a lot of photographers set up their cameras for the worldly recognized Seattle skyline view. This space is a connection to culture and heritage. If someone from the Philippines is feeling homesick, they should be able to come to this space as a place of comfort. Unfortunately, it's a park that has been left unchecked for the past 10 years. The time capsule and metal plaques were stolen. I know the elders and descendants are frustrated with these disgraceful and disrespectful acts. I hope this park will be restored to a welcoming, clean, and safe environment again. I know the Filipino and Beacon Hill communities would want this. I know visitors from out of town would want this too. I took a direct flight from Sea-Tac Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport recently. Visiting Rizal Park in Manila was on my itinerary. Thousands of people were at the park. I had never experienced anything like it. The monument was guarded and barricaded. The open space was beautifully landscaped. If I can fly to Manila and feel good about visiting Rizal Park, I should feel good about visiting this park in my hometown too. This park has history with the Filipino community and I'm confident that with sincere investments and thoughtful attention it will flourish again.

Nice park with great views. Although, the parking can be quite scarce depending on how busy the…read morepark is. The parking at the park itself is limited but there's plenty of street parking surrounding the park. It's also located directly across from the bus stop for the 36/60! At night, it's not very well lit but the view of the city from this park is gorgeous.

Great park for reading a book or relaxing. It's not really a park for spending a ton of time in but…read moreit's just fantastic to see neighbors participate in a community garden and grow flowers, fruit, veggies, etc. It's a small park, but it's certainly cute and lovely to walk past. There are some nearby coffee shops and restaurants and you could grab food/drink and picnic here.

For a tiny little park located behind the Olive Way Starbucks, this place has a lot going for it…read more It is equal parts skate park, community garden, walking path, and local hangout with benches and walkways scattered throughout. It can also be an ideal place for a neighborhood BBQ or just a cool spot to lay out and read a book. I wouldn't call this a destination spot by any means, but for locals, it adds just the right touch of greenery next to one of the Seattle's corporate icons.

I've had this park on my list to check out for awhile now! It's a nice little escape from the city…read moreand isn't very crowded at all! My husband and I drove here and it was a little confusing at first because there is no set parking lot that we found, we kind of just drive to one of the entrances and parked nearby. There's also neighborhood street parking. This park is also dog friendly! There's a main trail that's paved and some side trails that are unpacked and can get a little muddy depending on the weather. We saw some possible turkey tail mushrooms growing on the logs and some horsetail plants. For us the park, wasn't too big, it's very beautiful and lush but the trail itself is on the shorter side unless we missed something.

Stunning and magical gem. Friendly folks passing by, the freshest air North of California, hands…read moredown. I had some time before work so stopped in and hit the trail off E Galer Street and 19th Ave. You will always return I promise, it's a small green paradise this time of year.

This park has lifeguards on duty and free life jackets to borrow during the summer months. It's…read morebeen a great place to launch my paddle board and the life guards give me peace of mind when going out solo. There is limited parking but there is a neighborhood right behind this park that you could park at as well.

This is a small wonderful park located in the Mt Baker neighborhood. Tennis court, play area for…read morekids, beach, beautiful landscaping. This park would be a great to have a picnic on a sunny day. The park has a great play structure with a sip line swing for the older kids. For the little ones, there are a few ride - on toys, low walls to climb, and lots of gravel. Parking along the nearby road has just a few spots and the lot itself is tight, but doable. One of the best small park in the city. I recommend a visit if you haven't.

Sunsets here are so dreamy!…read more This park is spread out along Magnolia Blvd W and has shoreline views throughout. There's ample green space and parking along the street, which is perfect for these sunnier days. My only gripe is that there's no restroom on site, but otherwise, it's a gorgeous lookout spot!

It's one of those Seattle parks tucked away in a neighborhood that you take for granted…read more It's big enough to not be crowded when there are 50 people there but small enough to let your kids and dogs roam free. A lot of tables, grills, a bathroom, and all the things you'd want when getting outdoors for some fresh air. There are a lot of old-growth trees that provide shade all year round. When it was 100+ during the summer of 2021, it was a good 20' cooler here. For the tourist looking at the dry grass, we are in the middle of an unusual drought here. Take care of your parks and they'll take care of you. There's a good bit of aerial acrobatics from the local hawks. I've seen them take out other flying friends.

What a beautiful park! The winding pathways are great for a little stroll (and through nature!) as…read morewell as bicycle practice. The turf playground offers various structures for climbing in various natural elements - wood, concrete, metal - giving it a beauty amid the functionality. Children from the neighborhood gathered, laughed, played and enjoyed time together. Parking easily found and ample in the lot.

Came to the soccer fields in the ghetto to play soccer at field B tonight. But before I took the…read morefield I needed to relieve the main vein. So I walked into the cesspool of all bathrooms and to my amazement in this most grotesque places, I discovered 2 condom machines. I felt all warm hearted knowing someone could walk in here and practice safe sex in a toilet. I'm not sure whom I would have Carnal Knowledge in this restroom but it's appears many do. Well, as I gagged at the aromatic smells I did take the time to get a photo prior to my escape. An no I don't not make a purchase. Back to the fields, both are newer turf but it's kinda beat up. But at least it's not dirt fields. Lights aluminate the field for night games so no worry's about playing at night. Well, if your cruising in the valley and need to glove up now you have a late night location to purchase some live gloves for your date.

We weren't fans of Genesee Park and Playfield…read more This park is essentially one big open area with no water features, sculptures, or general culture to the space. On a weekend in the fall, it only seemed to be used for locals to ride their dirt bikes on and was otherwise generally empty. My main "eh" was that it doesn't seem to be a safe area as Rainier Ave seemed fairly dicey and while they do have a playset, it's the most remarkable thing about the space. If you're in the area, Seward Park is a much better bet, and overall I'd skip this park unless you're here for soccer with a group.

Peace at 5:31 AM. This place is unusually loud but early in the morning brings a sense of peace.read more

"Excuse me, how do we get to the ocean?"…read more I was standing at a corner near Westlake Park waiting for the light to turn when a lady and her daughter came up to me and asked me this question. I pointed them towards Elliott Bay. We were definitely nowhere near the Pacific Ocean but I was pretty sure they wanted to get to the waterfront. I chuckled a little after they went on their merry way. It was an organic, human connection that happened during my lunch break. This wasn't the first time someone came up to me and asked me for directions. I kinda expect it when I'm around the retail/hotel district. I'm ok helping folks out; it's a test of my own navigational skills. When my cousins and I were kids we used to run through the park's water fountain. They shut the water off years ago though. They say it's broken but I think people bathed in it or used it as a toilet. Blech. Supposedly they're going to remove this art piece and make way for a redesign. Westlake Mall used to have an outdoor patio overlooking the park. You used to have an aerial view of the Salish basket weave pattern. Then the mall got rid of the top floor food court and decided to close off the patio section. Unless you work in a nearby building it's hard to view the public art's entirety. Kitty corner from the park on 4th & Pine is a building where The Bon Marché used to be. Every winter they would install a giant star on the SE corner of that building. It's lit up to brighten the dark days. Walking past this building always reminded me of the Day-O, One Day Sale jingle. They hold special events and activities year round. They also host food trucks during the workweek. It's easy to get here. Just take the bus to Westlake Center or the light rail to Westlake Station. Side note: If you have time, check out the 80-foot Sequoia Tree a block away. Man In Tree made it popular :) Also, if you're looking for free brochures and visitor guides they have stands at the Convention Center Arch Building, Pike Place Market, the Seattle Ferry Terminal, and King Street Station.