This park is HUGE! It's near our old house so we probably won't return any time soon (if ever), but…read moreit was a great visit the one time we went. We took our son to burn off some energy and let him roam around. They've got a nice little playground that's perfect for toddlers and older-aged kids. They've also got a nice picnic area for nicer weather. Another thing I thought was pretty cool - they've got some workout equipment here! Nothing fancy, but I'm sure somebody could get some use out of it. Definitely think that's something more parks should be doing. If you walk the whole entire park, you'll find that there is a community garden here. There was even a rooster roaming through it? That threw me off, LOL. Such a great idea, though! They've also got a small composting area with educational bits about composting. Cool park for sure! Definitely recommend stopping in even if it's just for a stroll.

This is a lovely park that's a great place to get outside and get some fresh air. There's a paved…read moreloop so it's good for getting a little walk/jog in. Complete with community garden and a fairly sizable picnic shelter it's a good option in you're in the area.

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.

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!! =)

This botanical garden was such a pleasant surprise, especially considering that admission and…read moreparking are both free. It's not a huge garden, but it has several charming areas to wander through, each with its own character. It feels really simple and relaxed. There is a Japanese garden area with beautiful landscaping and water features. There is also another Paradise Garden area that has a stream and lots of beautiful greenery. They have rose gardens and seasonal displays of other different flowers. There's a lot of variety packed into it even though it's not a huge area and you can just relax and stroll from one spot to another enjoying it all. I especially love that it's right in the middle of things, while also being a pleasant escape from the surrounding area. It's not at a place that you would spend an entire day, but we stayed for probably an hour or so and really enjoyed our visit. You will hear planes overhead and that does nterrupt the peacefulness of the gardens at times, but the garden is right next to SeaTac airport so that should be expected. This is a lovely spot to stop and just enjoy nature for a little while without spending any money and it is definitely worth a visit if you're in the area.

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).

A beautiful, tranquil spot near the airport, with a lovely lake, picnic table seating and…read moreplayground, with plenty of trees to give shade and protection against the sun. Boat launch available near the swimming area, which is marked for various swimming abilities. Floatation devices are required for kayakers & SUP users, and are provided, free of charge, for borrowing.

We came here last summer during the heatwave. We heard there was a splash pad and a swimmable lake…read more The location is convenient as well because it's close to my home. I will say that the parking lot is rather small and it can be very challenging to find any parking during the summer. When I arrived on this particular day, there was literally a line out to the road with vehicles trying to find parking. It can get pretty cut throat, too. The park itself is generously sized, in the splash pad has a lot of unique features that my kids really enjoyed. My favorite part is that they had features for small children as well as larger children. Usually when I go to other splash pads it smells funky or like chlorine. But this location smelled fresh and seemed to have been upkept recently. Western Washington is a notorious area for high amounts of trafficking, so I always have to keep an eye out wherever we go. But thankfully, this area seemed pretty safe so we will definitely be back next summer for more playtime.

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!

We loved this park. This is the biggest climbing structure we have ever been on and it was just…read moreperfect with ice and snow in the background. There is slim parking (mostly street near the apartments). It is directly across from the library. There are small lunch bench seats with covers on top perfect for the WA wet/rain. :P

We first found this playground on accident on the way back from IKEA. At the time it felt newly…read morebuilt. Parking was hard to find but we got lucky. The second time my kid wanted to come so we purposely drove out to it. This time we left early because it didn't feel safe. We went to the bathroom and there was a homeless person in there occupying the handicap restroom, most likely doing something illegal. Her arm was sticking out under the stall and it felt kind of scary. I had to usher my kids out as quickly as possible. When we got back to the playground, tons of trash. A toddler pulled down her pants to pee on the ground. A bunch of teenagers were at the toddler playground without shoes on, occupying the "inside" of the playground. Worried my kids had to go to the bathroom again, we left early. It didn't seem sanitary nor safe anymore. We will not be back.

Great pictures and relaxing water views highly reccomend going to this park specifically in…read moreaccordingly

Great little park on Lake Washington. It has a dock, swimming area, playground, picnic tables,…read morenice restroom facilities and gorgeous view.

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

It's a retention pond wearing a park trench coat hanging out in the alley behind a strip mall…read more So if that's your expectations you'll be fine.

This Japanese-style garden fit the bill when I was searching for a place to take a walk, something…read morea little more scenic than your average suburban subdivision. Slight irony, because of course it's located in the middle of suburban residential neighborhood, a little green oasis of serenity amidst blocks of houses. Arriving at the park, there's some 40ish parking spaces, which felt like a lot though it seemed to warrant it; on a Friday afternoon around 3pm almost all the spaces were taken. It also seems like a popular spot to walk a dog, I saw many an owner accompanying their furry child for some exercise. The garden is free and it's well-maintained. Walking paths, a couple footbridges and small ponds, a bubbling stream of a waterfall are a few of the main features here. There's a map posted at the entrance, along with rules that tell you what you can and can't do, and a sign to beware of the neighborhood coyotes and potential car break-ins, which unfortunately seem to be on the rise in Seattle metropolitan area public parking lots. (Though to be clear the coyotes aren't the ones breaking in.) I walked around for about 30 minutes, and it wasn't crowded, quite the opposite very calm and peaceful. Would recommend for a relaxing break in your day!

Such a nice and pleasant place - amazing how it's free too! Plenty of parking as well…read more This park is really peaceful and has tons to explore. It was very enjoyable to just sit and watch the fish, maybe find a turtle or two. There's lots of wildlife too - we even encountered a deer. Would definitely recommend stopping by here for a quick stroll, or to get lost for a few hours just soaking it all in.