The newest 'Fritz Hedges Waterway Park' really has some of the bleakest landscaping I've seen. In…read moresummer you will simply cook in the sun and the sparse parking lot tree species all look half alive. And the native landscaping is very weedy. I'm not sure why nobody put any thought into providing shade. It seems somebody landscaped it back in 2021 and forgot about anything but cutting the grass. I'm sure they send the folks in with gas powered blowers twice a week but god forbid they actually pluck a weed or water a tree. The grass is great if you're a goose or duck, and it's great for you to poop on, of course. It's a fine place to go swim or launch a boat but staying on shore...well you'd be better off visiting Greenlake.

Fritz Hedges Waterway Park at first blush really reminded the honey and I of Annabel Lake in San…read moreRamon. It has quite a bit of seating and a gorgeous view of the water. We loved watching the ducks and enjoying how peaceful the park is. The one star loss is that if you look a little closer you'll notice that the chairs are bolted down and could use a new coat of paint. The park is generally clean, but it appears that they've been doing some weed work on the garden and haven't yet cleaned out the dead plant material. I expected a bit more of Sakuma Viewpoint since wasn't really a viewpoint - it's just a water overlook and you have the same view almost everywhere in the park, but beyond that, we really enjoyed how relaxing the space was. So all in all, if you're in the area, I wouldn't hesitate to drop by.

Beautiful park right by the water. I enjoyed a nice run here with views of the water, mountains and…read morecity. Super well maintained.

Beautiful views throughout, nice , clean and would highly recommend for walking, jogging, biking…read more@etc.

Leschi Park is across the street from Leschi South Moorage along Lakeside Avenue S. Leschi Park…read moreitself is NOT along the water, unlike the several photos posting water views. That's the moorage itself. Don't expect to pack a picnic with a view of the water. That doesn't mean Leschi Park is anything to sneeze at. It's sizable with a portion that is well manicured and good for a picnic. There are several benches in this area and some portions are shady. When we went, the rose hedges were blooming and quite pretty. There's also a sequoia that was dedicated to the head gardener from 65 years ago. There are a few tennis courts too. The parts that I like more are the trails that have a forest vibe. Leschi Park is adjacent to Frink Park; together, they form a very large area to explore. I didn't find much signs or maps so I just used Google maps to choose walking paths. Cell signal was solid inside both parks. On a hot day, these two tree filled parks provide lots of shade; they would be an excellent place to visit.

It's a nice park with waterfront views in the Leschi neighborhood. I've been here a few times,…read moreespecially on clear days, and the setting always makes for a memorable time. Leschi Park is small, and most who visit are here for the views, as it's off of Lake Washington, so you can see the eastside and I-90. There's a small covered seating area and a dock for boaters. It's cool that there are a few restaurants and businesses nearby, as well as a parking lot. It's walking distance to the residential area and the Madrona neighborhood. If you're looking to access the water, I would recommend the short walk up north along the trail to Madrona Beach Park, which is larger and is more popular. However, Leschi Park is here for when you want more of a private, quiet scene, just for the views. Not a bad spot at all.

Right under the I-90 bridge, this small park is a great place on Lake Washington to watch the boats…read morego by or just relax after a long walk/jog.

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.

WOW I have been to the zoo SO MANY TIMES and I had no idea this was here!! It's such a nice garden…read moreto walk through-- saw a bunch of people having a lovely afternoon picnic here even!!-- and there are so many different roses and flowers in this garden. I had a great time sniffing all of them (even when some of them didn't smell as nice) and admiring and chatting with a friend. There were also some very cute bunnies that inhabit the space, and we watched them frolic a bit :) I like that they have a little sensory garden section where you were encouraged to touch the plants, especially the lamb foot leaf kind.

I don't support Zoos or the Zoo here but I enjoyed walking through the Rose Garden which is…read moreseparate. This garden was so serene and calming. The garden was packed with lady bugs and I for sure saw over 50 of them! So beautiful and relaxing. If you're into insect photography this place is great! I would definitely walk through here again and recommend it to nature lovers :)

When the sun is out, go to Lake Union for a perfect Seattle day. Parking is free on Saturdays and…read morethe park around the water often hosts events. There are restrooms, a boat house, museums, and more!

Probably my favorite lake for a simple day of boating. It's not the largest lake in the area, but…read moreit's plenty large enough. There's always something going on, from groups of people learning to sail small boats, to regular boaters enjoying the sun, sea plans coming and going, and the usual paddle boarders. The thing I like the most is the convenience for boating. Plenty of room for many boats, but not so large that the waves cause too much boat rocking. Have you tried to just relax on puget sound or lake washington, not happening unless you find specific coves. We'll lake union is like a huge cove of calm water. To make things better, there's random amenities such as restaurants, parks, and gas station / convenient stores. All of which you can dock your boat and enjoy. Also spots to pick friends up. I don't know of many other lakes in the pnw that offer all of this for boaters.

This is a great parking spot to launch a paddle board to paddle near or around Seward Park without…read morethe hassle of parking in Seward Park. Northwest Paddle Surfer also rents paddle boards in the summer on the beach here. Never seen a full parking lot yet. Beach is mostly small rocks no sand so it's not a great hang out/swimming beach. Some of the local homies will occasionally hang around the parking lot but totally safe. Lock your lock and stash valuables like any park.

The title is misleading. There is no boat launch here unless you are launching a inflatable boat…read morefrom a beach. I would suggest heading down south toward Rainier Beach to launch