Solid park. Kind of long yet small, but plenty enough for a neighborhood. The park slowly got…read morecrowded as I was visiting. While I was there I noticed multiple entrances. The biggest downside of the park is the parking situation. Interestingly enough one of the neighbors has a sign for uw/husky parking.... go dawgs.

During this pandemic we've tried to find new parks and playgrounds avoiding crowds. This one was a…read moregood choice for toddlers (0-5 year olds) It's pretty hidden, we almost miss it. Specially because there're lots of signs saying "private property" or "do not park here" basically because you can park your car near this playgoeind AS LONG AS you don't block neighbors entrances nor the street. Preferably it's better to walk if you live close by. It has a small playground, picnic tables (covered and uncovered), benches to rest. A nice paved promenade for a stroller or tricycle. It's surrounded by lots of pine trees it's like been in the forest.

A quintessential park nestled in the heart of Newcastle. A paved path goes through the park…read more You'll find tennis courts, volleyball courts, a playground and plenty of space to hang out. At the lake you can sit and enjoy the view, go fishing or even kayaking. Lots of nature to hear and greenery to enjoy. You'll find everyone and anyone here. Enjoying a picnic, walking their dog, leisurely strolling, running and exercising or simply just hanging out. You'll even find firefighters here doing practice work. This park is often the place for many city and community events.

- Not well maintained as Bellevue parks -…read more We checked it out on a Sunday, and I had to use the restroom. The toilet was overflowing and there was no contact information for maintenance anywhere. There were several honey buckets outside, so I guess this happens frequently(?). It was quite packed with a group hosting a private event and the courts were all full. We walked around the park with our toddler, and there were tons of random kinks on the ground. I even found a piece of broken glass that wasn't super far from where my daughter was... The lake was pretty though, and there were people fishing. I think it's less maintained than Bellevue parks...

I love this little park! They have an infant swing and newer play toy. A few benches to sit on and…read moresome tables. Only part I don't like is sometimes so much trash all over the tables and bark! Street parking.

Chelsea Park was my neighborhood park growing up. I've been there probably 100+ times…read more I've played organized and recreational sports there, participated in day camp there, and did about a dozen other things there during my childhood. It's a nice neighborhood park tucked away just off Ambaum and 136th. The park is basically divided into two sections, the playground area which is on top of a little hill and the field, which is down below. The playground area was renovated within the last 10-15 years and has a nice playground and walkway area up above. I don't know if it's due to the location, off Ambaum and 136th/near the (formerly called Seahurst Village Apartments) or what, but I don't see too many kids there playing. The field down below has a small baseball/softball field that is well-kept because it's used for little league baseball/softball and Kennedy Catholics softball team as well. The field isn't by enough for high schoolers (90 ft base paths and 60 ft mound), nor can it accommodate power hitters (due to houses relatively close down the right field line and a moderately short left field. Basically, If you're looking to play baseball you're better off going to Sunset Fields or Moshier Fields - you'll have more real estate there. The open field/grassy area is though good for pickup games of football, soccer, ultimate frisbee, etc. as well as catch and just general running. Often, at night - just before sunset ("after work") you may often find members of Burien's Hispanic community playing recreational soccer there - so if you're someone who had the itch to play, and doesn't play organized soccer or can't find people to play with, then it may be worth dropping by one night to see if people are playing. All-in-all, Chelsea Park is a fairly nice neighborhood park in the Burien-area that provides a variety of different opportunities for playtime and/or rec-athletics

Beautiful playground but it is EXTREMELY busy especially on nice days. The past few times I've gone…read moreit seems like there's somehow more adults than children in the playground area. It's too crowded for my liking especially when parking seems impossible- either no parking stalls or the stalls are too tight. Since my kid loves the playground I will only plan to come on weekdays or when it is not overly crowded.

Really nice playground in the park. Was there on a Tuesday from 5-6pm and it was pretty lively. The…read morepark had a few different play structures accommodating the little ones to bigger kids. The park was clean and safe, people seemed friendly. Pretty diverse demographic. Spoke to a parent from the area who grew up in the neighborhood and he really likes the park. Also mentioned that Bellevue is a very good community for families.

Lovely park with water views and access. The train…read moreplayground is a bit outdated compared to other Bellevue parks but my young kiddos don't mind since it has swings. Lots of parking, walking trails and wide paths perfect for biking, jogging and strolling. Always be mindful of what you leave in your car as it can be hard to see the cars from the beach.

A beautiful day for a hike and then ending up at this peaceful beach park on the lake. A great way…read moreto jump start Spring!

Nice green space where u can walk or run around with little ones. Very clean and quiet. No bathroomsread more

I'm pretty sure I lived in my current neighborhood for at least a year before discovering this…read moresmall park in my 'hood. It's connected east of Dearborn Elementary school, in a particularly lush area of Beacon Hill. If you go through the park and continue south past the school, it connects you to the Chief Sealth Biking/Running Trail, which I LOVE to run on. When running with my canine steed, I let her run around and play fetch in the thick green grass field at the center (can get muddy during rainy weather) before hitting the Trail. If you're lucky, you'll find other dog owners there as well with the same idea. There's an odd cement "stage" complete with stairs close to the kids' playground. I don't know what it's really used for, but if I was little again, I would probably round up my old Heart cover band from when I was 8 years old and put on a good show ;) Amenities include (2) tennis courts, a cement/gravel walking trail that may be an 1/8 (?) of a mile 'round, playground with swingset, and two picnic tables. When school is in session, it can be hard to schedule around recess time but the evenings are usually lovely. On Spring weekends, you can find teeny-tiny kids playing soccer there (!!!). Soooo cute. I kinda wish they had restrooms here too; although I sometimes run a bit faster when I get to the homestretch of Dearborn Park, which is probably good for me haha Check out the walking trails in the woods around the park/school too. If it's not too overgrown, you can close your eyes and pretend that you have landed in some peninsulan forest on the coast.

I loved that park so much!!!!!!!!!!! It had a lot of stuff to do!!!! I loved the…read moreplayground!!!!!!!!!!!

Overall a really nice, big park with many elements. They have a large dog park, big fields (turf…read moreand grass), and various buildings and areas for events. Only complaints are that more bathrooms would be appreciated, the dog park could use updated ground cover as a lot of it is pretty much just dirt that gets muddy when it's wet, and (as with most parks) it could use a bit more parking.

I dont like posting these reviews, but we didn't have a good experience while spending time in this…read morewading pool. Parking was no problem on a week day even when it isn't that big. Wading pool is just a few steps infront the Community Center. There was plenty of kids. I guess they were still on summer camp :) Some of the bigger ones were doing kind of a picnic on tables. I found this great! There is also a small picnic shelter for parties when available. In other CCs you can grab a chair if they are available or a person would just guide you about the procedure. Here, a lady would almost yell in a very rude way to ask for it. I answered her how would I know about a different process from where I come from or even whom to ask for it. She then told me it was her I should have asked for a chair. For a chair to sit!! Fortunately, we brought everything we needed and proceed to enjoy the wading pool for some minutes. We shared our toys and stuff just like at other pools because they are all kids :) Police cars were driving around.

Van Asselt Playground is located on Beacon Hill. It is an active park with amenities in easy…read morewalking distance. Named after Henry Van Asselt who arrived from Holland in 1851. He was a pioneer, excellent marksman and cabinet maker. The first school in King County was the Van Asselt School in 1862. Came here for the first time, the grounds are super nice and amazingly clean. I felt that it was a great "homey" environment for kids and a great place to spend the day. I like the park because it's great for all ages. The playground area for kids is covered in beautiful synthetic grass that is safe to play on, soft to fall on, which I love because it's not messy like wood chips or sand. They have slides, swings, and a seesaw. During the summer, you can play in the wading pool. There's a basketball court nearby, BBQ Grills, and also a shelter with picnic tables. There's a large grass area too for anyone wanting to picnic on a blanket. The bathroom is very close by attached to the back of the Van Asselt Community Center. Not everyone in Seattle has the same access to recreational opportunities. Some can afford gym memberships, fitness classes, and personal trainers, but most cannot. That is why Seattle Parks Foundation is partnering with the Trust for Public Land, MOMentum, Leschi Community Council, and Seattle Parks and Recreation to install free outdoor gyms, called Fitness Zones Areas, in public parks around the city. Each Fitness Zone Area includes 8 to 12 pieces of durable, easy-to-use, vandal-resistant equipment that can be used by everyone from teenagers to seniors to tone their arms and legs and get their heart pumping. Great Park. One of the best actually.