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The Waterfront here is Beautiful   If there's a Beach I'll check it out I'll definitely revisit.
Kara J.

We Enjoyed A Great Mothers Day here What a Beautiful Spot to Enjoy the Waterfront ...Walk and Picnic.

View of Seattle from the park.
Arthur K.

The Port of Seattle has a lot of parks on the waterway that very few people know about. Jack Block Park is probably the best of these parks. It has an amazing view of downtown at a different angle than Alki. It's a bit tricky to find the entrance and then you have to wind through by the train tracks but once you finally get to the end, this quiet park is worth it.

Seattle port has a few park that are hard to spot, not many people knows about them. I come a lot to alky beach and it took me around 5 years to Discovered this park,I don't know how many time I drove by .

LOOK AT THIS TERRIBLE VIEW
Marika M.

At first, I gave this a one-star review to keep everyone away. I added a star for Best View of Seattle, and then another for Hidden Park Hipsters Would Love, all the way down to the fake-out entrance -- it's like Mother Nature's Speakeasy (so grab your flask and twirl that mustache, fellas). A fourth star was added because it was empty, and I could imagine being a crusty old billionaire megalomaniac who bought and built the park just for me and my third trophy wife who's name I can't remember. The last time I was there, an exercise boot camp was training by the water. The fifth star came from the relief I felt from not having to participate. If Tom Hardy proposed to me, I'd want it to be here.

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Hanafi L.

This is one cool park. Designated as Public Shoreline Access and maintained by the Port of Seattle, it doesn't seem to appear on any Seattle Department of Parks & Recreation lists. I like "industrial' views along with my water & mountains, and Jack Block Park is a great place to mix it up. Its a little difficult to find. I've seen it listed with 2 different addresses, which doesn't help either. Along with Harbor Ave. SW, its also described as being at 3443 W. Marginal Way S.W. You can find it by driving up Harbor Ave., not too far West from Luna Park. There's a gateway leading into a parking lot and 15 acres of piers, playgrounds and viewing platform. I really like this place at night too. (It closes at 9 and I have raced back to my car, thinking they might lock the gates on me.) The adjacent port parking lot is strangely lit with amber lights, the high cranes on the Duwamish are to the South East, the City is spread out in front of you and there's a straight shot up Eliot Bay. This place is photo-op central. I've watched Blue Herons hanging out on the piers, and all sorts of strange craft loading and unloading nearby. In the daytime, there are things for kids to climb on, the terrific viewing platform and a few tables for picnickers. Here's a link to a virtual tour that gives you a great idea of what to expect. http://www.vrseattle.com/pages/browse.php?cat_id=267 This is also a fabulous spot to bring visiting guests for a view of Seattle they probably won't get anywhere else.

Me H.

One more park and than I was going to be done with parks and viewpoints with ma and pa. I'd drive by Jack Block Park hundreds of times. I've always wanted to stop but it just looked to 'scary' for me to go by myself so I figured bring my elderly parents to protect me! I found out that Jack Block Park is a Port of Seattle Park, which by the way there are 19 of. http://www.portseattle.org/downloads/community/shoreline.pdf Jack Block Park provided yet another view of Seattle and let you get up close and personal with the port with it's location at terminal 5 on Harbor Ave SW. They have picnic tables, restrooms, plenty of parking and an area for the kids to play. The coolest thing for me were the big balls they fascinated me for some reason apparently I like really big stripped balls. The second coolest thing was all the blackberry bushes. I saw some, decided to brave it and tried one and they were delicious. I picked a few more and let my mom and dad try them and suddenly my father is climbing in the bushes picking all the ripe blackberries he could find. It was fun and tasty to boot and not something my parents would have ever experienced if I hadn't decided to stop in here. Besides the big balls and fresh blackberries there's also a 45 foot high Observation Tower that I didn't visit but next time I'm totally going to find the Observation Tower and see what kind of view I can get from there.

Gina P.

Cool find right before alki with an amazing view of the Seattle waterfront. I've lived in Seattle area all my life and I wish I'd known about this before now! Oh well, there are many more trips to come in the future. Great place to bring out of town tourists for shots of Seattle without much competition for the space. Props for having pretty decent restrooms for a public park too.

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Great view but parking is confusing. There r deep holes in rocky gravel which r scary for tire pops

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One of the hidden gems of the city. An epic view,peaceful & tranquil. Top tier kissing location

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The views of industry around Harbor Island are awesome and it's tough to beat the view of the downtown skyline from this location.

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Free activity in Seattle, Washington…read more.. When I was at the Post Office, mailing some postcards, the friendly clerk suggested that I go to Kerry Park to view in person, the city skyline as depicted in these postcards... OK! My niece was surprised at the size of "the park". It seems to be more like a strip of lawn instead of a park. Well... we were there for the beautiful view of Seattle and were happy to get a free parking space on the street! There also was an interesting steel sculpture called: Changing Form. It's 15 feet tall and can be used as a nice frame to photograph the Space Needle and its surroundings!

On clear days you can get an amazing view of Elliott Bay and the Central City (with the Space…read moreNeedle of course!), with a backdrop of Mount Rainier. The viewpoint is thoughtfully designed so many people can line up against the railings without too much trouble instead of photographers trying to jockey for space. If you didn't bring binoculars, there's a few coin operated telescopes to help you look at things in the distance. There's also a cool statue here if you're interested, and if you go down the steps there's a small playground. I'm not sure if I've ever seen anyone use the playground though, since there are no bathrooms associated with the park and small kids can have bathroom emergencies. There are businesses nearby where I guess you could technically ask to use the washrooms, but it's just another hassle. Note: street parking only.

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A Seattle Gem with Breathtaking Views!…read more Discovery Park is hands down one of the most beautiful spots in Seattle. My husband grew up in Magnolia, so he took me here for a hike last weekend, and I was completely blown away. ​We explored the south side and walked the Loop Trail. The path is well-maintained and offers stunning panoramic views of the Puget Sound and the Olympic Mountains. It's hard to believe you're still within the city limits! It's the largest park in the city, so there is plenty of space to enjoy nature. Whether you want a serious hike or just a peaceful stroll to see the water, this is the place to go. Don't forget your camera--the scenery is post-card perfect!

Seattle's Discovery Park is the bee's knees! I was completely blown away by this picturesque public…read morespace. From an urban park perspective, the only other experience that comes close for me is when I moved to the Old Town Manchester neighborhood in Richmond, Virginia, and had Belle Isle in my backyard, which offers access to hiking, large flat rocks for sunbathing, and whitewater rafting on Class II, III, and IV rapids on the James River right in the middle of downtown. Okay, back to Discovery Park. I spent an entire day exploring the park. I started by ordering a carryout lunch at Damoori Kitchen, which is now closed according to Yelp. I then walked to Discovery Park and hiked the 4.4-mile Discovery Park and Lighthouse Loop. A map for that trail can be accessed using a trail app. The loop trail took me through several ecosystems such as coastal meadows, tidal beaches, forest groves, sand dunes, and vast stretches of thickets with wild berries. Once I finished hiking the loop, I walked back to Damoori Kitchen and caught a rideshare back to downtown Seattle. Highlights from my Discovery Park adventure included eating lunch at the tidal beach, exploring sea cliffs, seeing jaw-dropping views of Mount Rainier, hiking past the West Point Lighthouse, and experiencing the sights, sounds, flora, and fauna of the park's majestic landscape.

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Smackdab right in the middle of Seattle, this park is a treasure! In addition to the wide open…read morespaces, trees, and fountains, the Volunteer Park Conservatory and the Seattle Asian Art Museum are also located here. If you want to see a good view of Seattle, check out the Volunteer Park Water Tower's observation deck in the southeast corner of Volunteer Park right on top of Capitol Hill. There's no elevator so be prepared to climb the 107 stairs to the top and be rewarded with 360-degree view of Seattle! There are bars and fencing at the windows though, which does detract a little from the experience. Between the windows are informational signs about Seattle's history. I'll be back to check out the art museum and the conservatory in the future!

Definitely worth a visit. Volunteer Park is a beautiful historic park located in the heart of…read moreSeattle, designed by the Olmsted Brothers and a it's a must see as one of Seattle's well known landmarks. We skipped the inside of conservatory and Asian Art Museum but enjoyed strolling the grounds and admiring the views and taking in the fresh are. The sculpture, Black Sun by Isamu Noguchi, is here too and perfectly frames the Space Needle when you look through it. The highlight was climbing the water tower. The hike up was tiring, we were so out of breath and had to take some breaks, but the views were stunning. Definitely worth it and the walk down was so much easier! The park is peaceful and well-maintained, with plenty of spots to relax. Parking is free but fills up fast. A must-visit for locals and tourists alike! Check out the website for more info at https://www.seattle.gov/parks/allparks/volunteer-park

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