The stretch of parks in this area seem to receive almost no regular watering or maintenance…read more Greg Davis Park is an extremely small park that doesn't seem well designed or particularly useful. A few of the paths are washed out and there seem to be little if no amenities. While Cottage Grove park across the street is also dried up and poorly maintained, it at least boasts a children's area and a community garden, whereas this side of the street is mostly brambles, rocks, and dying grass. We were surprised after finding so many enjoyable parks in Seattle that this little southwest stretch seems to get very little water or love. We originally intended to loop back to visit Puget Park, but the walk over from the Dragonfly was so sketchy that we ended up just deciding to head to Seward Park via Uber. Overall, this area just seems to lack funding and it's definitely not worth a special trip over to visit.

This park is about a block wide and long and is an open space that's good for a pause in a walk or…read morea small neighborhood event. It's got a few trees that are on the Trees for Seattle walking list so if you want to see a really old pear tree - here's your chance! This isn't necessarily a destination party but it's still cool to have green space in the middle of a neighborhood.

One of the smallest neighborhood parks I've been to, and usually also vacant…read more I normally like to come here for picnics since the park has tables and spacious grassy areas and is rarely occupied by the public. There's also a grill for public use and a shaded area as well! This would be a great place to bring your kids or dogs if you want to stay locally within White Center and want some peace and quiet. Keep in mind there are no playgrounds or jungle gyms for the kids, just open space for running and playing ball.

White Center Heights Park is one of my favorite hidden Seattle public parks. It was originally…read morefunded by our hometown famed company, Starbucks. It encompasses the diversity of the Pacific Northwest with educational signs in English, Spanish and Thai. A lot of planning and thought went in to this park. There is a central amphitheater plaza (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/white-center-heights-park-seattle?select=oo7byolrYWIY5exIUKb0HQ#vJaQ2E6FWGJAdcW5RLxpKw), public p-patch gardens with a rainwater cistern (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/white-center-heights-park-seattle?select=oo7byolrYWIY5exIUKb0HQ#N6Nc6zfVLMGRrsRs3oPEZA), a BBQ, and even a firepit for roasting a pig a la Pacific Islander! I personally love the wetlands section featuring an arched bridge floating on top of a lillypond (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/white-center-heights-park-seattle?select=oo7byolrYWIY5exIUKb0HQ#HTlw-RJdAeAHJqrQRgh8Gw). There is a wood-chip trail that begins at the bridge and leads around the pond but ends at 8th Ave SW instead of continuing on further as I had hoped. The other downfall is the lack of playground equipment for children. There is, however, plenty of open space for kids to run around and play frisbee or bat. The neat benches made of logs supported on each end by a split boulder and the many lively birdhouses make up for it (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/white-center-heights-park-seattle?select=oo7byolrYWIY5exIUKb0HQ#PEFic9jYcfB9uFrrx5Y-3w).

I just discovered this park recently and it's pretty great. Really all it is is a couple of big…read morefields and a playground but I always have a good time here. My husband and I first wandered down here because we wanted to play bocce ball and throw the frisbee around; these are hard things to do when you have a very small yard on a hill. There was ample room for both of these activities. We went on a Saturday afternoon and saw no one else the whole time we were here. For being a couple blocks off Delridge it's a pretty quiet spot. In the middle of our bocce game I decided to try out the playground equipment. I wish I had a playground like this as a kid, no sharp edges on anything and no wood! Everything was plastic or metal and had a cool design. Of course I kept thinking 'if I was 3 feet tall this would be really awesome' but I still had fun. Try out the cool little rock climbing wall. If you're looking for a chill spot to hang out with your kids or friends I would definitely recommend Cottage Grove!

I like this park because it has many elements. There is the playground that is somewhat newly…read moreoutfitted with lower AND higher level equipment for a mix of younger age groups. It has the playground is well defined, so the kids don't run around everywhere. It has a short side walk that you can take strollers on. It has a few grassy fields and it has a lil woodsy trail with a creek across the street. It has a Porto potty and two picnic tables, perfect for nannies and families. It's draw back is that it has garbage and animal feces every now and again, but what park doesn't?

It's not Yosemite haha and not a fair comparison to the big Lincoln Park down the street but, it is…read morea nice quiet place to relax and sip a coffee or be the neighborhood yard for your dog. Usually very clean with a half dozen park benches. friendly ppl shops and bus stops near by.

This very quaint mini park located in central Seattle, along the shores of Lake Washington, is a…read morenice, neighborhood spot. When I visited, there were kids playing and dogs being walked. I went and sat on one of the benches and admired the lovely view and peacefulness of the place. As Seattle is a city of great parks, even a little one like the Roanoke Street Mini Park is a beauty. Residents here are lucky that they have such good access to open spaces and parkland like this along their waterfront. 4 YELP STARS for this cute, little neighborhood place.

There is plenty of free street parking for cars (the associated paved lot here is pay-by-phone, but…read moreI think it's reserved for people who are actively using the boat ramp/on the water as this is one of the most popular saltwater boat ramps due to proximity to salmon fishing spots). Launch permits are required here. There's a public restroom here as well which was pretty clean when I visited. The view of Seattle's skyline across Elliott Bay is very pretty here. When I visited there were a bunch of photographers and people walking around enjoying the day. There were also a lot of car lovers parked here posing with their cars and hanging out. Interesting spot to choose to gather, but really adds to the atmosphere! They weren't bothering anyone and the park wasn't particularly busy. I'm sure they would let you take photos of their cars too if you wanted.

I recently found this park and I'm really in awe of what a wonderful view of the Seattle skyline…read morethere is. It's one of my newly found favorite parks. There was plenty of parking when I went, which I was kind of shocked about because I thought it would be more popular because if you take a look at the pictures, it's just so awesome. It has a small walking pathway and benches along the way if you want to stop and just gaze. It's almost too hard to take it all in since it's so quiet and serene. There are more grassy areas nearby as well if you want to lay out a blanket or a yoga mat or have a picnic. I was going to say there isn't a playground or anything for kids, but who needs a playground when there is just so much to see naturally. The water is actually super clear as well. Watch the boats go by or people watch or you may or may not see some special wildlife pop up. It's really a great place to relax. They do have restroom facilities on site just in case.

This is an open field located next to Bellevue Library in Downtown Bellevue. It is really just an…read moreopen space to walk around. There are some tables to have a picnic here and there is plenty of parking available given its location next to the library. According to the City of Bellevue website, there are plans to develop the site into a real park so you can expect some development in the near future here.

This playfield is right next to the Bellevue library. It's nice enough, a wide open grassy field…read morewith walking paths around it. However, I think there are a lot of dog owners who live nearby that don't pick up after their dogs. I came to play soccer with my boys, and both of them left with dog poo in their cleats. Absolutely nasty. Cmon people...

Nantes Park is a great little sitting park I often take a break at when heading to Alki Beach.... I…read moremean there is not much of a park there but a bench and some grass but when my piggies ( DA FEET ) are killing me I will stop there for a break and watch the cars zoom by....