This park is a local favorite. There is plenty neighborhood parking and a parking lot available. We…read morelike to attend their dog events hosted by many dog FB groups. They also have many events fun for the family to enjoy in the warm seasons. There is a designated basketball area, play structures, bathroom, covered patio and paved paths. There is not covered picnic seating. That would give the park more perks.

Street parking for Cromwell Park is available on Corliss Avenue North. The abutting King County…read moreDistrict Court (Shoreline location) has its parking lot restricted from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday thru Friday, so when I arrived a little after 8:30 a.m. today, Thursday 20 April 2023, I decided to go with the street parking. There were a few people at the park and a variety of birds were singing. I spotted a bunny rabbit, Rufous-sided towhee, and robin while walking around. A paved path around the park helped alleviate any fears I had of tripping. The grass, playground, and gazebo were well maintained and cleanly. A small bridge connecting the playground area to the gazebo area went over a waterway. Fun place to go on a quiet day like today and do some wildlife watching.

Super quite spot even when lots of kids visit it. Everyone was on their business. Water is clean,…read morebut there are a lot of pine needles :( because there's a lot of trees around which create lovely shade and a beautiful view. I think it could get a bit cold at times. We parked by the street because it was busy! We also had lunch by the picnic tables and played in the playground. It was very attractive for kids all ages. There were also a couple of summer camp groups.

One of the best parks/playgrounds we have been to in Seattle! It truly has everything and space for…read moreeveryone! A huge field upon which you can play soccer/futbol, throw a frisbee, practice your t-ball skills and simply run around! A playground with expansive play structure (in wood and plastic) for older and/or more adventurous kiddos, as well as a smaller one for the smaller ones in your party. The park also offers a small sandpit under the cover of a shelter. All of this AND a wading pool (open Sunday's and Monday's from noon until 7:00 thought the summer 2019)! It's truly a little known gem of a park and one we will be sure to return to!

What a beautiful and hidden gem the neighborhood has to offer with this free rose garden. The…read morelandscaping and care, attention to detail and beauty are second to none. We enjoyed a nice wander throughout, literally stopping to smell the roses on our journey. We enjoyed a paused moment of silence and meditation at the lotus pond. We made our way through the sensory garden and enjoyed the mini musical games, turf hill and cool breezes through the tree-lined trail. It's truly a wonderful spot, and we look forward to returning soon.

I love coming to this garden after visiting the zoo, it's always full of beautiful blooming roses…read morewhen I visit! They have bench's and plenty of grass areas for picnics I did my high school senior photos here as well and they turned out amazing!!

Pros: - Great views of Mount Rainer (on clear days)…read more- Kids will love the playground in the lower park - Pickleball and basketball courts (limited) Cons: - No shade trees for hot days (in upper park) - Not enough picnic tables - Dogs are supposed to be leashed, but locals (and non locals) let their pets roam freely in a corner of the upper park. It's inconvenient if you want to set up volleyball nets or play frisbee. :-(

Maple Leaf Reservoir Park is a neighborhood park in north Seattle. It spans 16 acres and has a…read morevariety of activities like pickleball courts, baseball fields, basketball courts, and a kids playground. There is a huge loop for joggers and strollers and inside the loop is a huge grassy area for picnics and folks with dogs. The two parts of the park are separated by a set of stairs. Near the public restrooms near the playground is Noah's Butterfly Garden which is a cute little section. I've always driven by this park but have never visited until now, and I might have to continue coming back because it's very nice.

I have come to Shoreview Park throughout my life for a variety of active purposes, be it as part of…read moremy soccer team, track and field practice, taking the dog for a walk/run on-leash, getting in running shape, and taking/doing biodiversity plots as part of my Environmental Science class at Shoreline Community College. There are a number of play fields, two set-up for baseball/softball and one we used for soccer games. The grassy unfenced baseball field serves as a good place for running drills and soccer warm-up. Prior to the addition of the playground by the soccer field there used to be a grassy area where we could stretch and do some warm-up exercises. There is a trail/path around the outside of the soccer field that I have paced and is approximately 0.2 miles (without cutting corners) so five laps makes a mile. I find this field to be a perfect place to get back into running shape. It is tucked away from the road, so it does not feel like one is running on display for the roadway. Trails to the North/Northeast take you to Boeing Creek Park, and trails to the East/Northeast take you to the Shoreline Community College Off-Leash Dog Park (also called the Shoreview Off-Leash Dog Park). Trails to the North/Northwest/West of the athletic fields take you past Hidden Lake. I came here recently, this past Saturday the 30th of May 2020, and today, the 1st of June 2020. On Saturday it was raining and I brought the dog, Schatzi the Münsterländer, along with me to walk a little ways on the trails, do some exploring, and run a few laps together. Schazti was soaking wet by the end and when I went to grab a towel from the trunk of the car she was so excited to get someplace dry she jumped right in. I got her to go to the back seat, and had the towels to wipe her down. None of the fields get particularly muddy, so it was mostly plant and grass that stuck to her fur and some dirt that I had to worry about when she got in the car. Today I came to run a few laps on my own and explore the park a little more as it has been a while since I had last done that. I arrived around 9:40 a.m. and left around 10:10 a.m. By the time I was leaving the parking lots were starting to fill up. Busy place on a clear day and a healthy reminder that summer is coming! A fun park with a variety of offerings that change with the seasons so there is always something to do or explore no matter the time of year.

I didn't know about Shoreview until I moved to Shoreline. It's definitely underappreciated, which…read moreis good for me to avoid crowds, etc. There's tennis and pickleball courts, a dog park, athletic fields, trails, and even a (gross) lake nearby. Shoreview is probably the same size as Magnuson, but shadier, so it provides much needed relief on sunnier and/or hotter days. Since it's so big, there's always parking available in multiple places throughout. If you want flat trails, there's those. If you want elevation, there's trails that go up higher, too.

My favorite woods, I grew up next door and my brothers and spent our childhood roaming through…read morethese woods before it was called Boeing Creek Patk, ever changing and upgraded into one of the most accessible and beautiful woodland parks around. A little secret slice of heaven!

This is a beautiful park serene park bang in the middle of the city. A little oasis of sorts! The…read moreonly thing I would improve is better signage. We got lost and went in circles, for a bit on our hike, trying to find our way back. Other than that, I highly recommend it!

This trail highlights one of the things I love about Washington; you can live in an area for years…read moreand then randomly stumble across a little pocket of wilderness randomly on a Sunday drive. This is a great trail for a quick walk. There are sword ferns everywhere, and the trail is clearly marked. We passed quite a few folks on the trail who offered a cheery hello. Every now and again, you'll get a glimpse of the sound and the Olympics rising up above it.

A lovely setting for a neighborhood walk through the forest. Be prepared to share the trail with…read moredogs as many come to walk their pets on this loop trail. Slightly steep inclines which can be slippery when wet, but still doable. Even for kids as you will see smaller ones (maybe 2-ish years) as well as exploring 6-year olds. The space is quiet, calm, reflective and hikers friendly.

They weren't kidding about this place being a pocket park. It's very small and located on a corner…read morein the Pinehurst neighborhood. There's really nothing here at all other than a couple small benches and a grassy area. This place mostly consisted of people who live in the neighborhood walking their dogs or taking a stroll. This is a nice place for peace and quiet if you're in the area.

This park is an absolute gem in the middle of the Pinehurst neighborhood. It is cute and small for…read morea leisurely stroll or an afternoon reading. A small locomotive is perfect for climbing, curious children. There is a small path around the small tree-lined lot as well as a well-maintained circular patio. There isn't much more to it, but the size contributes to its charm. I would love to make my backyard look like this little spot.