This port and the city are totally dedicated to the Norway history that started here…read more From boat building to logging camps. And this started as a village to a town that was a headquarters for orphans. Parents that gave them up because of early deaths at sea , or farm accidents. On to the next harbor now

Clean showers, friendly staff and easy marina to skiff in to. Love this adorable town and…read moreeverything is an easy walk.

I visited Pfingst Animal Acres Park for the first time yesterday evening…read more The Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council was hosting a Concert at this park featuring Portage Bay Big Band. This park is so pretty, with many tall trees and a rushing stream that apparently is sometimes home to salmon. There is a very short walking trail at this park. My new friend Heather J and I walked along the short trail and up to the pretty stream before the concert started. Heather J is great! I am very glad that we have become friends. I previously lived in Lake Forest Park for 4 years, and I had no idea that this park was here for that entire time! The hosts of this event were very gracious and so sweet and welcoming. Parking here was fairly plentiful, although I took an uber to this particular event. The event was well-attended though, despite the intermittent sprinklings of rain yesterday evening, so both parking areas ended up mostly full by the time that the event was underway. Quite a few people arrived late to this event, so I think if you arrive early like I did to an event here that you would have a good chance of finding parking right in front of this park. I brought a couple of outdoor cushions with me, and Heather J and I sat at one of the 4 (?) picnic tables there. However, many of the attendees to the event brought outdoor chairs, and I feel like this might be the way to go if I attend another event here, since getting a picnic table to sit at is definitely not guaranteed. This was a free event, but donations were requested. I did put a small amount of cash into the donation box. There were no food trucks or any other food for sale at this event. I brought 2 Bobo's Oat Bars from home, one for me and one for Heather J. The Oat Bars are gluten-free for me and vegan for her. If you are considering attending one of the events here, you may want to consider bringing a small snack or two. The garbage cans for trash (from snack wrappers, or from anything else) are located between the park area and the street. My uber driver on the way home was super friendly, and he was so interested in maybe taking his nephews to one of the events at this park that I shared the event flyer with him and he took a photo of it on his phone. So, I made sure to take a photo of the event flyer to post here, too, just in case anyone else is interested. I am also posting a photo of Heather J and I that she took on her phone and kindly shared with me, with the band stage and a small section of this park in the background. Such a nice park. It's fun to explore previously undiscovered outdoor spaces in my local area.

I visited this park with my daughter after she told me about the huge Rhododendrons growing there…read more She was right! The Rhodes are Ginormous! If you are looking for a hike, it's not here, but a beautiful and interesting walk, this is a great place. The far side of the creek ignited our curiosity with its stone built ruins, beautiful trees and the aforementioned Rhododendrons. I wish that I'd brought my camera! Sorry!

We love parks!!! children and adults must spend some time outdoors everyday, right?…read more This little gem is located in a quiet neighborhood close to Lake Hills Library. It only has a few parking spots, but parking in the street is another choice (just remember don't leave valuables to the sight) This park is great for toddlers, it has a beautiful playground, a whole sand area to play with two manual excavators . It's a good idea to bring a basketball to play in a nice court. Oh! And if your little one needs to run to the restroom, here's one open to the public. This place is nice in the summer, beautiful colors in the fall. Looking for a fall photoshoot background? This is your place!!!

Evergreen Park is a small neighborhood park located in Lake Hills. The park has a basketball court…read moreand a kids playground that is frequented by residents in the neighborhood. The park is covered by large trees so it is a decent place to get outside but stay in the shade. It is an okay alternative to the larger parks in the area like Crossroads Park, Lake HIlls Community Park and Lake Hills Greenbelt which have more amenities.

A great walking trail to soak in some Seattle vibes. Pretty flat and not too long so it's…read moreaccessible whether you're a seasoned hiker or not. Strips of lane connected by small bridges which is cool. If the 520/Montlake construction has active closers you will need to enter from the UW side. There's ample parking near the trailhead in then neighborhood.

Short scenic walk in the middle of the city! Nice place to spend a few hours or sit at one of the…read morebenches. Was working in the city and had a few hours to take a break. Decided to do a quick walk in this park and enjoy the scenery. The park was super quiet and green. Lots of parking on a weekday. The grass was well maintained. The walking path was clean and also well maintained. The park is on a sort of peninsula surrounded by water. Beautiful views. Definitely recommend.

I was in the area and wanted to explore a little so I walked over to Beer Sheva Park. The southern…read morepart with the barbecue area and view of the water was a little messy. There were multiple groups of people playing loud music, and some others not looking ok. However, the bathroom was kept clean and I commend the maintenance team for that. If you keep going north, the more grassy, wider area of the park shows up. That part is maintained a little better than the other side. Overall, this is a park that gets the job done.

One of the many parks that give you access to Lake Washington. This is on the smaller side, but…read moreit's still a great place to spend some time! They're doing a lot of renovations currently so it's a little messy, but it'll be worth it in the long run. Due to the project a lot of things are closed, but there's still water access, playground, and picnic areas open.

This is a thin stretch of land that has been terraced into a small hidden park, which provides a…read morelayered view that includes Magnolia in the foreground, crowned by the Olympic peaks in the distance. If in the area, perhaps with children who would enjoy the creatively constructed playground or with a picnic style lunch, this is certainly a quiet sliver of green.

Sweet little park on the west side of Queen Anne, a lovely place for kids to climb around or play…read morehide and seek. Fun play structure, just a few blocks to Macrina for a nice outing.

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.

This is a great little spot to meet up with friends to begin a bike ride. It's conveniently…read morelocated right off I-90 and not often very busy. Small grassy area, play area for kids, basketball courts nearby. I often see men playing soccer in the grass. It's also pretty private so maybe a good spot for a romantic picnic as well.

This park is great due to its location since it is convenient if you want a meeting place for…read moreeveryone to get together at to bike across I-90, easy to get to since the exit is actually right next to the park (if you are heading East, heading West it's about half a mile) and it's never really crowded. There are basketball courts right across from it, a playground, LOTS of shady areas to take a nap at (I wouldn't suggest doing any "questionable" stuff here since cops drive by often and it is surrounded by a neighborhood with houses having a PERFECT view of the park) and best of all, in the summer they have these volley ball tournaments or whatever. It's like all the super cute or good looking people nominated this place to play volley ball so not only do you get to watch a good game but pretty people in very little clothing as well! Not that I am trying to objectify people but c'mon, you know you wanna look too lol.