Since we were in the area we stopped by this park. Only a few people when we arrived and they left…read moreso it was just a peaceful park. We walked around a bit taking in the fresh air and scenery. They have some structures and plants to see. It's a park so it's what you make of it. We just wanted to come by and walk around a bit and it fit the bill.

This park is a hidden gem. I was looking for a park that had mountain views and this spot…read moredefinitely delivers. There is a parking lot, bathrooms, and plenty of nature. I wish there were longer walking paths but it is situated near other trails.

Picked this hike from the Washington Trails book, about 9.5 miles roundtrip with a 2700 elevation…read moregain. This was a tough hike, even though I chose it since the book said "moderate" and even looking up some reviews people had said the hike as relatively simple to enjoy a fantastic lake view. We were both pretty dead at the end due to the length and steep inclines. Knees were pretty banged up because of all the rocks. The trail in the beginning wasn't so bad, definitely got my heart pumping because of the elevation, but as you go higher up there were a lot of switchbacks and seemingly no end in sight. We hustled up the mountain pretty quickly though, which was why we were so tired at the end. The view is definitely worth it in the end; recommend bringing a hammock! There's also plenty of sitting area through slabs of rocks. Coming down we encountered: 1) a girl who was crying we believe because of the toughness of the trail, 2) a couple who stopped us to ask how much longer it was to the top (they unfortunately weren't even halfway) which signifies how tough this hike was. Definitely recommend bringing more than enough water or you will definitely be dehydrated (like we were). Otherwise glad we did this and would recommend (you won't regret it but your body will hate you haha).

Pretty but tough, Melakwa Lake gets you with its length and steady elevation gain. The trailhead…read moreis located in Snoqualmie and is part of the Alpine Lakes Wilderness area. Be sure to pick up a Northwest Forest Pass before you head over as the closest visitor center is about a 15 min drive away at Exit 52. If you've scoped out the WTA site already, it'll say that the trailhead has a parking lot for approximately 30ish cars with additional room to park along the side of the road. As the trailhead is shared with the very popular Denny Creek, I'd recommend you head early to snag a spot and to carpool - my friends and I arrived around 9AM and the lot was completely packed. There appears to be two parts to this hike - the family-friendly portion to Denny Creek and then the rocky and long jaunt up to Melakwa Lake. We saw a lot of families on the trail headed to the creek, which makes the perfect picnic spot during low water. If you want to continue on toward Melakwa Lake, head straight over to the other side of the creek where you'll find a tiny sign labeled "Main Trail" posted on a tree. The crowd thinned out after Denny Creek/the water slide (as referred to on WTA) as the hike got a bit tougher and rockier. If you have hiking boots, wear them, as you'll encounter two, long stretches of rocky terrain. The 2,000 ft elevation gain is gradual, but definitely noticeably on the last leg. You'll head up for what feels like forever before the trail starts to dip down again, taking you to the edge of the lake. This hike feels long, so be sure to bring an ample amount of water and snacks to help power on to the end! Once you're at the lake, there's room for you to sit out on the rocks before your journey back down. We even saw a few people swimming in the water - must've been so cold! XD My friends weren't the biggest fans of this hike, mainly because of the length, but I still think it's worth a visit with the right prep. Also, don't forget to bring bug spray! Apparently Melakwa is Chinook for mosquito, haha. :)

Such a fun place to do laps on small trails. Work up speed into the jumps. The kids can do laps…read moreon Boot Camp and build confidence. Amazing trail building into the natural ravines.

First time mountain biker. Super clean. Everyone friendly. Mix of beginners, 1 yr olds strapped…read moresafely to moms and dads, and experts (at least to my beginner eye.) Had an absolute blast on greens and blues (similar system to skiing) and was a great mix of downhills, cross country, and some light climbing. The lot was quite busy but it looked like the turnover was also frequent.

This is a nice park in North Bend, with just about everything for the community. The best part of…read morethe Si View Park is the view of Mount Si. You can't beat that. But there seems to be a lot going for it for those living in the area or visiting. There's a community center with a pool, restrooms, water fountain, a trail where you can walk and ride your bike around, a playground, covered picnic areas, accessible parking and a large open space in the center for just about whatever your heart desires. Located in downtown North Bend, it's easily walkable from the businesses and many residential areas around. Nice to know that the city of North Bend has a great community space to go to. I came here to enjoy my takeout and take a break from hiking, and and was happy to have such a large open space to myself. Well, it felt like I had the park to myself even though there were others around. Now I know where to go in North Bend for when I want to relax outside.

This is a little bit of everything: Community Center, Pool, Park, Playground, and much, much more…read more The building is the jewel of the Snoqualmie Valley. Built in the 1930's, it is a former WPA project. Until the early 2000's, it was part of the King County Parks system when it unceremoniously closed in order to save money. Fortunately, local community members banded together and formed King County Metro Parks. Visions were shared, plans were made, Public Bonds were proposed and passed. In the past several years we have seen the property and building transformed. It supports and/or hosts many classes and local events, including Family entertainment (Family Night), a variety of seasonal craft shows, Haunted House, Festival at Mt Si, North Bend Farmer's Market and much, much more. There's a local pool which offers classes, inexpensive swim sessions and rental for parties and events. The Community itself is also available for events. But if you really want to experience it for yourself, come out for the Farmers Market and free concert (featuring local bands and musicians) every Thursday afternoon throughout the summer, OR come to the Festival at Mt Si over the second weekend of August. Disclaimer: I'm not an employee or otherwise affiliated with this in anyway. I'm just an enthusiastic local resident who is thrilled by the transformation and enjoys the tremendous benefits this place provides.

Ok, this may not be the Central Park of NYC, but it's a lovely park and worth checking out! Amazing…read moremountain views all around, and it even has a mini hiking loop (probably just over a mile long) that takes you into the forest and leads you out to a nice neighborhood to complete the loop. I didn't even check out the other half of the park this time since I was so occupied with this loop (which I'm obsessed with by the way haha), but it looked like there were children's playgrounds, soccer fields, and more. This park was way larger than expected and it looks like I'll be a frequent visitor now, so I'm sure I'll check out the other half of the park very soon.

Great place to hang out, walk, and play sports on the beautiful well kept turf fields that houses…read moremultiple soccer goals and a corner for baseball. Been going for about a year now and have had no problems. Have noticed they only turn the lights on for reserved sports and you will be kindly asked to leave the field for reserved practices and games.

This little park off of Issaquah-Hobart road is great! Has a lot of grass for your kids to run…read morearound on. Also a small playground area, mostly for kids age 10 and under. There's a lacrosse field and soccer field here. Restrooms are like the ones you'll see at any park in WA. This is a good place to watch the paragliders who take off across the street, too. I saw there are nearby trails but haven't ventured out there. Located in a quiet area, I've passed here dozens of times but this was the first time I've stopped. No one else was here. Good place to stop to park and take a walk as well. Saw the hours online are dawn to dusk.

Darling little park.... parking is good. Great spot not used often utilized... open areas... clean…read more Safe... only thing I dislike is how busy Hobart road is ... noisy at times.

There are 2 parks, this is the lodge side which has a covered lodge and a picnic shelter. It's near…read morethe water with walkable trails leading to the sports area. There is a dog leash area. Parking is good for usual days but if there is any event, you may end up parking on the street.

Woo park! I like to…read morewander around and breathe in the smells of lake 'n trees. My father likes to go fishing. Sometimes on land, sometimes in a little inflatable boat. This is a pretty neat spot for all these things! Amusing thing? There was one other foursquare user checked in at the same time as me!

My daughter was a part of Eastside FC for 5+ yrs continuously and this year she did not make the…read moreteam. We have had conferences with the coaches and have been very active during our kiddos practices and games. We never complained or raised a red flag and worked with the team and the administration - for instance last year when my daughters team did not have a dedicated coach for all of the year- we all just took it in the stride and worked with the coaches appointed- even though the girls have to adjust and learn the style of multiple coaches in one year. We were never ever told that our daughter was not doing well or would not make the team. Infact, we were always told our daughter is doing great. It came as a big surprise to us when she tried out for this year and did not make it. We were so confident that she would make it, that we did not even sign her up for try outs with any other team. Once we came to know she did not make it at East side, we scrambled and tried her for another team- so glad she made it cause she loves to play and this is the only form of exercise she gets. We are really disappointed that she did not make the team. Over the 5 years she had grown with the coach and the team. Her not making it is a bigger reflection on the coaches, the team and the East Side administration. It is a shame that East side, after 5 continuous years with them cannot create a player who can get selected in their own team selections. We are even more disappointed that we were never made aware that our child was not doing well even though we are such active parents- right there in the field for all the practices and the game. We could have ensured she got all the additional support she needed to do better- if she was not doing well. The icing on all of this is that we did not even get a mail explaining anything when we sent a mail expressing our disappointment to the administration. So much for sportsmanship and team spirit and enjoy and grow with the team etc etc!!!