First time here, and I know I'll be here many times over…read more There's nothing like being near the water. The view doesn't disappoint. Totally worth the payoff of hiking down (and back up). The trail (non-paved) to the beach is moderately steep. Loose gravel in some points so be careful. It's pretty narrow too. The paved walkway backup is also steep and will get the cardio going. Along the trail are many picnic tables to sit, eat a snack, take some pics, and catch your breath. Only downside is parking is limited. Go early if you can. Overall highly recommend.

Marine View Park is a small but gorgeous park that allows for some brief (although steep!)…read morehiking/walking to the shore which has a small rocky beach. The main trail is very well kept and there are a few side trails as well to make your hike longer if desired. The views along the way are gorgeous! The only thing is that the parking lot is quite limited.

Nice park with shade and pond. Helpful Exercise stations but slide and seesaw broken. Decent…read morebathrooms but no soap.

Fort Dent Park is a sizable area right on the Green River and is a place to stop if you're…read moretraveling along the Green River Trail. The biggest drawing point to this park is the play fields. During sporting seasons this place is downright packed with people, mostly children getting ready to play their games. There is also a pretty sizable playground that's great for the littles!

This was a beautiful place and I'm so glad I found this gem during my vacation here in Seattle. Not…read moreonly is this place free to enter, but it is seriously so magical in here. You can tell that the entire vicinity is well taken care of because the garden is blooming and so beautiful. I came here around 4pm on a Saturday and it wasn't too busy at all. It's a nice stroll that can take you 45-1 hr and you can just feel lost but it is not a big place so it's perfect. It's a little getaway that makes you feel like you are in a different state or place but you're still in Seattle.

My daughter shared this gem with me a few years ago. A truly beautiful botanical garden!! It's…read morelocated adjacent to the SeaTac Community Center. The parking lot is shared. This garden is 2.7miles from the SeaTac airport. A wonderful stop to make prior to your flight, upon arrival or when in the area. Pets are welcome. Free admission. There's pathways throughout the park to enjoy the multitude of pretty flowers, trees and plants. You will be able to see the signage which reflects what's available: -Elda's paradise garden -Seiki Japanese garden -Rose garden -Daylily garden -Fuchia garden -Iris garden -Community garden The Japanese garden is magical. It is clean and very well maintained. There are some benches available to sit, relax and enjoy. There's a mini library next to one of the benches where you can sit within nature to read by yourself or read to your kids. It's beautiful all around. Check it out. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!! =)

Fun little park for kids and or family! We are going to be leaving the area soon, but was always a…read moresafe place to take my daughters.

Overall a pretty nice park with a bunch of space and several places for the kiddies to play. I…read moretypically come here during work breaks to just walk around and get away from things for awhile. Fairly large wooded area with a few little trails. This park is not that great and you shouldn't take the time to travel here, but it's a-okay if you're already in the area. There have been a few times I've felt unsafe in the wooded areas, so definitely pay attention to your surroundings! This park also has tennis courts and a basketball court which are fairly well maintained and there are bathrooms available for use (during the warmer months).

We came here last summer during the heatwave. We heard there was a splash pad and a swimmable lake…read more The location is convenient as well because it's close to my home. I will say that the parking lot is rather small and it can be very challenging to find any parking during the summer. When I arrived on this particular day, there was literally a line out to the road with vehicles trying to find parking. It can get pretty cut throat, too. The park itself is generously sized, in the splash pad has a lot of unique features that my kids really enjoyed. My favorite part is that they had features for small children as well as larger children. Usually when I go to other splash pads it smells funky or like chlorine. But this location smelled fresh and seemed to have been upkept recently. Western Washington is a notorious area for high amounts of trafficking, so I always have to keep an eye out wherever we go. But thankfully, this area seemed pretty safe so we will definitely be back next summer for more playtime.

A beautiful, tranquil spot near the airport, with a lovely lake, picnic table seating and…read moreplayground, with plenty of trees to give shade and protection against the sun. Boat launch available near the swimming area, which is marked for various swimming abilities. Floatation devices are required for kayakers & SUP users, and are provided, free of charge, for borrowing.

This trail is arbout 20 miles long and (surpirse!) follows along the Green River. Fairly wide,…read morepaved, and overall well maintained this is a great trail for biking, but works just fine if you're on foot as well. There are numerous parking areas along this tail and it connects up directly with the Interurban in Tukwila and Kent for those looking to keep going south. At dusk and dawn you can find a TON of bunnies and perhaps even a coyote. Most areas have good lighting, but I wouldn't recommend using this trail as it gets dark.

Unfortunate that I'll be moving soon and won't get the opportunity to run-walk through this…read morebeautiful trail any longer! This trail is very convenient from where I stay and it's quite clean given it's used by a lot of runners, cyclers, walkers etc. I have spent at least more than half of my weeks breaking a good sweat on this trail, even enjoying the river view and admiring nature and it's beauty on my walks! The folks that uses this trail all vary in age, it's definitely beautiful to see! You can walk all the way from the end of Tukwila to Auburn! Absolutely a great motivation. Hoping that they expand this trail! I will truly miss it!

This park is awesome, and the kids will be entertained easily with the tall structures however, you…read morewould've gotten all five stars if you bring back the steam that comes from the floor in the middle of the park area, my son still to this state, remembers it when he was three years old. He thought it dragon lived underneath

Looks like a new park that has a lot of grass to run around on, a large playground area for kids…read moreand some tables set up, too. Friend used the restroom and said it looked super clean. Street parking. Located behind the library.

Great little park on Lake Washington. It has a dock, swimming area, playground, picnic tables,…read morenice restroom facilities and gorgeous view.

Its a great place to spend time with family and friends. I…read morespent a lot of time here in the summer woth my Kids and whife. I recommend this place to most of my friends and family. Decks is fantastic, if you come yearly in the morning in the winter it may be sleapering .

I recently spent a mid-day hour and a half in this struggling city park. Its troubles persist, as…read moredoes its potential. The city prepared a master plan for the park in 2021-2022, a plan expected to take 30 years to fully implement. Motivation and budgets being what they are, it's fair to anticipate slow going. On my visit, trash, graffiti, and shady characters were evident but not overwhelming. Several locals walked the west edge, either passing through or taking a brief respite from the shopping district. Birds and butterflies lighten the space. The plantings are well established, but few flowers were blooming in late August. The pond, best viewed from the damaged overlook, was neither pretty nor putrid (the odds are against it with such impervious surroundings). A place like this needs community participation for ground-up improvement. The city's plan accounts for this but it was unclear from a single visit whether it's happening. Adjacent businesses encouraging employee volunteerism could make a huge difference. The master plan has it all: https://www.tukwilawa.gov/wp-content/uploads/Tukwila-Pond-Park-Master-Plan_2022-01-22.pdf

Its a beautiful spot...but definitely needs some tlc. Alot of garbage in the water near…read moredock...grocery carts...strollers...beer cans ...possibly put an actual garbage in the area and ppl just might use it. The view is nice in spite of the garbage.

Lovely gardens. Peaceful and Serene. Our guide Ellen very knowledgeable. Spring time is beautiful…read morewith the trees and flowers. Private parking so easy to park and it's free to visit.

Free attraction in Seattle, Washington…read more.. If you have some free time and like natural beauty, fresh air, peace, and quiet, you might want to visit Kubota Garden. There's a map, information board, and QR code for class sign-ups, events, donations, etc. at the entrance. I just wandered around and found two red bridges, a bell, two waterfalls, a rock formation, a pavilion, a picnic area, restrooms, and saw a squirrel! We were able to cross the ponds by balancing on the narrow walkways and rock steps. It's an amazing 20 acre Garden with an interesting history! Thank you to Fujitaro Kubota who opened his creation to the public in 1987. Open from 7:30am to 8pm daily