Beautiful park right by the water. I enjoyed a nice run here with views of the water, mountains and…read morecity. Super well maintained.

Beautiful views throughout, nice , clean and would highly recommend for walking, jogging, biking…read more@etc.

A very nice, cozy park to relax and get away. Facing westerly with a sweeping view about 180 to 360…read moredegrees, you can come here a do nothing. Two benches. A lot of joggers. Even more people taking photos. I've live in Seattle nearly all of my life, and I've always know about Sunset Hill park. Aw, to have one of the houses on the other side of the street facing the same direction--this is on 34th Ave. NW where you can't drive any farther west. Not much else to say, except let the photos and the go-there do the talking.

The Sunset Hills strawberry shortcake is nothing short of spectacular: tender, buttery biscuits,…read moreperfectly softened and lightly sweetened, layered with juicy, sugar‑mac­erated strawberries, and topped with billowy freshly whipped cream. Each bite delivers bright fruit contrast and melt‑in‑your-mouth texture. It's elegant yet unpretentious--the ideal summer dessert. Astonishingly, it manages to outshine even the breathtaking view of Puget Sound and the soothing ocean breeze drifting in from the water. As the sun dips low and the air cools, the shortcake becomes more than just dessert--it's the highlight of the evening.

What a pretty and scenic trail to go on. There were so many walkers, joggers, and cyclists on this…read moretrail. It went up by u of W but not sure how long the trail actually is as I was only on it for parts of the event I was on. The views are pretty spectacular though. Seems like it originates from Gas Works Park which is equally as beautiful.

4 stars because the trail is plentiful and long. I'm not an avid biker/hiker or anything like that…read more All I do is walk slow and try to get my steps in. I do like that depending on where you are, there are businesses and restaurants along the trail, as well as lots of really nice and quiet places to sit and enjoy the nature and take a break. Ok so what do I not like about this trail? All the people. This is a large and popular trail in the city with so much going on around and on it. Again, I don't jog or bike, so I'm sure other probably feel that I'm in the way and get annoyed with me. I prefer smaller and quieter trails that don't have as many people populating them. I like a more tranquil experience and for the part that I walked on, it was not. Don't let my little complaints steer you away from this great gem in the city. It may not be my favorite, but that doesn't mean that it won't be yours. Enjoy it!

I think most people neglect this park in their hurry to get to the locks and the fish ladder. This…read moreis a nice park with benches and paved walkways. Immerse yourself in watching the boats from afar, and maybe even have a small picnic. You won't be competing for space even if the near by attractions are packed with people like sardines. The park is well maintained and very accessible to everyone of all ages and abilities.

Commodore Park is an unassuming little park on a hill on the south side of the Ballard Hiram Locks…read more In and of itself, it has next-to-nothing, park wise, and I normally would not have written a review for it. But I found a worthy reason to write. The parking is free here! The chances of a visitor finding this review is pretty low, but if any locals are following me and goes to the locks for themselves or out of town visitors. Well, save yourselves a few bucks by mapping to here instead. If you look at Google map, this park is the southwest edge of the locks. Near the street side (highest elevation), it has a fantastic view of the locks itself. There's a small parking lot, and there is street parking. The area is residential, so the parking is free. Unlike the official parking lot on the north side, that's paid parking. There is a short trial that will take you down to the Fish Ladder and the Ballard (Hiram M. Chittenden) Locks. A part of the trails is pretty and shaded with trees. With the breeze from the water, this walk is much welcomed on a sunny day. Be sure to cross to the north side for the visitor center of the Locks and the rose garden.

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.

Originally the honey and I were hoping to take the trail that cuts off from the 1-90 trail down and…read moreunder the East Portal Viewpoint, however it was cordoned off so we ended up taking in the gorgeous view and going back through the tunnel to Bradner Gardens Park. The view at the East Portal Viewpoint is amazing, especially on a clear day. It's so pretty that when you're on the other side of Lake Washington, you can think back on what it looked like like from so high up. It's almost entirely an easy walk from Sam Smith Park through the large tunnel, though the last 20 feet or so after the tunnel up to the view is up a steep incline, so be prepared. Otherwise this was a fun point in our day, and definitely worth the detour!

We've driven under here for decades but never looked to see what's above. After studying Google…read moremaps, I learned of this viewpoint and decided it's time to search for it. Essentially, you'll be standing above where it says "Seattle - Portal to the Pacific" This spot is not easy to find so definitely GPS your way there. If you drive a stick shift, be aware of some steep streets in the area. It was a cloudy day and the fact this is not a park with resting places, it's not crowded at all. It's kind of nice to stand here and take some pictures. If you want to explore, there's a walk/bike path to get down to I-90 and Lake Washington. The walk/bike path tunnel has some cool art work. Because it's relatively quiet, I'd suggest proceed with caution rather you're on foot or bike. I'm not familiar with the safety in this area. Probably don't come alone at night for your first visit. Anyway, as a local, I think it's a visit at least once worthy scenic stop.

Read about the fishing opportunities here on some web forum when I first arrived in Seattle. It's a…read morenice place to fish for smallmouth bass, rock bass, sunfish, and sculpins. There are also crayfish scurrying about in the rock formations along the edge of the walkway. During holidays and generally good weather, you'll see plenty of people in boats, kayaks and sometimes even jet skis along this waterway. I'm told that salmon travel through this waterway to get to the Ballard locks but I've yet to witness any of this. On one odd occasion I saw a sea lion swimming through(which is odd since this is freshwater), probably looking to get some food before heading back out to sea. The parking lot is small and there's suppose to be only 2 hour parking. Sometimes people go there to smoke up but they tend to keep to themselves. It's a relatively safe area considering SPU is situated nearby. The worst crime that takes place around here is littering.

Frink Park is a fantastic hidden gem - a forest vibe in an suburban park. Trees, greeneries, and…read moreshrubs fill the eyes. It's quite sensational considering the area is most definitely suburban, adjacent to urban. I saw Frink Park on the map, next to Leschi Park, which is along Lake WA Blvd, where we were walking along in the Madrona area. We decided to additionally cover these two parks in the same day. Leschi Park drew me in with two big rose hedges and a sequoia. Frink Park kept me going with its many green paths. There aren't any signs to suggest walking paths, so we relied on Google maps which had dotted lines to show where the trails are. Luckily, cell signal was plenty strong within the park. A couple of driving paths cut across the park; otherwise, it's a forest vibe. I suspect we'll return to explore more of the trails.

So gorgeus being in the woods the middle of the City. Two parks make a huge one (Frink plus…read moreLeschi). You can park outside one of the trails entrances in the Neighborhood. Just be sure not to distrub any of the neighbors. Watch lichens, mushrooms attached to treets as in a leader, and spiderwebs in the middle of the trail! Follow your map so you can find the road that divids the two parks. Also be extra careful when crossing the street as it is in kind of a curb and drivers might not see you.