I would highly caution and advise anyone not to patronize this store based on my experience…read more First, I am a professional artist and designer and have the greatest respect for others work and craft. I brought my family into Edmonds for a fun day of walking, lunch and exploring. When you see the store of course there are beautiful displays of garden art and mainly glass in the store front. There are numerous signs requesting no photos. There are NO SIGNS mentioning to ask for help in picking up or NOT TO TOUCH. My father was interested in a glass bee for my mother and it fell off the brass rod and the wings broke. I assume she was the owner and blocked the door and was not friendly nor understanding and insisted we pay for the bee. I tried to reason with her that the other bees in the display were securely attached and what happened was an accident and that we were very sorry. This piece was $140 and she was not letting them leave without paying. I asked my parents to leave with my young child as she didn't need to listen to this greedy awful woman berate my father for having an honest accident with glass that wasn't securely displayed. I explained to her numerous times there are NO SIGNS anywhere asking for people not to touch the pieces or to ask for assistance. I paid her $80 for the broken bee because I can have the glass fused and repaired. Her attitude, service and disrespect were appalling and disgusting! Shame on you!!

Love this store!!! I bought a succulent and pot to go with it. The owner was super friendly and…read moretaught me how to care for the plant I was buying and the ones I already had at home. I usually end up killing my plants, but they are all still alive a year later thanks to her!

A great short hike through the wetlands, close to U of W. Lots of bird watching opportunities,…read moreseeing lots of ducks, hummingbirds, raptors, and other water loving birds and creatures. A cool spot of nature, between lake Washington, Washington State Arboretum, and the University. Looking forward to coming back, when the ice is gone, and enjoying a sunny breezy day by the lake. Easy hike with lots of food and drink opportunities close by. Yelping on, Cheers!

I love, love, love the nature!…read more I love walks. Urban walks that make you feel like you've left the city hold a special place in my heart. The only bit that bothered me a little was related to this park being situated on an old landfill. I hear those leak eventually, and it was a little disturbing to see a couple of puddles of oil on the ground and some slightly unusual bubbles coming from the creek. I definitely prefer parks and trails to development and blocked off unused space, so... I guess this is as good as it gets for such a space.

This is suppose to be a waterfront public park in the city of Lake Forest Park but the town has…read moredone NOTHING to maintain the property and you can't even see the Lyon Creek because it's totally grown over by weeds and invasive brambles. The existing trees that aren't dead, are way overgrown and very little of park is accessible because of this. The beach sedimentation has built us so much along the entire shoreline and they don't want anyone swimming here at a Waterfront park. What kind of waterfront park says NO to everything. The benches on the property are all facing weeds so can't see beyond to see all of the water. Please call the City of Lake Forest Park to ask them to get this park cleaned up including dredging the shoreline!!! So sad to see what a mess this place has become. City Hall: 360-368-5440

Secluded small park off the Burke-Gilman, right next to the Sheridan Beach Club. Perfect for a…read morerest while running/biking/walking/rollerblading through Lake Forest Park. The park is small, but serene. Most of the space follows Lyon Creek under overhanging foliage, with a bench and boardwalk to enjoy. Where the creek meets the lake, there is a small dock and bench to frequent. Have not seen any salmon running up the creek as of yet, but that would make my day. Overall, it is small but extraordinarily peaceful and well restored. Good vibes only.

Stopped in as part of the Puget Sound LYS Tour and was delighted to find the yarn store, Hooks &…read moreNée,es (also terrific) inside. A few good eateries (Greek, dump,inns and a bakery) plus a very excellent open air book store inside - that description makes sense when you it- offering a wonderful community space for all. There was a bunch of people doing what seemed like scrapbooking, and lots of people just hanging out comfortably. Every town should have something patterned after this center. I wish there was something like it near me.

I like this town center. It's a great pit stop for neighbors, commuters, and cyclists and there…read moreare a variety of shops for various interests from the bike shop, third place books, a fishing store, ACE, and Ross. It's a suburb vibe and it's reminiscent of my visits to Poulsbo and Kitsap. The farmers market is the best thing during the summer and there is always ample parking. For this small town center there is a good variety of food options including Mod Pizza, Starbucks, Subway, dumplings, gyros, and breakfast fare at Honey Bear.

Overheard so many conversations from people in line that are cheating the system, claiming to be an…read moreindependent household when they all live together they do not check this. The resources are scarce and nothing is left over for the people who actually need food.

An easily accessible space, sharing an entrance hallway with the Wallingford branch of the public…read morelibrary, the Food Bank and perhaps other community resources, FamilyWorks offers a free Wednesday and Friday "Playgroup" from 10:30-12:00. The staff were friendly as we entered and pointed us in the right direction for the play area. The play area is smallish, crowded and over-stimulating by way of so many things in the room. They do a good job of organizing it with numerous bins and boxes. But...there is so much in there, it's difficult to focus your attention on any one thing. Children are supervised only by their parents. A craft is available at small tables set up with supplies. The same table is used for a snack that is provided at about 11:00-11:30. (On this day: sugary graham crackers, hard raisins, sliced apples and a couple of shriveled mandarins.) We have understood that there is normally a structure to the 90-minute Playgroup, but one teacher didn't show up and the second was so late that we were gone by the time he or she may have showed up. It serves a good purpose in the community, but the Playgroup may be worth a skip.

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.

A nice little hidden park that only the local homeless, crazies, junkies, and occasional neighbors…read moreknow about. It's all quite a bit cleaner than you might expect from a lawn with big willow trees barely a foot out of the water. Come and hang out while the under age kids drink and imbibe burning substances and watch the boats go by. I'm going to remember this place for most picnic activities while I remain in the neighborhood.

I love this park. It is nice to have a small patch of green within walking distance of my…read moreapartment. With easy access to the water, I can get my feet wet or jump in to cool off in the summer and make my dog splash around when he's hot. The view is fantastic and there is generally a good amount of sun and shade if you need to make the switch on a nice day. The only con is the noise of the freeway, but I am easily able to look over that when the sun is out.

Whispering Willow Park is a peaceful oasis. Grab a coffee or yogurt from nearby Starbucks or Swirl,…read morethen unwind in this charming park. Enjoy the creek's gentle flow, watch ducks forage, or simply sit on a bench. A small but lovely spot near Town Center at Lake Forest Park. Tips: There are currently six parking spaces with two designated as Disabled Parking.