A park near where I grew up; its really developed through the years but still has its charm as the…read more'train park' - a train as part of the kids play area. Plenty of trails through the hillside from 197th or on the main street. The trail has widened and gotten paved as well around the back end of the park and around the reservoir, which makes for a good 2 mile run or for dog walkers. The neighborhood is pretty quiet and a parking lot up front.

Nice place to place to take your family too, my niece and nephew liked it a lot ! And it's clean !read more

This review is for the pool. I have to say that the facility is old and dated but also very quaint…read more We did swim lessons for my little one recently and she loved it. The teachers are excellent and make learning fun. We waited until the end of summer and we had no issues getting a spot and in fact we had a smaller class size because I think most kids were registered at the start of summer. I found the laY end of summer to squeeze in lessons made it much more relaxed and breezy. It's the quality that counts not so much the latest amenities. For that we go to Lynnwood pool.

Yost Park first came on my radar as a kid when I went to the day summer camps at the Anderson…read moreCenter in Edmonds. They would walk us places for adventures during the week and Yost Park and Pool were one of the places we got to adventure. I enjoyed it then and still enjoy it now over two decades later. The pool itself is well built to be child friendly. It is in a stout 'L' shape with 25 yards in shallow to mid-depth waters. Very nice when one is young. The water as I remember it is cold, not a bad thing just a shock to the system to those who were not accustomed to it. Above the pool there are tennis courts, picnic tables, and a playground. There is also a sloped grassy area around the pool, but not one to play sports on really. I most recently visited Yost Park on Wednesday the 8th of July 2020 with my mom. Steep trails can freak her out a bit. One of the nice things about the trail system at Yost is that railings are provided in areas where the trail is steeper. Helpful in keeping one's balance and providing support while going up or down a hill. Signage along the trails provide warnings to heed especially when it is rainy and the trails can be slick as well as historical information about the park. We saw a chipmunk, a variety of birds, squirrels, and different plants on our visit last Wednesday. If driving here, make sure to check under your car before you leave so as to not run over and kill any critters who might be under it. I found a gray squirrel exploring under my car when my mom and I went to leave. Happy to wait for the little critter to continue on its way before driving off so it can live. Fun place to bond with the wildlife!

This park is kind of hidden in the middle of nowhere up a quiet hill, but it is worth the trip. The…read morepark is big, with loads of empty space. There is also a neat playground for kids, as well as plenty of trees for shade if you desire (and places with no trees if you don't). As a bonus, at the edge of the park is a neat view of the river. There is a pretty good amount of parking here as well, which is nice!

We really enjoyed coming here. This park has a playground and kids really enjoy it. There are paved…read moretrails nearby and along the Sammamish River. You can also get access to other 2 Parks like the Sammamish River Park through those trails. But the most awesome part was the frisbee course. It is not like other open frisbee golf courses. Trees and plants get in-between you and the basket. But you feel around nature. It gets muddy so be prepared. There's a map at the parking lot but you must pay attention when is the throwing spot. It also has some recommendations on how you should throw the frisbee. Let other parties go through if you are a beginner. That way you won't feel pressure from coming parties ;)

Bitter Lake Park is my neighborhood park. I feel fortunate to live in Seattle, a place that values…read moregreen spaces. I also love that nice weather brings out people in droves and Bitter Lake is a great place to spend the day! The community center is located at the park, which is awesome. Adults and children alike use the community center and it's a great place to keep dry. During the summer, tons of people can be seen both in and out of the center, having a great time. The play area is a little dated compared to other playgrounds in the Seattle Parks system. That being said, kids seem to love it because it has all of the standard equipment you would need - merry go round, swings, structures, etc. There is a sandbox there but I have to be honest and say that I am leery of outdoor sandboxes. During the summer, the wading pool is used quite a bit. Also, there are a bunch of neighborhood events like ones where hot dogs and juice are served as a way to encourage community members to gather and hang out. As some have mentioned, there are tennis courts there. I haven't used them but see that others appreciate it and do put it to good use. Same with the outdoor lighting. Although I haven't had the opportunity to be there at night, I'm glad that's an option for folks. The parking lot is a strange grade and the parking stalls are pretty small in my opinion. During games and such, the lot fills up quickly. With the construction going on there, the typical street parking is not always available. The fields are used for soccer and there is a baseball area. I have seen both used quite a bit. Of course, fields are always great for open running, frisbee throwing, and all around fun play. The lake is beautiful. If you want to keep things on the down low, the lake is often more chilled out compared to other places. There are a number of picnic tables at the park but honestly, I think they could use more. During the winter, neighborhood kids of all ages gather to sled. However, the best hill for sledding ends at the lake and often a number of adults station themselves at the bottom to "catch" kids in case they are going too fast. A great park! One downside is the lack of eateries nearby. Seattle Mobile Espresso used to be across the street but recently shut down. Also, I've already mentioned the less than idea parking situation.

I didn't like this wading pool because, even when parking was no problem and we can walk, the…read moreparking lot next to it should be open for the public. It was just available for workers, and a regular guy went into it and started harassing us while my kid was playing in the playground. It didn't feel safe. Anyone can get into. I am glad it is fenced. I told an elderly lady about it and she was nice to me although other people felt used to it :( Be aware of your kids around, please! It also wasn't that pretty on summer with machinery around. But kids lived watching it!! There is always someone by the pool making sure it is clean, and I am thankful for them. We always say hello because they help us. I wish they could help us also reporting previous kind of situations. Courtyards are next to the pool, too. They get busy with pickle boarders fun to watch :) I believe courtyards could get a little revamp. Weird there were various adults, but just 2 toddlers using the wading pool.

Thornton A. Sullivan Park is a family and friends favorite place to meet with our littles for a day…read moreof fun. This park offers free parking, tables, restrooms, playground, walking paths, and a clean debris free lake for all. I will definitely return, and highly recommend!

We recently moved to the area and this my kids favorite park. There's lot of parking, paved walking…read morepaths, a huge playground area, and of course, the lake. The playground has things to do for all ages and has a soft turf-like floor. There's lots of room for parents to sit and some picnic areas around the playground.

Hillwood Park is a large park tucked away from the street and neighboring Einstein Middle School…read more There is a big grassy field which I have used for running, soccer, and launching rockets. There are also amenities for playing baseball and a water fountain near one of the fences on the field. One thing to be careful about if you play ball sports such as soccer on the field is the ball not going onto the Einstein Middle School field/track. The parking lot is large and one side looks out over the grass playing field, making it convenient if it is your snack week and you need to get the snacks from the car. A small restroom building is open depending on the season. A port-a-potti restroom was stationed near the parking lot, that one was open. When I visited on Sunday the 17th of May 2020 the playground was roped off, I am guessing this is related to COVID-19. Picnic tables are interspersed throughout the park and have a variety of views. A portion of the park is dedicated to the Hillwood Park Wetland and a few signs provide information about the water flow, plants, and wildlife in the area. A fun place to explore be it to learn about the ecology of the area and/or for sporting activities.

Great Park. Everything is Perfect. I just wished that they kept the old bathroom there because it's…read morebigger and wider. Other than that Everything else is great. This park truly is such a great place to hang out with friends and to socialize! :) It's such a great place to have fun! :)

I enjoy peaceful walks surrounded by trees and tall grass. At North Creek Park, I can experience…read moreall that, while strolling atop a floating boardwalk on water. So cool. The wooden walkway on the wetlands is what makes this park unique. In a couple spots, the boardwalk does sway a bit and has small slopes that end in little puddles of water on the path (which I thought was awesome but I can see some people not liking this), but for the most part it's dry, flat, and stable for pedestrians on foot. It's not a huge park, but I think we spent at least 45 minutes exploring it. When we got to the end of the boardwalk, it turned into a gravel road that seemed to lead up to a small farm or something and a road... so we had to turn around to get back to where we started. It is not a loop. That's my only complaint. It's a simple walk with maybe not the most spectacular, but still pleasant views. The tall grass in the fields remind me of the Midwest (where I'm originally from), so it captures my heart.

Great playground, and riding path for bikers. My daughter and her friends enjoy meeting here for…read moremom and daughter play dates. The wetland boardwalk is one of my favorites, and a bit nostalgic as I grew up in the south surrounded by marshes. Unfortunately, safety is now a concern being that there have been encampments nestled into the corners of the boardwalk we've stumbled into; we quietly but quickly walked back towards the entrance. Overall, North Creek Park is a nice and very clean park for families to enjoy.

Great beach that's close to a lot of amenities. The port of Edmonds marina is right adjacent so you…read morecan watch boats sailing in and out, and people going about their business. It gets quite busy on a nice day. There are also ferries going by in the distance. If you go past the marina, there's an ice cream shop near by as well as several restaurants, and of course a little further is downtown Edmonds. There is a play area for the small kids along the path to the beach with picnic tables in the grassy area. If you have a stroller, there's a paved pathway to give easy access to the bench. There's a sandy area that can be used for volleyball - just bring a net and set it up! The dog park also provides a space for those with pets. There were sea lions when I visited, so that was pretty exciting! Small parking lot, but lots of street parking on Admiral Way.

The Marina Beach Park is a modest size park south of downtown Edmonds and south of the marina…read more Judging by the park itself, it is maybe 3 stars. The park has a modest children's play area, a sandy beach portion, beach areas that have rocks/sand mixture (i.e. not ideal for barefoot), logs, grass areas, and a few picnic tables. The views are wonderful towards the Puget Sound and the Olympics. The children's play area has seen better days. The photo on the official website is more inviting and wider than the current set-up. A sign says it is for ages 2-5 and 5-12. Less than 10 seems more appropriate. On a sunny day, families have set up tents and are ready for a barbecue. Others simply have chairs to enjoy the Puget Sound breeze and the sun. The small parking lot is shared with the dog park, so parking can be challenging. Alternate, farther parking is available. So, why 4 stars instead of 3? Because this park is the south end of a very pleasant waterfront walk. The trick is finding the connections. From this beach park, look for the sign that says Port of Edmonds Promenade. It is a nifty walk that takes me through the shipyard, seeing the boats being lifted out of the water for cleaning or whatever, to the back of Anthony's, Arnie's, the fishing pier, before arriving at the Brackett's Landing. This walk is one of my favorite waterfront walks with varied views. The total time one way is about 20 minutes without stopping. FYI: The boundaries of the Marina Beach Park does not include the fishing pier or the dog park or Brackett's Landing. Therefore, some of the photos posted for this park is not accurate.