Overlook Walk is beautiful. Bridging Downtown with the Waterfront. Built where the viaduct used to…read morestand you can leave Pike Place Market and head down to the Waterfront. Or, if you just want to take a moment, sit, relax, take in the view. There are multiple ways to access and get through here. Stairs connect you, much like other sections of the city. There are ramps as well, but if you are looking to access either way quickly, use the elevator. I used the stairs to go down, but I was not going to be doing that going up. I utilized the elevator to go up. I had don' way too much walking and don't think I could take one more flight of stairs. Sitting on top of one of the buildings for the Seattle Aquarium you can get some pretty amazing views. However, get here as soon as you can because seats are choice and hard to come by. A nice architectural piece to add to the city and Waterfront area. The connectivity to the city this gives is so important. I was able to make it from my hotel to the Waterfront without having to worry about crossing a busy road.

Overlook Walk has some of the best views of Seattle that I have seen!!…read more It's located right behind Pike Place Market!! The views of Elliot Bay, Downtown Seattle, Mount Rainier, and beyond are spectacular!! You can take the stairs all the way down to the waterfront. And there are a lot of stairs here, but there are also plenty of places to sit and relax along the way. I was here on a very warm, sunny day, so I could see everything!! There is also a little cafe here!! So, if you're hanging out in Pike Place Market, make sure to check out this awesome local landmark!!

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

Very beautiful beach park Sunset is gorgeous here , and this…read moreis very good place for picnicking

Madrona Park is a lowkey and picturesque park located along Lake Washington. There is a free…read moreparking lot here with access to different trails and walking paths with amazing views of the city!

Upon leaving Harborview after an appointment, we decided to explore the area and stumbled upon this…read morehidden gem of a park by Lake Washington. Our visit coincided with lunchtime, and we found the park bustling with people savoring the warmth of the sunny day.

The view at this park is breathtaking. There are cool trails and a nice place to bike. I like…read morecoming here with out of town friends, have picnics and relax. This is one of my favorite parks in the city to bring food from Met Market. The playground is a little small and not the same size as Jefferson Park.

Bhy Kracke Park is a cute little park that has a children's area and a rock wall…read more It's on the teeny side and is really meant as more of a neighborhood place to bring kids and maybe have a picnic lunch as they play. We dropped in, giggled about the tiny rock wall and kept on our walk. Overall, a very cute park.

quite awesome how there are restaurants within a very nearby walking distance when you are around…read morehere. Came here for the DJ Diesel block party after the World Cup soccer game for US vs Australia was hosted here. A really good time with my friends with couple of vendor stands for drinks, but I wish that there were more of them for food because you needed to be VIP to access the restaurants within the square. nonetheless, nicely set up stage where you are able to hear very well even to the back rows. How neat for residents living in the neighboring buildings were able to be of attendance with needing to pay the $75 to $85 ticket from that event. This place gets crowded, but the foot traffic is not so congested where you cannot move at all. If you feel nauseous or uncomfortable, the ground that borders around each restaurant building is actually very safe without people accidentally hitting you if they are rushing or not paying attention

Pioneer Square, technically a neighborhood, not just a 'square', is in the oldest area of Seattle…read more Two 'underground' tours originate from this area and take you below the streets for a look at newly settled Seattle. Very interesting - can recommend. In the paved, triangular center of Pioneer square you will find a lovely Iron Pergola serving as a bus stop. There is also a Tlingit totem pole here; the original apparently stolen by Seattlites from it's Alasken artisans, causing a bit of a tiff. You can read more here if you like: https://www.historylink.org/File/2076 This same area includes many businesses, trees, benches, tables and chairs. There are many businesses here, restaurants, craft shops, coffee shops, bakery, arts galleries. Smith Tower is not to be missed. Take in the views from the too and stop for a nosh or beve while up there if you have time. There are a number of homeless persons in Seattle and from time to time they will wander into Pioneer square. This may be uncomfortable for you. If so, remove yourself from the situation by taking a walk around the neighborhood or visiting one of the many businesses. It's worth a look, so wander around and enjoy the history.

Leschi Park is across the street from Leschi South Moorage along Lakeside Avenue S. Leschi Park…read moreitself is NOT along the water, unlike the several photos posting water views. That's the moorage itself. Don't expect to pack a picnic with a view of the water. That doesn't mean Leschi Park is anything to sneeze at. It's sizable with a portion that is well manicured and good for a picnic. There are several benches in this area and some portions are shady. When we went, the rose hedges were blooming and quite pretty. There's also a sequoia that was dedicated to the head gardener from 65 years ago. There are a few tennis courts too. The parts that I like more are the trails that have a forest vibe. Leschi Park is adjacent to Frink Park; together, they form a very large area to explore. I didn't find much signs or maps so I just used Google maps to choose walking paths. Cell signal was solid inside both parks. On a hot day, these two tree filled parks provide lots of shade; they would be an excellent place to visit.

It's a nice park with waterfront views in the Leschi neighborhood. I've been here a few times,…read moreespecially on clear days, and the setting always makes for a memorable time. Leschi Park is small, and most who visit are here for the views, as it's off of Lake Washington, so you can see the eastside and I-90. There's a small covered seating area and a dock for boaters. It's cool that there are a few restaurants and businesses nearby, as well as a parking lot. It's walking distance to the residential area and the Madrona neighborhood. If you're looking to access the water, I would recommend the short walk up north along the trail to Madrona Beach Park, which is larger and is more popular. However, Leschi Park is here for when you want more of a private, quiet scene, just for the views. Not a bad spot at all.

Attractive clean park with a Korean pavilion. Clean when I visited. The bike path next to it was…read morebeing well used. The only drawback is the noise from the freeway but the greenery helps improve the air quality.

Lovely park on E slope of Beacon hill. The Korean pavilion is a nice picnic spot, and it has never…read morebeen crowded when I've visited Good signage lets you know the history of how this park was built.

Lake Washington Boulevard, at south of 90, starting at Colman Beach, is a continuous narrow strip…read moreof waterfront walk that loops its way all the way to Seward Park. If I look at Google map magnified, the skinny green space is named Lake Washington Blvd Park while the green dotted and solid line is named Lake Washington Blvd Trail. The map/address that is identified in Yelp is roughly where Mount Baker Beach is located. For the summer, most of Lake Washington Blvd is closed to cars, so plan to park on the side streets to get to Lk WA Blvd itself. I've been visiting and walking along parts of this trail for several weekends now. It's very nice to hear the sounds of water as I walk. There are several restrooms available along this walk. The one thing that is missing is water. No water fountains, no shops, etc. The air felt particularly dry today, and we turned around sooner than planned because we didn't bring water. Bummer! The lower trail that is closest to the water is starting to have weeds grow into it too. May need to take the higher ground trail soon. Wear a hat - parts of it is shaded, parts not. Folks come for picnics, swimming, fishing off the piers, and there are multiple small entry points for kayaks. Look in the sky for bald eagles; we spotted one today and it even landed by the Stan Sayres Memorial Park. We were just there!! Speaking of which, near the Stan Sayres Memorial Park, there is a giant lily pad, at least one turtle, and duck families. Have fun nature walking!