Since the weather's been getting a lot nicer, it's time to spend it outside - in parks!

As a point of trivia, Seattle Parks and Recreation maintains over 400 Parks and open areas. That means I've got a lot of parks to choose from personally, but I often find myself going back to some of the same ones repeatedly.


(Source: Woodland Park Zoo website, Woodland Park Rose Garden)

One of my favorites is Woodland Park. I seem to favor it mostly because it's by the zoo, has a lovely formal rose garden, and is just fun to walk around.


(Source: Seattle.gov, Green Lake Park)

Plus, easy access to Green Lake.


(Source, Seattle.gov: Gas Works Park)

I also love the huge structures in Gas Works Park, and have spent many hours there taking pictures.

One of the things I'm trying to do this summer is discover at least three new to me parks. I've decided on Kubota Garden, Magnolia Tidelands Park, and going to Alki Beach (yes, I know Alki Beach is somewhere I should have been by now... I've been busy!)

How about you? Tell us about some of your favorite parks!

Bert was my personal favorite.

ThunderThighs wrote:If you live in the Seattle area and have doggies, Marymoor Park is a must.

I don't have a dog but I know a fair number here in the office do! Funny, I always thought of Marymoor as "the place where they have a ton of concerts". :D

i like to go to parks and stare creepily at people's dogs. when their owners aren't looking, i mouth the words "You're coming home with me today, puppy!" and cackle

have you been up to mount rainier yet? it's incredibly beautiful.

http://www.nps.gov/mora/index.htm

carl669 wrote:have you been up to mount rainier yet? it's incredibly beautiful.

http://www.nps.gov/mora/index.htm

I haven't been up to the mountain in ages!