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Cal Anderson Park
1635 11th Ave. - Seattle, WA
206-684-4075 | website
The newly renovated Cal Anderson Park (1635 11th Ave., Seattle) features an intriguing fountain, brand-new playground and wide lawns for racing, picnics or playing catch. And this seven-acre park has a secret: Its northern half is built on a giant lid that covers the Lincoln Reservoir, so visitors can play while suspended over a portion of Seattle's drinking water.
Categories: Parks
Clarke Beach, Mercer Island
7700 E. Mercer Way - Mercer Island, WA 98040
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Clarke Beach is a beautiful, grassy, public, uncrowded park on the east side of Mercer Island. Swimming, diving board, docks, picnicking, bbq areas and restrooms are available.
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Cowen Park
5849 15th Ave. N.E. - Seattle, WA
206-684-4075 | website
Cowen Park is one of those rare Seattle spots that seem to hold sunlight even on gray days. Real estate developer Charles Cowen donated the land for the park to the City of Seattle in 1906. His belief that "Man does not live by bread alone" is carved into pillars marking the original entrance to the park at the corner of Northeast Ravenna Boulevard and University Way Northeast.
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Fun Forest Amusement Park
Seattle Center- 305 Harrison St. - Seattle, WA 98109
206-728-1585 | website | email
Thrill rides, Kiddie rides, 25' climbing wall, Lazer Tag, Mini-golf and more. Full park is open at Noon daily June through Labor Day and weekends spring and fall. The pavilion is open at 11 AM daily all year. Party packages available.
Categories: Places to Party | Parks
Groveland Park - Mercer Island
8000 S.E. 58th St. - Mercer Island, WA 98040
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Groveland Beach is a secluded but public beach park located on the west side of Mercer Island across from Seward Park. There is a long beach with docks and roped swimming areas that are great for both teens and toddlers. A life guard is present and public restrooms are open during summer months. There is a picnic and barbeque area as well as a playground area.
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Idylwood Beach Park, Sammamish
3650 W. Lake Sammamish Pkwy N.E. - Redmond, WA 98052
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Idlywood Beach Park, built on the site of a popular vacation cottage resort called Chandler's Gateway Grove, boasts a naturally serene setting on Lake Sammamish and a brand new playground. The park draws huge crowds on summer weekends but autumnal visitors will find ample space to play and enjoy the changing colors of the leaves.
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Kent Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department
220 Fourth Ave. S. - Kent, WA 98032
253-856-5050 | website | email
Kent Parks, Recreation & Community Services Dept. offers an array of entertainment & events for families. Call 253.856.5050 or visit www.kentarts.com.
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Lacey Parks & Recreation Dept
420 College S.E. - Lacey, WA 98503
360-491-0857 | website | email
Lacey Parks & Recreation offers a variety of free family events, classes for all ages, day camps and more. Check out our website for current listings
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Luther Burbank Park 
2040 84th Ave. S.E. - Mercer Island, WA 98040
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Luther Burbank is a 77 acre lake-side park located on the northeast end of Mercer Island. It features spectacular views, grassy lawns, picnic areas, a small unleashed dog park area, bird watching, swimming, boating, fishing and a wetlands cat walk.
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Mercerdale Park
77th S.E. & S.E. 32nd - Mercer Island, WA 98040
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Mercerdale Park is located in the center of downtown Mercer Island. There is large grassy area, small bike loop for kids, a play area (known as "The Train Park"), a skateboard park.
Mercerdale hosts Mercer Island Parks and Recreation's Mostly Music in the Park, Summer Celebration and a variety of other events and activities throughout the year. Check our calendar for listings.
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Metro Parks Tacoma
4702 S. 19th St. - Tacoma, WA 98405
253-305-1022 | website | email
Metro Parks Tacoma was created in 1907 to manage Tacoma's parks and provide healthy opportunities for it's citizens to play, learn, and grow.
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Northwest Trek
11610 Trek Drive E. - Eatonville, WA 98328
360-832-6117 | website
This 715-acre park has a little bit of everything: lakes, trails, meadows and plenty of animals. Northwest Trek is home to more than 200 North American animals.
Categories: Field Trips | Parks
Olympic Sculpture Park, Seattle
2901 Western Ave. - Seattle, WA 98121
206-654-3100 | website
The sculpture park can be enjoyed as simply a great outdoor space for walking and exploration. Stroll the paths, enjoy the view and note the different zones (areas planted as meadow, valley, grove and shore). Make your way down to the renovated pocket beach at Myrtle Edwards Park and climb on the rocks and driftwood. A rugged stroller or baby backpack are best for traversing bark chip and gravel paths.
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Seattle Parks and Recreation
100 Dexter Ave. N. - Seattle, WA 98109
206-684-4075 | website | email
Seattle Parks and Recreation places to play, learn, contemplate, build community, and take care of our environment. Check out the 25 community centers, 8 indoor pools, 130 kids' play areas, 185 ballfields, and more.
Categories: Places to Party | Parks | Swimming | Team Sports | Water Fun
The Nature Consortium
4408 Delridge Way S.W. - Seattle, WA 98106
206-923-0853 | website
The Nature Consortium is a Seattle non-profit teaching environmental lessons through the creative arts and hands-on conservation projects, and facilitates a city-wide Youth Art Program that provides accessible environmentally influenced art classes for youth ages 5-19. We offer a variety of classes designed to increase participants' artistic skill and environmental knowledge, positive identity, connection to the environment and social competence.
Categories: Field Trips | Parks | Arts & Crafts | Nature
The Puyallup Fair
110 9th Ave. S.W. - Puyallup, WA 98371
253-841-5045 | website
Northwest's favorite family event, The Puyallup Fair, is just around the corner, Sept. 7-23. Enjoy rides, tasty foods, fluffy animals, talents & more!
Categories: Farms & Markets | Parks | Animal Fun
Volunteer Park
1247 15th Ave. E. - Seattle, WA
206-684-4075 | website
Volunteer Park is one of Seattle's oldest parks, beautifully planned and important to residents for generations. Natural beauty, open space, a large playground, a museum and a conservatory give families plenty to choose from.
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