Find these amazing sights right in our own backyard
Have a mini vacay day with a glorious family picnic
Your family fun plan for the weekend: June 14–16
Your kids may never want to leave this park
Your crew will love it, and you can get started this weekend
Where to play in the spray around the South Sound
Epic spray parks, fountains and water-play hot spots
Awesome new pump track beckons kids on bikes, scooters, skates and skateboards
Ride your bikes on safe and scenic trails for families
Less crowded trails for kids on bikes around Seattle and the Eastside
Stellar new playground, swimming peach, walking pier and lake views
Get out of the house with these fun ideas
Search for sweet, hidden gnome doors in a local town's parks
Climbing tower, slides, monkey bars and scavenger hunt
Tallest slides, fastest zip lines, best climbing walls and more around Seattle and the Eastside
Stash your phone and soak up the views at scenic parks around Seattle
Kid-friendly trails with indoor learning spots
Grab your flashlights and your kids! The hunt for Monkeyshines is on
Warm up at this local hidden gem for free
Popular winter recreation programs for families affected by shutdown
Stroller-friendly running paths around Seattle and the Eastside
Where to sled and play in the snow
Have you visited these fantastic new play spots?
Indoor play, outdoor fun, go-to-the-snow adventures and lots more
Inclusive play spaces in the Seattle-area welcome kids with special needs
Gorgeous spots around Seattle to capture the perfect pic
Best rainy-day parks and playgrounds, rain-friendly trails and more
A famous local park is now a not-to-be-missed play destination
Climbing structures, swings, slide, picnic shelters, paved path and more
Don't pack up your boots just yet — gorgeous fall color walks await
Kid-friendly grassy space, splash pad, boardwalk bench and more
Run, climb, swing, play and make music at expanded community park
Climbing structures, roller slide, play fields and terrific views
Caregivers, work out by the playground while the kids play
Inclusive play area, fruit and flowers, chickens, garden truck and more
Bring your picnic and blanket and frolic in the grass on warm summer days and nights
Free skate clinics for kids at Seattle-area parks
Seattle Parks opens awesome new Victory Heights Playground
And what you can do about it
A new zip line, a high slide and adventure features at Seattle's Discovery Park
Interactive activities get kids in touch with design
Share your best back-to-school photos for the chance to win a Springfree trampoline prize pack!
Best tail-wagging parks when everyone needs a walk
Theme park-like fun awaits kids of all abilities at Bellevue Downtown Park's huge new playground
Shhh, don't tell! You'll want to keep these parks all to yourself
This year's winners and finalists
7 guides to greater Seattle area parks and playgrounds
Parks blogger Linnea Westerlind publishes a new guidebook
New reads from the Mountaineers spark summer fun
Share how your family stays active together for the chance to win a Springfree trampoline prize pack!
With climbing tower, cool slides and rock features, two updated play areas offer a reason to get outside in the winter
The adventurous, accessible playground at Lake Sammamish State Park
A unique bee garden, play-friendly children's gardens, secret Japanese gardens and much more
From tide pools to secret trails and castle playgrounds, parks that have it all
Fun for families at a cultural museum in Ballard
