15 Amazing Playgrounds for Eastside Kids and Families

While it does not yet have an official name, my daughter appropriately calls this nature-inspired play area the “mountain slide” park. Climb the massive mound (which represents a bark-peeled tree stump), covered in a cushy rubber surface, to gain a bird’s eye view of the park. The mound doubles as a climbing wall.

The thoughtfully designed seasonal water play area represents the Snoqualmie River Valley. When it’s running, you can crank the water pump and imagine the water flowing from the Cascade Mountains as you experiment with moveable gates to control water flow, just like human-made flood control devices. The overlapping log structure embodies fallen trees in the forest. Some original large trees surrounding the play area remain and add to the feeling of playing in the woods.

While primarily nature-inspired, the playground also offers a tot playground for ages 2–5, a small saddle spinner, musical chimes, a tilted climber spinner and two saucer swings. Cross the sidewalk where the park continues diagonally across the street. Visitors will find a long zip-line, a small climbing structure, a half-court basketball court, a foursquare court, another picnic area and a large green space surrounded by a paved path.

Being within a new neighborhood community, this park is easily accessed by foot or bike by its neighbors and also has free street parking. Amenities include educational interpretive signs throughout, large picnic areas with shade sails, two porta-potties and paved sidewalk loops suitable for scooters and small bikes.

Find it:  27101 N.E. Walden Way, Duvall

Next stop: 132nd Square Park