Best Rainy-Day Parks and Playgrounds Around Seattle, the Eastside and South Sound

As a family with three very active boys, we spend our summers at parks and playgrounds, burning off all that fantastic kid energy. Although colder weather usually means more time indoors, I learned early on in my parenting career that there’s no need to stay inside on a wet day. Whether we’re hiking on a trail with good tree cover, jumping in puddles or watching a storm roll in on a beach, it’s always exhilarating to be outside.

Here are some of our favorite rainy-day parks to play in, as well as some favorite snack destinations nearby.

First up: edge of the Sound