Best Rainy-Day Parks and Playgrounds Around Seattle and Beyond

A revamped playground, wooded trails and a long stretch of beach all make West Seattle’s 135-acre Lincoln Park an excellent off-season destination. The park’s more northern playground has newer, treehouse-style climbing equipment, with slides and bridges. The southern end boasts a second playground with a wooden play structure, more swings and a big sandbox. Venture down to the shoreline for a paved path perfect for kids on wheels. Five large picnic shelters provide drying-off spots.

Bonus: For a truly memorable outing, bring firewood and s’mores supplies — shelter no. 3 on the southern waterfront has a fireplace. (The shelter can be reserved, but also is available on a first-come, first-served basis if nobody has reserved it.)

Location: 8011 Fauntleroy Way S.W., Seattle. Free parking is available in two parking lots. Buses stop along Fauntleroy Way Southwest immediately outside the park.

Warm up: Less than a mile away pop into local favorite Caffe Ladro for hot cocoa for the kids and a coffee for you.

Next stop: Maple Leaf