10+ In-City Forest Walks for Seattle and Eastside Families

At West Seattle favorite Lincoln Park, expansive woodlands are interspersed with play areas and picnic tables. Families will enjoy wandering paths through the forest and walking along the waterfront, taking play breaks in between. Some areas of the forest are more open, allowing for play time among the trees. Ravens croak as they fly overhead and a fresh marine breeze rustles the leaves.

Kids will love: Room to run, the playground, hobbit restrooms and watching ferries arrive and depart at the Fauntleroy Ferry Terminal.

Find it: 8011 Fauntleroy Way S.W., Seattle. There is a large parking area along Fauntleroy Way, good bus service and several restrooms throughout the park.

Distance: Young children will enjoy a leisurely wander among the trees. There are just over 5 miles of trails in the park. We did a 2-mile loop from the parking area on Fauntleroy, along the beach, up the bluff and back to our car. This hike is easy except for the steep climb up from the beach at the northern end of the park. Consider hiking this counter-clockwise to walk down instead of up. Or stick to the Bluff Trail, and enjoy more distant views of the water through the trees.

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