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Ella Bailey Park. Photo: Nancy Chaney
The best playgrounds for blue-sky days
Parents, grandparents and caregivers spend a lot of time at playgrounds in the Seattle area, pushing kids on swings, digging along in sandboxes and — if we’re lucky — perhaps relaxing on benches nearby. Wouldn’t it be nice to have a gorgeous view to enjoy while spending time at the park? On the next no-cloud-in-the-sky day, check out one of these fantastic, lesser-known playgrounds for views of Puget Sound, Lake Washington and the mountains.
- Dockton Park, Vashon Island
- Kayu Kayu Ac Park, Shoreline
- Ella Bailey Park, Magnolia
- Enatai Beach Park, Bellevue
- Westcrest Park, West Seattle
- Groveland Beach, Mercer Island
- Be’er Sheva Park, Rainier Beach
- Redondo Beach and Pier, Des Moines
- Ward Springs Park, Queen Anne
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Editor’s note: This article was originally published several years ago and was most recently updated on July 1, 2025, by ParentMap’s family fun editor, Meredith Charaba, with a thorough fact-check.
