9 Hidden-Gem Playgrounds With Beautiful Views
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Evening view from tiny Ward Springs Park on the south side of Seattle’s Queen Anne Hill. Photo: Nancy Chaney
Ward Springs Park, Queen Anne
Much less well-known than Queen Anne’s famous Kerry Park, pocket-size Ward Springs Park affords great city views and is a blast for kids. A wooden play structure looks like a fort and has lots of spots for climbing and sliding. Kids will also get a kick out of the tire swing and sandbox, while parents or grandparents can sit on benches and gaze at the Space Needle and city skyline. A gently sloped lawn is perfect for a picnic lunch.
Editor’s note: A renovation of the play area at Ward Springs Park is planned, with construction starting later this summer.
Location: 925 Fourth Ave. N., Queen Anne. Free parking is available on residential streets nearby. Buses stop at Taylor Avenue North and North Prospect Street.
Also nearby: Bhy Kracke Park, three blocks to the north, has equally amazing views from its upper section and a small playground in the lower area.
