Best Spring Hikes in the Seattle Area for Kids and Families
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There is plenty to see on a walk through the Ballard Locks and Carl S. English Jr. Botanical Garden. Photo: Nancy Chaney
Carl S. English Jr. Botanical Garden, Seattle
The Ballard Locks always make for a great day in Seattle, but when you’re done viewing the salmon ladder, the Carl S. English Jr. Botanical Garden is a great spot to take a spring stroll. Admission is free.
Favorite trails: The 7-acre park might be small but it offers beautiful spring blooms including more than 500 species of exotic trees and plants. There is a nice loop path from the visitor center that goes around the majority of the park with small offshoots that lead to smaller gardens.
Indoor options: The on-site visitor center and museum shop are open Wednesday–Sunday, 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
Extras: The visitor center houses a small theater that plays multiple videos about the history of the park and the locks on request.
Next stop: City slough
