Work It Out: 7 Seattle-Area Parks With Exercise Equipment for Grown-Ups
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Bitter Lake Resevoir Park
Bitter Lake Reservoir Park, North Seattle
For kids: A large domed net climber, a colorful play structure and a few smaller freestanding toys provide plenty for kids to do while adults sneak in some exercise time at Bitter Lake Reservoir Open Space. This handy corner park is near lots of houses and apartments home to neighborhood families.
For adults: Kompan equipment (donated by MOMentum) frames both sides of the playground and includes two gliders and several pieces to work primarily your arms and abs while kids play within sight.
Find it: Linden Avenue N. and N. 143rd St., Seattle. Free street parking.
Also nearby: Explore Bitter Lake Playfield, which has a pleasant shoreline and an additional playground. It is located a half-mile to the south.
Next stop: Work out central
