9 Perfect Picnic Spots Around Seattle, the Eastside and South Sound
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Richmond Beach Saltwater Park. Image courtesy of the City of Shoreline
Wind and waves
Richmond Beach Saltwater Park, Shoreline
Cross a narrow pedestrian bridge over the railroad tracks at Saltwater Park in Shoreline and you’re in a world of sun, sea and sand dunes. This is one of Puget Sound’s windy places, so you’ll often spot kiteboarders frolicking in the waves nearby. Even on a sweltering day, you’re likely to find a breeze to keep you cool at this picnic spot in Seattle. Kids will love climbing and playing among the driftwood that's even more enticing than the castle-themed playground above the parking lot (2021 N.W. 190th St., Shoreline).
Eats: On your way to the park, pick up fresh produce, superb cheeses, just-baked pizza and much, much more from Town & Country Market (15505 Westminster Way N., Shoreline), a local supermarket about 15 minutes from the park that's wildly popular among families with global tastes.
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