Winter Break 2023: Activities for Families Around Seattle and Beyond

You might have to bring a towel to dry the swings and slides, but active play and a good dose of fresh air will boost everyone’s mood. And maybe plan on a warm-up treat stop on the way home.

• The year’s best playgrounds: This list covers the bounty of playgrounds that opened during 2023. Cart the kids over to climb, swing, slide and balance at a new-to-you play stop.
• Rain-friendly playgrounds and parks: Of all of our playground articles, bookmark this one for the winter. It’s got great puddle-jumping fun for our region’s typical winter weather.
• Adventure playgrounds: Are your kids ready for a little more excitement? These parks have the highest swings, steepest slides and zippiest zip lines.
• Visit a sensory playground: These inclusive parks feature accessible equipment for all kids and are super fun for everyone.
• The biggest parks: These epic Puget Sound parks will keep your fam playing and exploring all day long.

Next up: Go to the snow