Let’s face it. Seattle has a very limited number of hot, summer days. Take advantage of them while you can with a trip to one of the city’s many splash parks. My favorite, location-wise, is the Ballard Splash Park. Here’s why …
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Free Seattle: Ballard Splash Park
15 AugFree Seattle: Gasworks Park
11 Jul
Continuing with my “Free Seattle” series, this week we head to Gasworks Park: land of stark contrasts, kite flying, frolic-worthy hills, and 270-degree views.
Perks:
- Free
- Lots of wind for kite flying
- Great view of Lake Union and downtown
- Some of the best picture-taking in the city
What to Do:
Free Seattle: Bayview-Kinnear Park
31 JulBored at home? Try out a new park.
Bring a picnic lunch. Better yet, take a friend’s kid, so she can go get a pedicure (and swap the favor next week).
We recently tried Bayview-Kinnear Park (below Kerry Park) on Queen Anne hill in Seattle. The play gear was completely different from anything Szaba (or I) had seen before, and we had a ton of fun exploring. Plus, there are fantastic views and arguably one of the city’s best slides.
If you’re visiting Seattle, it’s just a short jaunt north of downtown. Hop a cab or a bus, and you’ll be there in about 10 minutes.
Have exploring!
For more free Seattle fun, try one of these adventures:
- Parades
- Arboretum
- Golden Gardens
- Olympic Sculpture Park
- Green Lake
- Gasworks Park
- Ballard Splash Park
- Tulip Festival
- San Juan Islands
Have your own tips for free things to do in and around Seattle … or your city? Please share!
