Parks

volunteer park

Volunteer Park – Seattle Things to Do #440

by on February 21, 2012

Perched on top of Capitol Hill is one of the city’s greatest parks – Volunteer Park. If you’ve never been, you will find the park to have a very formal and traditional feel – less “Northwest” than other parks here in Seattle. Designed by the Olmsted Brothers, it became a Seattle Landmark on Nov 2, 2011 and the park boasts such features as the Volunteer Park Conservatory, Seattle Asian Art Museum – not to mention some amazing sculptures, fountains, and water, mountain & city views. [click to continue…]

Henry Moses Aquatic Center

Henry Moses Aquatic Center – Seattle Things to Do #292

by on August 27, 2011

Continuing on today’s summer theme of pools, if you are near Renton, or willing to drive a bit, the Henry Moses Aquatic Center in Renton might be the funnest city pool in the area. [click to continue…]

Mounger Pool

Mounger Pool – Seattle Things to Do #291

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“Swimming” and “pool” are two words that haven’t crossed the minds of Seattleites much this summer, but with a burst of real summer weather, maybe it’s time to head out for a dip. [click to continue…]

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Golden Gardens Bonfire – Seattle Things to Do #274

One of the best spots in Seattle to enjoy Puget Sound and the surrounding Olympic Mountains, Golden Gardens Park is one of the only parks in Seattle where you can build a bonfire and watch the sunset over the water.

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Movies at Marymoor Park – Seattle Things to Do #262

Looking to enjoy a movie under the stars this summer? On Wednesday evenings through August 31, checkout Movies@Marymoor where they show classic films in the Marymoor Park amphitheater at dusk.

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Shakespeare in the Park – Seattle Things to Do #261

The Seattle Shakespeare Company is known for their performance of classical plays at their indoor home at Seattle Center, but during the summer, they venture out into local parks for free performances of Shakespeare classics.

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Walk around Green Lake – Seattle Things to Do #223

With the weather finally warming up this week, it is time to get out for one of Seattle’s favorite walks around Green Lake. Hundreds of people enjoy the lake every day, rain or shine, but the numbers certainly go way up when we finally see some springtime sun and warmth like today.

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Gasworks Park Kite Shop – Seattle Things to Do #201

Gasworks Park is a popular Seattle park, offering views of Lake Union and downtown Seattle amongst the remnants of an old coal processing plant. With lots of open space, it is also a perfect spot to fly a kite, so it should come as no surprise that a couple of blocks away is the Gasworks [...]

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Kubota Garden – Seattle Things to Do #193

With spring upon us, it is a perfect time to get out and visit one of Seattle’s two stunning Japanese gardens. There is the Japanese Garden at the Washington Park Arboretum and Kubota Garden in the Rainier Beach neighborhood of South Seattle.

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Hat 'n' Boots

Hat ‘n’ Boots – Seattle Things to Do #171

Seattle’s eclectic Georgetown neighborhood is home to one of its most unique roadside attractions, the Hat ‘n’ Boots. Built in 1954 as part of a Western-themed gas station, these giant cowboy boots and hat have become icons of the neighborhood.

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owl walks

Seward Park Owl Prowl – Seattle Things to Do #155

Who, Who loves owls? If you do – plan to join up at one of Seward Park’s monthly owl walks. The event starts with a quick lesson, some (children’s) book readings and games, and then play “spot the mouse claw” in a pellet dissection. Then the real fun begins: a nocturnal 2-mile prowl into the [...]

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