Discovering Seattle Parks

A Local's Guide

256 pages
Publisher: Mountaineers Books
ISBN: 978-1-68051-001-0
Published: Jun 15, 2017

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Description

Organized by neighborhood, such as Downtown, Queen Anne, or Northeast Seattle, the guide features full-color photos throughout and simple, illustrated maps for the largest parks with more complex trail systems. Each park’s listing includes:

• Icons for key features—playgrounds, viewpoints, waterfront spots, hidden parks, and dog parks
• Public transportation and parking directions
• Details on the park’s history
• Highlights such as public art, water features, cycling paths, and more
• Color photographs that capture the park’s essence

Discovering Seattle’s Parks will keep families, walkers, dog-lovers, and kids of all ages busy with year-round exploration and fun!

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256 pages
Publisher: Mountaineers Books
ISBN: 978-1-68051-001-0
Published: Jun 15, 2017

Reviews

Packed with maps and full-color photographs, this handy little book is full of detailed information to help you plan your day trip to one of Seattle’s parks. Whether you’re looking for trails or where to let your dog run free, you’ll find it here. There are also special call-outs for accessible access, which is so important when exploring an unknown locale. And if you’re looking for public art, gardens, or even spots of historical significance, you’ll be able to see just which parks best suit your needs.
— Carol, The Everett Herald
"...a comprehensive look at about 100 of Westerlind’s favorite spots, from urban parks with usable features (such as chalk walls and bocce courts) to hidden alcoves tucked away near the water."
— Elaina Friedman, Seattle Magazine
"..this is the ultimate guidebook to the best parks and playgrounds around Seattle."
— Parent Map
"...all the great parks are here. Plus you’ll learn about “one of the best hidden parks in Seattle” (it’s on Queen Anne Hill) and discover other little-known gems such as Capitol Hill’s Streissguth Gardens (still maintained by the couple of garden-loving neighbors who married and merged their gardens). A “test read” about my neighborhood parks shows that Westerlind’s descriptions are spot on."
— Brian Cantwell, The Seattle Times