Seattle Seward Park Wants You

Trails cut through the magnificent Seattle Seward Park too. You can easily meander throughout the forest and never know there's a major city just outside the threshold of the trees. It's beautiful!

On the southern portion of Seward Park you can catch a glimpse of the over-powering Mt. Rainier looming in the distance. It's so BIG, it appears as if you can reach out and touch the glimmering glaciers. The place is staggering.

Our kids love this park. It's the ideal place to learn to ride a bicycle, have a family picnic, and engage in a host of family sports, fishing, tennis, swimming, the list goes on and on. But the best part of Seattle Seward Park is simply the beauty. It's so tranquil and inviting.

Now there are some things you should be aware of: Don't stroll the park at night. It's simply too dangerous. And use caution if you decide to jump in for a swim, the only life guards are in the designated swimming area.

See the map below for details and location of the park. Notice Lake Washington Blvd? This is an exceptional drive along Lake Washington. If you follow the Blvd. north, it will eventually lead you to the University of Washington. During the spring the drive is filled with the blooming Cherry Blossoms. It's beauty just waiting for the eye of the beholder.

Also note that specific days are set aside throughout the summer where Lake Washington Blvd. is closed to vehicles and only open to foot traffic and bicycles. It's the perfect family opportunity. Call (206) 684-7583 for the latest details.

We'd appreciate hearing from you about your adventures in Seattle Seward Park, your comments may even be published for others to read.

Enjoy the Great Outdoors,

Craig Dahl
Senior Editor

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