Favorite Park/Beach in Seattle area?

suzie711 · September 2011

Dh and I are both off on Thursday and want to have a fun family day outside since it's supposed to be gorgeous. I was thinking of Alki for beach/park and maybe lunch somewhere but DH wants to go to Maggie Bluffs in Magnolia for lunch (I'm open to other suggestions though) ..

So - what is your favorite park or beach to go to on a hot day in Seattle? Just looking for something fun and different since we don't usually hang out in the city much (we live South)

I know Discovery Park is in Magnolia - I haven't been there since before DS and can't remember how much fun it would be for a toddler...

doublem · September 2011

The Discovery Park beach is really nice. I love both Golden Gardens and Carkeek Park, too! Since it will be Thursday and school is back in session, you might have a lot of that beach to yourselves.

Seattle_JiLLn · September 2011

I love Newcastle Beach Park... it's on the east side obviously (Newcastle) but it's got a big sandy beach with shallow water for a pretty long ways out... a nice toddler play ground, tons of grassy area to run around in, and a good paved loop if you want to bring bikes or riding toys....

koosh ball · September 2011

The only issue with Discovery park is that they have put up signs saying you can't drive down to the beach. The hike is pretty big so I wouldn't say the beach there is toddler friendly.

I would pick Golden Gardens... they just opened the coolest kids park ever. https://www.myballard.com/2011/08/05/new-playground-at-golden-gardens-is-now-open/

preston18 · September 2011

We've really enjoyed Houghton Beach in Kirkland. Great playground, lifeguards, but the bottom is rocky.

Whatever you do, do NOT go to Juanita. It was disgusting.

moohaha · September 2011

either Alki or Golden Gardens.

That said -- my preference is Golden Gardens. It's huge, lots of parking, there's a brand new playground, the train goes by (which kids LOVE), the sand is soft, there's a little snack shack, and you can always drive down Seaview to places like Ray's Boathouse for a bite to eat.

iHeartHimMore · September 2011

Ditto Golden Gardens - sandy beach, lots of grass, great new park. We'll be heading there at some point this week too.

chibipoe · September 2011

I love Carkeek Park, we used to live across the street and there were always lots of families there.

StellaZ · September 2011

Lincoln Park - beach, playground, bike path, outdoor pooland playground all in one car-free spot - beautiful views too. I'm a little board as it's less than :10 from my house.

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