We are lucky in NW Seattle to have so many great playgrounds and parks to explore. From swings to slides, to climbing walls and water features, NW Seattle parks and playgrounds keep my kids active, are a great place to meet old friends (and make new! friends), and they're FREE!
I often get asked what our favorite playgrounds are, so I thought I'd share here with you my family's picks for our top five playgrounds and parks to visit in NW Seattle.
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950 NW Carkeek Park Rd.
Seattle, WA 98177
What we love about Carkeek Park:
Carkeek has so many different activities that the whole family can enjoy. Several playgrounds including a really cool salmon slide, hiking trails, and a beautiful beach to explore to name just a few.
Amenities at Carkeek Park:
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2001 NW Canoe Pl.
Seattle, WA 98117
What we love about Salmon Bay Park:
Salmon Bay Park is a wonderful community park that has play areas for all ages. Baby swings, a sandbox for the toddlers, and a zipline for the older kids.
Amenities at Salmon Bay Park:
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9536 Ashworth Ave N.
Seattle, WA 98103
What we love about Licton Springs Park:
Renovated in 2016 this park has several play areas; something for every age group. Need to really get some energy out? Licton Springs Park also has several winding paths through wooded preserves.
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12718 1st Ave NE
Seattle, WA. 98125
What we love about Northacres Park:
Set back in the trees Northacres park has separate play areas for toddlers and older kids. Northacres also has a spray park, hiking trails, and 2 ball fields.
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5701 22nd Ave NW
Seattle, WA 98107
What we love about Ballard Commons Park:
Ballard Commons Park features a skate bowl, a spray park and some great grassy area ready for a picnic.
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Hope this list of top five playgrounds and parks in NW Seattle helps you find -- or rediscover! -- some fun places for your family to explore this summer. Now get those kids out to play!
