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The forested area is Discovery Park, with the brown area being the Fort Lawton Military Reserve. Discovery Park was created in the early 1970s from land surplus to the U.S. Army's Fort Lawton. The site for the 1,100-acre (4.5 km 2) fort had been given to the Army by the city in 1898, and the fort opened in 1900. The Army offered to sell it back ...
The best places to see spring flowers in Seattle: The manicured gardens of Bloedel Reserve and the Washington Park Arboretum are best for vibrant spring blooms, including azaleas and cherry blossoms.
Denny-Blaine Park (One of the "improved parks" mentioned in the Seattle Park Board's annual report for 1909) The City of Seattle Parks and Recreation department lists a number of other parks, playgrounds, and playfields "influenced or recommended" by the Olmsteds, including the city's largest park: 534-acre (2.16 km 2) Discovery Park. [1]
Several bike and pedestrian trails are maintained by the Seattle Department of Transportation or administered jointly by both departments. A number of waterfront parks are administered by the Port of Seattle, a municipal corporation. Seattle's oldest park is Denny Park and its largest is Discovery Park. This list has only the notable parks.
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Dash Point State Park: Federal Way: King: Puget Sound: 398 acres, nature center opened in 2012 Discovery Park: Seattle: King: Puget Sound: 534 acres, operated by the City, features the Discovery Park Environmental Learning Center Dungeness River Audubon Center: Sequim: Clallam: Olympic Peninsula: located in Railroad Bridge Park: Feiro Marine ...
“On Jan. 18, Seattle will host the annual Women’s March, advocating for equality, justice and women’s empowerment.” | Opinion
Discovery Park, in the northwest, encompasses 534 acres (2.16 km 2) and is Seattle's largest park. Seven miles of trails provide visitors with views of Puget Sound and the Olympic Mountains. Parts of Fort Lawton, such as the officers' homes and other historic buildings, remain in the park, though many are now private residences. Discovery Park ...