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Alki Beach Park is a 135.9-acre (55.0 ha) park located in the West Seattle neighborhood of Seattle, Washington that consists of the Elliott Bay beach between Alki Point and Duwamish Head. [2] It has a 0.5 miles (0.80 km) of beachfront, and was the first public salt-water bathing beach on the west coast of the United States.
Matthews Beach Park is a 22-acre (0.9 km 2) park in the Matthews Beach neighborhood of Seattle, Washington. It is a popular swimming beach in the summer, although it is also open during winter months. [1] The park also hosts an annual "Polar Bear Plunge" sponsored by Seattle Parks and Recreation on New Year's Day. [2] [3]
Denny Blaine Park is a 2 acres (8,100 m 2) water-front park in the Denny-Blaine neighborhood of Seattle, Washington.With picturesque views of Bellevue directly across the lake and Mount Rainier in the distance, it is primarily used for picnicking, sunbathing, and swimming.
Howell Park (also known as Howell Beach Park and Howell Street Park) [1] [2] is a public park in Seattle's Madrona neighborhood, in the U.S. state of Washington. [3] The small beachfront park abuts Lake Washington. [4] It is used for nude recreation [5] and has "historically been more for the boys" (referring to gay men), according to The Stranger.
Echo Lake Park contains popular amenities such as a beach, paved trails, a playground, and public art. [5] Echo Lake is stocked with rainbow trout by the Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife. [6] The lake suffers from high nutrient levels (eutrophication), causing algal growth and impacting water quality.
I took a $6.50 ferry to Vashon Island, a scenic spot near Seattle.. The ferry ride was only 20 minutes long and had beautiful views of the Puget Sound. I had a great time on the island and even ...