Location: Queen Anne
Address: Taylor Ave. N. and Newton St.
Acreage: 1.02
I made a great discovery on Queen Anne recently and found two of my favorite new parks.
Maclean Park, on the eastern side of the Hill not only offers fabulous views of Lake Union and beyond, but its lovely trails connect to nearby Trolley Hill Park. These well-constructed and surprisingly wooded paths are a short, but fun urban hike.
Everyone knows the immensely popular walking/running loop around the top of Queen Anne Hill, which often makes it crowded. If you’re looking for a quiet escape, check out these two parks instead.
By the way, the Macleans were one of those lucky families who moved into this neighborhood about 100 years ago and ended up significant property owners. The greenbelt where you’re hiking was their backyard.
#285 (Visited 5/25/11)