northeast seattle

View Ridge Playfield

Location: Northeast Seattle/View Ridge
Address: 4408 N.E. 70th St.
Acreage: 9.1

This large park in north Seattle is aptly named after its neighborhood. And, it’s a great neighborhood park. Walking paths wind through the tall trees, which are a mix of evergreens, oaks and […]

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Sacajawea Playground

December 13, 2012
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Located: North Seattle/Maple Leaf
Address: 1726 N.E. 94th St.
Acreage: 2.6

A few wooded trails and a large sloping lawn lead visitors down to Sacajawea Elementary School in the Maple Leaf neighborhood. Kids will want to climb on the stair-like cement structure at the […]

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Lake City Memorial Triangle

December 5, 2012
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Location: North Seattle/Lake City
Address: 31st Ave. N.E. and Lake City Way
Acreage: 0.01

This tiny triangle at the corner of 31st Ave. N.E. and Lake City Way is easily missed. Cross the street from here and you’ll reach the slightly more interesting […]

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Virgil Flaim Park

November 14, 2012
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Location: North Seattle/Lake City
Address: 2750 N.E. 123rd St.
Acreage: 2.8

I couldn’t get enough of the gorgeous trees covered in red, orange and yellow leaves lining a gravel path around this park. Recently renamed Virgil Flame Park, the nearly three-acre park is […]

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