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Pritchard Island Beach

January 25, 2010
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Location: South Seattle/Rainier Beach
Address: 8400 55th Ave. S.
Acreage: 19.1

I bet you’ve never heard of Pritchard Island Beach. I’m guessing you’re also wondering why you’ve never heard there’s an island in Seattle. Am I right?

Well, this wonderful waterfront […]

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Matthews Beach Park

September 11, 2009
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Location: Northeast Seattle
Address: Sand Point Way N.E. and N.E. 93rd St.
Acreage: 22

I sometimes think Matthews Beach Park gets a little forgotten and neglected in the shadow of its more popular big brother, Magnuson Park.

It’s much smaller, it doesn’t have any […]

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Leschi Park

Location: Central Seattle/Leschi
Address: 201 Lakeside Ave. S.
Acreage: 18.5

It’s one of the last warm days of summer, and I’ve caught some kids getting a cheap thrill in Leschi. One after another, with giggles and shouts, they’re jumping from the pier next […]

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Madrona Park

September 1, 2009
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Location: Central Seattle/Madrona
Address: 853 Lake Washington Blvd.
Acreage: 31.2

Alright, who are these people who get to live across the street from Madrona Park? Views of Mt. Rainier and Bellevue, Lake Washington at their doorstep, hiking trails just steps away… these guys have it good […]

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