Top Rated Parks to Visit in Snoqualmie Falls

"On the north end of Lake Union, you'll find what may be the most unique park in the area. The 21-acre industrial area, formerly the site of a gas plant, was transformed in the 1975 into a recreational complex (a worldwide first). You'll find that there's plenty to do in the park, including kayaking, sailing, picnicking, and bicycling."

"Gasworks park sits on the North shores of Lake Union in the Fremont neighborhood. We highly suggest grabbing a late afternoon beer at Fremont Brewing Co and walking over to Gasworks Park for sunset. On still nights, with little wind, Lake Union will reflect the colorful city lights making for some really abstract city skyline shots."

"The self-taught Japanese master landscaper Fujitaro Kubota (1879-1973) was a horticultural trailblazer, using time-honoured Japanese techniques while embracing plants and trees native to the Pacific Northwest. Running a successful gardening business in South Seattle, Kubota developed this exquisite show garden, creating hills, valleys, streams, waterfalls, ponds and rocky outcrops in 20 acres. The Kubota Garden was a labour of love spanning five decades and purchased by the City of Seattle in 1987."

"With its neat, symmetrical lines and delicate stones and water wheels, the Kubota Garden will let you travel to Japan without stepping foot out of Washington. It’s one of the most gorgeous places to see in all of Seattle. Part of its beauty comes from the fact that it was a labor of love."

"On the Southern end of Lake Union, this 12-acre park is undoubtedly a unique find, very close to Seattle's downtown. Designed to optimize access to the waters and greenery of the City, Lake Union Park includes both water activities and access to green spaces for one to enjoy amidst nature. Here, one can experience the City's maritime heritage by enjoying the restored shoreline, launching boats, and water sports."

"Walk to Yale Avenue for some quick shopping at REI or follow Terry Avenue north to Lake Union Park and the Museum of History and Industry to learn the story of Seattle and its high-flying, computer-inventing ways. Look for the seaplanes taking off and landing on Lake Union just outside."

"A wonderful place to take a walk, a boat ride or simply relax while surrounded by grass and fresh air. The location is incredible, as it’s just a stone-throw away from Downtown Seattle and you can reach it by foot if you live or are staying in the heart of the city."

"Come splash, play and cool off at the seemingly new state-of-the-art water feature located at Jefferson Park. This park serves as both a playground and picnic site. Kids will also enjoy playing around the steep and deep tube slides and biking paths while their guardians will love the incredible views of the park's landscape or explore the beautiful walking trails."

"Named after one of America’s founding fathers, Thomas Jefferson, this park is one of the largest parks in Seattle, covering 52.4 acres. Inspired by Olmsted, this park offers some breathtaking views of the Duwamish River, the Olympic mountains and the Seattle city skyline. There is something for all ages at Jefferson Park."

"A one-of-a-kind urban park, there’s very little that’s natural about Freeway Park. A series of winding staircases, aggressive concrete architecture, and the never-ending roar of the interstate above make this park an acquired taste. Some Seattleites complain about the place, but if you want to practice your parkour, there's likely not a finer spot."

"A fountain at the south edge of Lawrence Halprin-designed Freeway Park is a dynamic, brutalist mountain—popular amongst parkour enthusiasts and engagement photographers alike. It also makes a fantastic backdrop to any Instagram portrait. A post shared by Kennerly Architecture (@kennerlyarchitecture) on Jul 12, 2018 at 5:36pm PDT"

"This radical pizza place has locations in Portland and Eugene, Oregon, as well as in Seattle!. With a whole case stacked high with pies, you can grab a slice of one of the vegan pies of the day or order a fresh whole pie to share (or eat entirely by yourself—no shame). Our vegan Broc You Like A Hurricane special: Follow Your Heart vegan cheese, Spinach, Buffalo Jackfruit and Green Onions."

"Nobody spins sexy ambience out of four walls and a kitchen like Susan Kaufman, whose Italian Serafina has played stage set now to two decades of pasta-twirling foreplay. She’s done it again, in a George Suyama-designed building just across the leafy courtyard from Serafina’s back door. It’s called Cicchetti (chi-KET-tee), after the social style of small-plate dining in Venice."

"This Eastlake restaurant has a perfectly romantic setting with dramatic views of Lake Union and downtown Seattle. The food focuses on Venetian- and Mediterranean-inspired tapas wit..."

"Two classic Seattle Italian destinations have a combined takeout menu filled with apps (arancini, polpettine) and pasta, plus sweets and plenty of Italian wine."

"Boasting four locations across the city these breakfast specialists have your brunch needs covered, highlighted by more than a half dozen Benedicts made with everything from smoked salmon to braised pork shoulder, as well as a diverse range of other "favorites" including biscuits topped with a local, foraged mushroom gravy, and a dungeness crab grilled cheese with gouda & spinach pesto, but the best option is probably something from their breakfast Bar, which is basically just a bunch of different kinds of pancakes, French toast, and waffles. How to Order: Call 206.462.6400 for pickup and GrubHub for delivery. Available for Delivery/Takeout"

"If you are planning to visit this restaurant for brunch, then be prepared to wait in the queue. But be assured that the wait is totally worth it because the dishes are really fresh and marvelous. You get dishes like West Coast Benedict, Green More Burrito, breakfast sandwich, pancakes, and French toast, egg preparations, and others."

"The quartet of local pizzerias has assembled a cook-at-home rib eye dinner kit that comes with a video tutorial (and suggested playlist!), salad, dessert, and Washington wine. A deluxe version adds cocktails and antipasti, and a single-serving version reinforces that everyone deserves, um, fancy meat on this day, regardless of their relationship status. Order online, or over the phone starting February 7, for weekend pickup February 12–14."

"North Acres Park is spread across 20.7 acres and is located between N 130th and the freeway. Surrounded by woods, this park offers some great trails into the forest, making it an excellent hiking spot. The open spaces with picnic tables and barbeque grills make this park a great picnic spot too."

"Viretta Park is a 1.8-acre park, with a magnificent view of Lake Washington by its side. This park is a two-tiered grassy spot, which is mostly known as an unofficial memorial for Kurt Cobain and is located just outside his former house. An evening spent at this park will be worth it as you go through the benches filled with notes to the late rockstar and lyrics of his songs."

"Viretta Park is famous for one thing: “Kurt’s bench.” The bench that Kurt Cobain may have spent lazy afternoons on in the early 90s is covered in dedications both passionate and humorous. Some leave artifacts, others curl up and commune with the departed songsmith. Apart from the cultural curiosity, though, the park is a rather nice, rugged little spot."

"A one-of-a-kind urban park, there’s very little that’s natural about Freeway Park. A series of winding staircases, aggressive concrete architecture, and the never-ending roar of the interstate above make this park an acquired taste. Some Seattleites complain about the place, but if you want to practice your parkour, there's likely not a finer spot."

"A fountain at the south edge of Lawrence Halprin-designed Freeway Park is a dynamic, brutalist mountain—popular amongst parkour enthusiasts and engagement photographers alike. It also makes a fantastic backdrop to any Instagram portrait. A post shared by Kennerly Architecture (@kennerlyarchitecture) on Jul 12, 2018 at 5:36pm PDT"