Restoration work here continues as the property has become a refuge for natural habitat, giving salmon smolts a better chance of gaining the weight they need to thrive in the open ocean. It also offers a public overlook and resting spot adjacent to the Burke-Gilman Trail completion, and an education site where people can learn more about the importance of Ballard's shoreline to the salmon recovery picture.
The newly remodeled Ross Playfield Shelterhouse is located in a great neighborhood park. It is the idea location for birthday parties, summer picnics, community meetings, classes or other events.
Ross Playfield Shelterhouse wide doors roll open onto a large covered entrance. It is located adjacent to a children's play area and a grass playfield.
The viewpoint is dedicated to Norman Maust, a pioneer family member and avid boater. Two benched provide views of boats entering and leaving the Ballard Locks, Puget Sound maritime traffic as well as the Olympic Mountains.
This wooded ravine is in northwest Seattle. In 2003, it is home to at least 10 great blue heron nests. It includes a mix of private and public ownership, primarily between Northwest 90th and Northwest 92nd streets.
This project includes potential acquisitions to connect and extend existing green space in the North Beach Natural Area.
Marvin's Garden is a quiet oasis across the street from Bergen Place Park in Ballard. Its five benches on a stone-embedded concrete patio are surrounded by cedar trees, shrubbery, and flowers in planters. It is also the site of the red brick Ballard Centennial Bell Tower, created to hold the old Ballard City Hall bell at the site where the City Hall stood, and to mark the Ballard Avenue Historic District. Note the inlaid compass in the floor of the bell tower.
Loyal Heights Playfield, adjacent to Loyal Heights Community Center, includes ballfields, and a children's play area.
Located in Ballard on Puget Sound, this popular park offers extraordinary views of Puget Sound and the Olympic Mountains.
A recent project restored two wetlands, established a short loop trail, and restored the northern beach. Golden Gardens offers strolls along a rugged coastline, hikes through forest trails, sunbathing on sandy beaches, fishing from a pier and a boat launch.
The park is also home to an off-leash area for dogs in the upper northern portion of the park.
Gilman Playground’s features include ballfields, tennis courts, an adventure playground and play area, and wading pool.
A quiet 4,000 square foot park located at the convergence of two street ends and included a winding nature path leading through trees and native plants.
Located in northwest Seattle, this popular park offers extraordinary views of Puget Sound and the Olympic Mountains.
Years of hard work by neighbors and volunteers have brought salmon back to Pipers Creek in Carkeek Park.
