Sunday, January 26, 2014

Walt Hundley Playfield

Looking for a spot in West Seattle to kick a soccer ball, throw a football, toss a baseball, play lacrosse, or sling the Frisbee? Situated behind Our Lady of Guadalupe and a block off 35th Walt Hundley offers a lot of open space to enjoy on a NW day. The park also offers a stunning view of downtown Seattle as well as the Cascade Mountains. It's a great place to fly a kite if you are in need of open sky. The bathrooms are open and well they are park restrooms but work in an emergency. Pretty cool spot to let the kids run free and wide.
Ratings for this park:                                         
Age: 1-18
Playground: Yes, good for up to 6 or so
Bike Area: Yes, long path through out the park
Sports Equipment: Yes; tennis court, field for football, soccer, lacrosse, or pretty much anything, and baseball backstops through out.               
Highlights: Open sky and amazing view into downtown on a clear day. One of the highest points in Seattle proper. 
Crowd Levels: Never seems to be to  crazy, there are league soccer games from spring-fall but even then there is open area to be had.
Hours: Dusk till dawn



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Hiawatha Park and Community Center

Nestled just off West Seattle's California Ave Hiawatha park offers families large playing fields, playground, and large amounts of grass area. Contained on the grounds is Hiawatha Community Center and bordering to the south is West Seattle High School. The park offers a natural setting while still featuring great playing areas.










Ratings for this park:                                         
Age: 1-18
Playground: Yes
Bike Area: Yes but limited unless done on dirt walking path or courts 
Sports Equipment: Yes; basketball, tennis, track, soccer, long jump pit, discus throwing ring, and football field.              
Highlights: Setting and overall space. Can make you feel like you are the only one there even though there are plenty of people in the park 

Crowd Levels: Seems reasonable most time except during high school events
Hours: Dusk till dawn


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