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Summer is the perfect time for taking advantage of summer weather,
stepping outside and enjoying local parks! I have long been a lover of
City parks, both large and small. Parks offer a refuge amidst the hustle
and bustle of traffic and people, a place to catch a glimpse of nature
in an otherwise cement world, a spot to enjoy a swim, walk, hike and bit
of sunshine or shade, depending on the day.
Parks are
the perfect location for a picnic, gathering of friends or breath of
fresh air. I like to think of each park I visit as a little haven to be
discovered by the visitor passing through. From New York's Central Park
to San Francisco's Golden Gate Park to Seattle's Alki Beach, every City
park is unique and worth a wander.
Whenever I am in a
new City I love to visit at least one new park. In addition to the
opportunity to spend time outdoors, I also find parks offer some of the
best places for people watching and enjoying the local culture.
Seattle has over 485 parks and 3 are in walking distance from my
house in the West Seattle neighborhood. In just these 3 parks I can find
hiking trails, a community garden, a dog park, tennis courts, ball
fields, playgrounds and a spray park the neighborhood kids love!
A
few of my favorite Seattle parks include Golden Gardens, Alki Beach,
Green Lake, Volunteer Park, Lincoln Park, Seward Park and Westcrest
Park. All these, plus many others, are well worth a visit if you live (or find
yourself!) in Seattle, particularly during the beautiful Seattle summer
season.
Whenever I'm planning on heading outside to
explore one of my local parks in summer, I always make sure to prepare
with 5 essential items to make my experience even more enjoyable, which
I'm sharing with you today!
