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Carkeek Park

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Broadview, Seattle

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Carkeek Park

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Ranked #8 for picnics in Seattle
"Sunset is amazing, and picnic area is great"(3 Tips)
"The North Bluff Trail has the best views."(2 Tips)
"Coho and Chum salmon that return to this park to spawn every fall"(2 Tips)
"hike up the trail that goes to the right of the main parking."(9 Tips)

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Goutham GaneshApril 24, 2016
The best place to find the missing pieces of your peace of mind :) Lush green trails, bird watching, vast waters, empty benches, rain, music, a stupid friend and a coffee!!
Kyle SimonNovember 21, 2012
Been here 10+ times
Don't forget to hike up to the viewpoint on the southwest side of the park for an amazing view of the sound. There are also caves that are said to be in a secret area of the park.
Holly Bernard-JonesJuly 12, 2015
Great hike, beautiful views and lots to do - playgrounds, picnic areas, beach, meadows. Good place to spend a day!
Maria ParamonovaMarch 17, 2013
Been here 10+ times
There is a nice playground for kids, a picnic area, the beach, and Alaskan Way Railroad - children love to watch trains crossing by. Also there are many frains for hiking and riding a bisycle.
Robby DelawareJuly 4, 2012
Carkeek Park has a combination of a beach, and a series of densely vegetated ravines. If you've never been, I highly recommend it. Read more
K12 IncJune 16, 2011
Did you know? The Coho and Chum salmon that return to this park to spawn every fall are anadromous species, meaning that they have adapted to live in both fresh and salt water. Read more
Gaston Motola AcunaJuly 28, 2018
Pretty decent park to be right smack in the middle of the city. If you are looking for a long hike this isn't the place... you will need to do laps in this place.
Troy MinkSeptember 2, 2013
Careful... Have noticed mid to late 30's blondish white male + glasses exhibiting stalking-like behaviors on more than one occasion. Today, Sept 1st, was wearing dark blue t-shirt w light shorts
Ashley HermansyahJanuary 14, 2011
Love this park, it's my new hiking spot. The trails are great, the views are amazing, there's a beach and a train that passes by every once in a while.
DoraJune 30, 2010
Miss the peak salmon viewing in July at the Ballard Locks? Head here in the late fall, when Piper's Creek is alive with salmon returning to their spawning grounds.Powered by ParentsConnect.com Read more
EverydayAugust 31, 2014
One of the more underrated parks in Seattle. Nice beach suitable for flying kites.
Laura CohnJuly 22, 2013
Great place to reserve tables for a party!! Warn your guests that parking is unobtanuim!!
Brad DAugust 16, 2015
Been here 5+ times
Great spot to catch a sunset.
ozge kantarApril 10, 2016
Sunset is amazing, and picnic area is great
Ken PrchalDecember 11, 2011
Been here 10+ times
Favorite run: beginning near the entrance off 100th Pl, along the canal all the way to the sound, then up the bluff, and back
Josh OhlmannMarch 4, 2012
The North Bluff Trail has the best views. Try it!
Andrew BApril 8, 2013
The tide pools and sunsets are spectacular!
Robby DelawareJuly 4, 2012
Great place to walk and take pictures. Read more
Alison Byrne FieldsMarch 8, 2018
The trail signs are perplexing.
Chrissy MayorNovember 15, 2009
Been here 5+ times
Beautiful park! If you go around sunset the train runs under the bridge so you can watch from above :D
RobertWebster CookAugust 2, 2023
Nice on high tide.
Adrienne HallSeptember 19, 2013
Great hiking trails
Kurtis KuykendallApril 19, 2015
Great train watching
Andrew KostDecember 23, 2015
Been here 10+ times
Nice place for train spotting.
Zackary BrownNovember 13, 2014
Checkout where the Salmon run the river!!
Lyndsey LNovember 20, 2014
The squirrels here are quite well fed
Joel BeattieJuly 1, 2013
Exquisite view..
RobertWebster CookAugust 2, 2023
Is nice on high tide
Mary SJune 9, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Stand on the bridge while a train goes under it!
Oremo OchilloJuly 6, 2015
Family fun on the beach
Joseph ColeAugust 6, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Don't breathe in too deep if you are walking past the sewage treatment plant.
Julie PJune 8, 2011
Great play area for tots and playground for older kids.
Jorg WinklerMay 14, 2015
Burger King
Mary SAugust 30, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Sunsets are lovely
Myk OLearyMay 20, 2011
Lots of nice trails at this park. The beach is not as nice as Golden Gardens, but the overlook is much better. Read more
JSRJuly 21, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Watch out for the speed trap at the bottom of the hill!
Oremo OchilloJuly 6, 2015
Walking on the trail.
Oremo OchilloJuly 6, 2015
Does that say toxic clams?
Myk OLearyMay 20, 2011
This park has a great kids play area Read more
Alexis GreenJune 12, 2009
hike up the trail that goes to the right of the main parking.
Chrissie CirovicMarch 15, 2010
forest, waterfront, and wetlands - all in one place.
Dafny VogelNovember 6, 2011
Stand on the overpass as a train passes underneath.
Margaret TysonJuly 7, 2009
Been here 5+ times
Go to Carkeek Park at low tide and explore the tide pools!
Theresa FabulousJune 18, 2011
Take a walk on the beach.
Anna SJuly 6, 2009
Hike the trails and skip rocks on the beach

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