Nature
Frink Park
Since the earliest days of Seattle history,
today's Frink Park has served as a natural
woodland park where City residents could
enjoy mountain and sound views. Set
aside as a "private" park in 1883, the main
portion of the park was later purchased
by John M. and Abbie H. Frink and gifted
to the City on October 25, 1906. Today Frink Park is a 17.2 acre oasis
with heavily wooded hillsides and a ravine through which Fink Creek
flows. This popular park offers athletic fields, hiking trails, and
plenty of green space to just relax. And if you're into boats you can
take advantage of Leschi's marina.
Leschi Park
A 18.5 acre park
with a grassy
hillside that lies
west of Lakeside
Avenue S. and
features tennis
courts, picnic tables, and a
playground. The tennis court is
slightly private and secluded above
hillside below, which leads down
to the Lakeside Avenue and the
waterfront. This park also offers
picnic tables and a playground.
Leschi Marina is the launch pad
for the parade of Christmas Ships.
Come see the boats all decked
out in holiday lights—even hop
aboard one to enjoy an evening of
Christmas magic put on by Argosy Cruises.
Peppi's Playground
is definitely a playground, full of unique
playthings. And despite the playground
emphasis, there is room on the landscaped
grass for a picnic. The summer wading pool
is a popular gathering spot for the kiddos
on hot days.
