T H E G R E AT O U T D O O R S
In most U.S. metropolises, you have to venture miles outside
the city limits to enjoy anything remotely resembling an 'outdoor'
experience. But, in Wallingford, the urban-rural juxtaposition is a little
less demarcated. Parks and trails abound as well as views for miles.
Woodland Park
The 90-acre Woodland Park lies just north of Wallingford's
northern border, and comprises a miniature golf range, a picnic
area and trails. Between the rose garden, playgrounds, picnic
areas, and green spaces, Woodland Park has a lot to offer. The
park is large enough that it is easy to get away from the traffic
and forget that you're in the big city and can easily be an all
day trip if you so chose. Abundant wildlife in the area, including
rabbits! Always fun for the kids to see animals in their (semi)
natural environment.
Woodland Park
Gas Works Park
Located in South Wallingford, Gas Works Park reflects this area's eclectic regard for the
environment. Overlooking Lake Union, the 19-acre park is home to a former gas manufacturing
plant, the plant operated from 1906 to 1956 and was bought by the City of Seattle for park
purposes in 1962. The park opened to the public in 1975.The old compressor building and
adjoining chimneys have been preserved as
part of the recreational area. There is a small
children's park area, as well as a kite-flying hill on
site. Gas Works Park features a small children's
play area as well as an artificial kite-flying hill
with an elaborately sculptured sundial built into
its summit. For many years has hosted one of
Seattle's two major Fourth of July fireworks
events, it is also the traditional end point of
the Solstice Cyclists and the start point for
Seattle's World Naked Bike Ride.
Gas Works Park
