Magnuson Park
This former naval station is one of the biggest parks in Seattle, and is well known as a great water park as well as a kite flying spot. Plus, this is where the famed "Sound Garden" resides, where the Seattle band got its name.
Location: Seattle
7400 Sand Point Way NE
Hours:4:00 am to 11:30 pm from May 1 to Labor Day, 4:00 am to 10:00 pm after Labor to April 30.
Parking: Parking lots and some street parking.
Phone: (206) 684-4946
Food/dining: Not much nearby.
Restrooms: Yes.
Facilities:
Paved biking trail, walking trial, public boat launch, picnic area, playground, swimming beach, wading pool, art walk.
Remarks:Fully fenced off-leash area, it is the only off-leash area within city limits with water access. It is also the biggest. This is also a great place to fly a kite. Sand Point Head is a grassy 35-foot hill with no trees to trap your kite. Junior League of Seattle donated the playground. The waters of Lake Washington offers good windsurfing. Also, the Artwalk is NOAA’s art collection includes six outdoor artworks by nationally recognized artists. Of special interest is the "Sound Garden," located atop a knoll near NOAA’s boundary with Sand Point Magnuson Park. This installation features pipes that generate muted tones, with the pitch dependent on the direction and velocity of the wind. In all, the NOAA art collection pleases the eye, challenges the mind and enchants the ear.
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