Discover a world of exciting local activities perfect for all ages. Whether you're seeking to connect with your community or simply looking for ways to spend quality time together, there's something for everyone to enjoy. Click below to explore local family-friendly outings!

Family-Friendly Events

SEATTLE SUMMER HIKES

Escape the hustle and bustle, and opt outside to make the most of the sunny days ahead. Your next adventure awaits!

Enjoy a multitude of great hikes from serene walks to challenging climbs in the Cascades, just a 30-40 minute drive along I-90.

Hard

MOUNT SI

8.0 miles, roundtrip
3,150 feet elevation gain
pass required

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Moderate

LITTLE SI

3.7 miles, roundtrip
1,300 feet elevation gain
pass required

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Moderate

RATTLESNAKE RIDGE

4.0 miles, roundtrip
2,078 feet elevation gain

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Beginner

COUGAR MOUNTAIN

8.0 miles, roundtrip
3,150 feet elevation gain

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Easy/Moderate

BRIDLE TRAILS STATE PARK

3.5 miles, roundtrip
450 feet elevation gain

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Moderate

TOLT-MACDONALD PARK

12.0 miles, roundtrip
400 feet elevation gain

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Easy

Discovery Park Loop Trail

2.8 miles, roundtrip
140 feet elevation gain

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Easy

Burke-Gilman Trail

20.0 miles, one-way
463 feet elevation gain

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Waterfront parks

Fun places to cool off along Kirkland and Seattle shores!

Marina Park

Marina Park is in Downtown Kirkland and close to many restaurants and shops. It features a sandy beach, boat launch, public art, and a beautiful open-air pavilion. Marina Park is home to many of Kirkland's special events, as well as summer concerts and magnificent views of Lake Washington and Seattle.

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O. O. Denny Park

O.O. Denny Park is a 47-acre city park in Kirkland. It has approximately 0.25 miles of Lake Washington shoreline, with great amenities such as BBQ grills, covered picnic structures near the shore, and hiking trails surrounding Denny Creek.

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Bif Bald Eagle Feather Bird Bird In Flight Usa

juanita beach park

Juanita Beach Park has 1000 feet of shoreline on Lake Washington with a rich history and has been a popular summer destination since the early 1900s. This park features a sandy beach, volleyball and tennis courts, ball fields, fishing, and a playground.

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Waverly Beach Park

Waverly Beach Park is located on Lake Washington with lovely views of Mt. Rainier. Waverly features a playground, restrooms, picnic areas, and a swimming area with a fully enclosed "U" shaped sunbathing dock.

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Doris Cooper Houghton Beach Park

Doris Cooper Houghton Beach Park is a waterfront community park featuring a playground, picnic areas, sand volleyball court, and seasonal swimming area. Restrooms are open seasonally from March through October. There is a small parking lot with 25 spaces including accessible parking.

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Duck Mallard Water Bird Anas Platyrhynchos

Marsh Park

Marsh Park is a 4-acre waterfront park in Kirkland with a large grass lawn, dock, picnic tables, restrooms, and a small parking lot. It is located in the Lakeview neighborhood and features views of the Seattle Skyline.

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Myrtle Edwards park

Myrtle Edwards Park in Seattle is a 4.8-acre public park along the Elliott Bay waterfront north of Belltown. This gorgeous park has fantastic views of the Olympics Mountains, Mount Rainier, and Puget Sound with easy access from downtown.

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Lake Union Park

Lake Union Park is a 12-acre park located at the south end of Lake Union in Seattle in the South Lake Union neighborhood. The park provides access to green space and water and celebrates the cultural, maritime, and industrial heritage of the city and region.

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Pier 62

Pier 62 is one acre of flexible public space featuring programming year-round with cultural, recreational, and educational programs that celebrate all communities and cultures. This historic wooden pier offers mountain and city skyline views with a tranquil atmosphere.

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matthews beach park

Matthews Beach Park is a 22-acre park in the Matthews Beach neighborhood of Seattle. Although a popular swimming beach in the summer, it is also open during the winter months.

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