7 parks in Seattle that are perfect places to visit this Earth Day

It’s Earth Day this Thursday, and one of the best ways to celebrate is by getting out and enjoying all things nature.

Grab your bike, pack a picnic, or simply bring along a book and venture out to one of these wonderful parks that our great city has to offer.

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Here are seven of our favorite parks in Seattle, perfect for celebrating Earth Day.

Cowen and Ravenna Parks

 

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For those who’d like to mesh the city with nature, Cowen and Ravenna Parks are where you should set up your blanket. Enjoy sharing miles of green with sparrows, squirrels, and more, all while keeping the city close.

Kerry Park

 

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If you’re wanting to do some reflecting about the way humans have built over natural lands, Kerry Park is the perfect spot for your Earth Day. Although the grassy park is gorgeous, the views of the city lights may remind you that we’re losing our earth to urbanization. A little dark? sure. But Earth Day should include at least a little reflection.

Location: 211 West Highland Drive, Seattle

Washington Park Arboretum

 

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What is an arboretum, you ask? It’s an area devoted to the planting of trees and shrubs. In a way, it’s a museum of trees. The park itself is laced with miles of walkable trails and bridges, and it even houses its very own Japanese garden. This park will remind you that there are people out there working to rebuild over the deforestation.