Best Outdoor Activities for Kids in Seattle
32 outdoor adventures for families in Seattle. Parks, trails, playgrounds, and fresh-air fun for every age group.
Highest rated: Living Northwest Trail, Pacific Connections Gardens at Washington Park Arboretum, Discovery Park Playground. 28 are free. Every listing includes age ratings, stroller access, and parent tips.
Top Picks
Living Northwest Trail
5 starsThe Living Northwest Trail focuses on animals native to the Pacific Northwest — river otters, wolves, cougars, and bald eagles — which makes the whole
Pacific Connections Gardens at Washington Park Arboretum
4.9 starsThe Pacific Connections Gardens explore five distinct Pacific Rim ecosystems — Chile, Australia, China, Korea, and New Zealand — side by side in a way
Discovery Park Playground
4.9 starsDiscovery Park's playground benefits from being inside Seattle's largest urban park — after playing, kids can walk to 2 miles of beach, a historic lig
Bloedel Reserve
4.8 starsBloedel Reserve has a genuine fairy-tale quality — 150 acres of towering conifers, moss-covered trails, a Japanese garden with a still reflecting pool
NatureScaping of SW Washington's Wildlife Botanical Gardens
4.8 starsThis wildlife botanical garden is specifically designed to attract Pacific Northwest wildlife, so visiting is like a real-world scavenger hunt: kids l
Living Northwest Trail
Ages: Best for ages 2-12
Pacific Connections Gardens at Washington Park Arboretum
Ages: All ages
Discovery Park Playground
Ages: All ages
Bloedel Reserve
Ages: Best for ages 3 and up; toddlers enjoy it with supervision
NatureScaping of SW Washington's Wildlife Botanical Gardens
Ages: Best for ages 3-12
Washington Park Arboretum
Ages: All ages
Deane's Children's Park
Ages: Best for ages 0-10
Maple Leaf Park Playground
Ages: Best for ages 0-10
Discovery Park
Ages: All ages
Ella Bailey Park
Ages: All ages
Green Lake Park Playground
Ages: All ages
Seward Park Playground
Ages: Best for ages 0-10
West Woodland Park Playground
Ages: Best for ages 0-10
Salmon Slide - Carkeek Park Playground
Ages: Best for ages 2-10
"Artists At Play" Playground
Ages: 2–10 years
Carl S. English Jr. Botanical Garden
Ages: All ages
Bellevue Botanical Garden
Ages: All ages
Seattle Children's PlayGarden
Ages: Best for ages 2-12, including children with disabilities
Meridian Playground
Ages: Best for ages 0-11
Ballard Playspace
Ages: 2–10 years
SSC Arboretum
Ages: All ages
Alki Playground and Whale Tail Park
Ages: All ages
Highline SeaTac Botanical Garden
Ages: All ages
Cougar Mountain Zoo
Ages: Best for ages 2-12
Safari
Ages: 2–12 years
Lakewood Playground
Ages: Best for ages 0-10
Yesler Playground
Ages: Best for ages 2-10
Fairmount Playground
Ages: Best for ages 0-10
Science Center Outdoor Water Area
Ages: Best for ages 2-9
Gas Works Park Kid Playground
Ages: All ages (playground for kids; park for everyone)
South Park Playground Park
Ages: Best for ages 0-10
University Playground Park
Ages: Best for ages 2-10
Common Questions
- What are the best outdoor activities for kids in Seattle?
- 32 outdoor family activities in Seattle. Highest rated: Living Northwest Trail, Pacific Connections Gardens at Washington Park Arboretum, Discovery Park Playground, Bloedel Reserve, NatureScaping of SW Washington's Wildlife Botanical Gardens. Parks, trails, playgrounds, and more.
- Are there free outdoor things to do with kids in Seattle?
- 28 outdoor activities in Seattle are free, including Pacific Connections Gardens at Washington Park Arboretum, Discovery Park Playground, NatureScaping of SW Washington's Wildlife Botanical Gardens.
- How many outdoor activities in Seattle are stroller-friendly?
- 24 of the 32 outdoor activities in Seattle are fully stroller-friendly.
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