10 Best Bike Paths for Seattle-Area Kids on Wheels
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Maple Leaf Reservoir Park paved path and sport courts. Credit: Nancy Chaney
Maple Leaf Reservoir Park, Seattle
Maple Leaf Reservoir Park is a calm leafy hangout, perfect for the littlest riders in your family — whether testing out two-wheelers, trikes or scooters — and those not yet ready to commit to longer distances. A smooth, flat path loops around this 16-acre park, which also includes a covered picnic shelter, sports courts and a huge grassy playfield. This year, Seattle Parks and Recreation and the Seattle Department of Transportation are collaborating to make it easier for bicyclists and pedestrians to access parks and nearby amenities.
There’s no shortage of fun once the bikes get tossed to the sidelines, either: Walk down the steps (or roll down the sidewalk) to the park’s lower level, which features a terrific, accessible playground, a zip line and a sweet butterfly garden.
Find it: Maple Leaf Reservoir Park is located at 1020 N.E. 82nd St. in Seattle.
Trail details: An outer asphalt pathway around the park is just under a half-mile.
Nearby: Just kitty-corner across Roosevelt Way from the park, you’ll find neighborhood favorite Cloud City Coffee. Or head to Kona Kitchen a couple of blocks away for Hawaiian plates and sandwiches.
Next trail: Seward Park
