Best Rainy-Day Parks and Playgrounds Around Seattle and Beyond
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Wander the wooded trails at Camp Long. Photo: TIA International Photography for Seattle Parks and Recreation
Camp Long, Seattle
West Seattle is abundant with hiking options that are kid-friendly, and Camp Long is one of the best spots for keeping kids entertained in any weather. Explore the half-mile Middle Loop Trail where there’s something new to discover around every corner, including Schurman Rock, the country’s first man-made rock climbing structure built in the 1930s. Picnic shelters provide a dry spot for a lunch break, and you can also stop by the Environmental Learning Center to escape a downpour.
Location: 5200 35th Ave. S.W., Seattle. Free parking in the lot or on the streets nearby.
Warm up: There are tons of options in West Seattle around 35th and Fauntleroy, and also along California at the Junction. For a tasty kid-friendly lunch, try Coastline Burgers.
Next stop: Seward Park
