10 Best Things to Do With Kids at Seattle’s Discovery Park
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Play in the sand at the sand dune along the loop trail. Credit: Nancy Chaney
The bluff and the sandy area
On a sunny day, or any day, your kids will love digging in the big sandy area along the bluff. Bring the shovels, buckets and toys for beach play, though there’s no water here — Puget Sound is quite a ways down the hill (more on the beach later). But you won’t need any water on the bluff: There’s great sand and amazing views. Watch ferries and other marine traffic, take in the view of the Olympic Mountains or scan the water for signs of orcas.
Find it: The sandy area is located on the park’s loop trail. For the shortest walking route, park in the south parking lot, although you can also reach this area by taking a slightly longer walk from the east parking lot (where the visitor center is).
Next stop: giant tree
