10 Best Things to Do With Kids at Seattle’s Discovery Park

Talking about this amazing tree is how I first got my son to hike with me along Discovery Park’s loop trail. This arboreal giant is totally wow-worthy. But it might not be for the faint-of-heart parent watching from below as their kid scales its heights. If you trust your climber’s sure-footedness and judgment, they will love it. There’s also plenty of fun to be had at ground level, running around the tree’s trunk and admiring its immensity.

Find it: From the visitor center at the east parking lot, take the loop trail heading north. You’ll soon pass through a short tunnel. In roughly 15 minutes of walking along the loop trail, you’ll encounter the giant tree.

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