9 Hidden-Gem Playgrounds With Beautiful Views
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Ella Bailey Park. Credit: Linnea Westerlind
Ella Bailey Park, Magnolia
Excellent, accessible Ella Bailey Park is hugely popular with families from around Magnolia. The heart-stopping views of Mount Rainier on a clear day are unparalleled, and adults will have no problem lingering here while kids play. The playground has separate structures for older and younger kids, with dozens of climbing challenges and attractions. A bonus at this park is the flat, paved path circling the park that is perfect for kids to bike on while parents stroll and enjoy the view.
Location: 2601 W. Smith St., Magnolia. Free parking is available on adjacent residential streets. Buses stop at 28th Avenue West and West Smith Street; and at West McGraw Street and 32nd Avenue West.
Also nearby: At nearby Magnolia Playfield, find Pop Mounger Pool (seasonal outdoor swimming pool), a playground and ballfields, just a third of a mile to the west, up and over the hill.
Up next: Enatai Beach Park, Bellevue
