9 Hidden-Gem Playgrounds With Beautiful Views
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Redondo Beach and Pier. Credit: Linnea Westerlind
Redondo Beach and Pier, Des Moines
The long curving beach at Redondo Beach Park offers hours of digging and exploring fun for kids, while adults take in views of Puget Sound, Vashon Island and the Olympic Mountains. The aging fishing pier has closed, but an adjacent small aquarium, operated by Highline College, is free and open to the public on Saturdays, 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
Location: Redondo Beach Drive South and Redondo Way South, Des Moines. Free parking is available on nearby streets. There is a paid parking lot off Redondo Way South.
Also nearby: Cross Redondo Beach Drive South to find Wooton Park, hidden just steps away up the hill. Here, kids can play on the colorful plastic play structure with four slides and a tunnel. You can also take advantage of the barbecue grills and picnic tables.
Up next: Ward Springs Park, Queen Anne
