Swing High, Zip Fast: Most Adventurous Playgrounds Around Seattle
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Run at play at the huge Wilburton Hill Park. Photo: Linnea Westerlind
Wilburton Hill Park, Bellevue
Although it’s a huge park (more than 100 acres), Wilburton Hill Park is much less well-known than neighboring Bellevue Botanical Garden. You can combine visits to these parks for a fun, adventurous half day of play, and Wilburton’s zip line is a great place to start. Sit or stand on the disc and take a good push off the small hill to get the most speed.
The rest of the play area includes a colorful train, a net spinner, swings and a two-story tree-house-style structure. Fabulous flat hiking trails run adjacent to the botanical garden to the west of the play area (or drive down the street and park closer for little legs).
Location: 12400 Main St. in Bellevue. Free parking is available in the lot near the playground. Buses stop about a half-mile away.
Next stop: Sunset Neighborhood Park
