12 Secret Gardens for Seattle-Area Kids and Families
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Climbing the Wood Wave sculpture at Kruckeberg Botanic Garden, Shoreline. Credit: Jennifer Kakutani
Kruckeberg Botanic Garden, Shoreline
I have never been to a more welcoming garden for children than Kruckeberg Botanic Garden in Shoreline.
Taking an enchanting self-guided tour, my children thoroughly enjoyed finding treasures throughout the garden, as I was learning about the plants and trees. Hidden in the woods a stunning driftwood climbing structure captivated all of us.
This intimate garden is like an exceptional backyard collection of exotic and rare plants suited to our Northwest climate. However, each of these plants is labeled and available for purchase in the nursery, which is why my daughter describes the garden as “a plant store with a big park in the back.” Simply stated, yet it’s delightfully true.
Kruckeberg Botanic Garden is open to the public Friday–Sunday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m., March through October. (The garden stays open 10 a.m.–3 p.m. November–mid-February.)
Location: 20312 15th Ave. N.W., Shoreline
Next stop: The Highline
