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The suspension bridge approach to the Sammamish treehouse. Photo: Devon Hammer
Magical spots for outdoor play
Inspiration most often lies outside our front door. And if kids happen to encounter something magical, say, a tree house, fort or hobbit door woven into an outing, their inspiration can go into overdrive. But where to find these secret spots designed to spark our kids’ imaginations?
We’ve collected nine places around Puget Sound that could fuel hours of outdoor play for kids, from tree houses and decommissioned forts to hobbit houses. Some are suitable for a day trip, while some are a short drive away.
- Pete’s Treefort
- Fort Casey Historical State Park
- Sammamish tree house
- Canopy tower and tree houses at IslandWood
- Tree house tower at Mercer Slough Environmental Education Center
- Fort Worden Historical State Park
- Treehouse Point
- Stump house at Guillemot Cove
- Gnome and hobbit houses
First stop: Pete’s Treefort
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Editor’s note: This article was originally published several years ago, and was most recently updated in January 2025 with the addition of Pete’s Treefort. Krista Tsai, Meredith Charaba and Vicky McDonald contributed to this article.
