Carkeek Park

This is our very first review of a park in King county and it does not disappoint! When one Savvy Mommy lives in Snohomish county and her BFF (another Savvy mommy) lives in King county, you meet somewhere in between! Windy, but warm temperatures along with rain-less afternoons made it a perfect time to fly our kites.

So on Monday April 23, 2012 we met at Carkeek Park to soak in a little bit of vitamin D and fly a kite. This park is breathtaking and the pictures on their website do not do it justice! Featuring acres and acres of all things 'northwest', this spot captures a bit of everything that defines our area. From the tress and grass, to the ocean waters and beaches, from the the playground to the picnic tables, this place has it all! Parking was decent considering we were there on a Monday afternoon, but I'm sure it fills up very fast on weekends.

Windy enough for kite flyin'

grassy area near the playground with a beautiful view

This fish "slide" is SO Seattle and the kids loved it

Can't wait to come back and explore the trails!

To say that she can 'fly' is an understatement

Pedestrian bridge from the park over the railroad tracks to the beach. Not stroller or wheelchair friendly (not sure if there is an alternative route or not).

YES, that is really sand in Washington

Which becomes pebbles and rocks as you get closer to the water