Mountaineers Books Discovering Seattle Parks

Linnea Westerlind has visited each of Seattles 426 city parks, an effort which she documented on her blog, YearofSeattleParks.commaking her the absolutely perfect person to guide you to just the right park for your picnic, an outing with the kids, family reunion, or simply a fun new place to explore.

Discovering Seattles Parks is based on Westerlinds blog, but for this new guidebook she has revisited and further researched every single park she describes, and now includes even more detailed information and descriptions.

Organized by neighborhood, such as Downtown, Queen Anne, or Northeast Seattle, the guide features full-color photos throughout and simple, illustrated maps for the largest parks with more complex trail systems. Each parks listing includes:

Icons for key featuresplaygrounds, viewpoints, waterfront spots, hidden parks, and dog parks
Public transportation and parking directions
Details on the parks history
Highlights such as public art, water features, cycling paths, and more
Color photographs that capture the parks essence

Discovering Seattles Parks will keep families, walkers, dog-lovers, and kids of all ages busy with year-round exploration and fun!