Artists at Play at Seattle Center
Artists helped design this next-level playground (pictured above) in the shadow of the Space Needle, but clearly someone diabolical came up with that 30-foot-high slide, which can be accessed only via a spiderweblike climbing structure. Littler, less-fearless kids will appreciate the interactive musical play area and sculptural swing set.
Westcrest Park
Planes buzz constantly overhead, skyline and mountain views are everywhere, and the Delridge parkâs recent expansion bestowed a new rope-climbing dome, some aviation-inspired public art, hillside slides, and tons of space for general running around. Best of all, there are
two ziplinesâkids can learn the fine art of waiting their turn another day.Â