Local Parks
Wonderful places, but just didn't make the Wedding Site cut-
Gas Works
Susan's fave and extremely close. But perhaps a bit much "well-loved" by the locals. And we certainly don't want to freak out our faint-of-heart guests. Besides, there's no booze allowed there- so it's out of the running. Do swing by if you get the chance. It's uber-cool with a super view: Check out Kite Hill
(The Reverend SuZen [TM] has performed several wedding ceremonies here over the years.
http://thereverendsuzen.homestead.com/Quickies.html)
Carkeek Park
Lots of play area for the kiddos. Bridge over the train tracks takes you down to the beach (fun sensation to stand above one traveling below.) And a forested area complete with salmon runs. This one's got it all.
Kerry Park And Viewpoint
211 W Highland Dr., Seattle/Queen Anne
Did someone say "Frasier?"
[Yes, that is Mt. Rainier- a volcano!]
Volunteer Park
Our old 'hood. And when you're finished with the Asian Art Museum, Water Tower, errant outdoor Shakespeare in the park production, Conservatory, and Isamu Noguchi sculpture, go walk up and down the main drag -Broadway- for a nice slice of city life.
PS> The Lees [Bruce & Brandon] RIP nearby.
http://www.vrseattle.com/pages/vrview.php?cat_id=617&vrs_id=lee
Discovery Park
The largest city park in Seattle at 534 acres; it occupies most of the former Fort Lawton site.
"Breathtaking majesty." Situated on Magnolia Bluff overlooking Puget Sound, Discovery Park offers spectacular view of both the Cascade and the Olympic Mountain ranges. The secluded site includes two miles of protected tidal beaches as well as open meadow lands, dramatic sea cliffs, forest groves, active sand dunes, thickets and streams. And the (nicely landscaped) water treatment plant!
The Reverend SuZen[TM] performed an outdoor ceremony here a few years ago near Daybreak Star- Native American Cultural Center.
