Top 10 Favorite Parks & Playgrounds for Toddlers - Seattle + Eastside

Looking for toddler-friendly parks to explore around Seattle and the Eastside? We’ve rounded up our favorite spots - from inclusive playgrounds and shady spray parks to scenic waterfront parks perfect for strollers, snacks, and endless energy burning! Share your own favorites in the comments section!

Seattle Favorites

  1. Bayview-Kinnear Park (Lower Kerry Park) — Large lawn + small playground with hill slide views — ideal for running toddlers.

  2. East Queen Anne Playground — Classic neighborhood playground with benches and a wading pool for summer splash fun.

  3. Yesler Terrace Park — Inclusive playground with sensory elements, saucer swing, and turf hill — great for toddlers and imaginative play.

  4. Cascade Playground (South Lake Union) — Tot structure + sand pit + space to roam while you sip a coffee.

  5. Seattle Children’s PlayGarden — Inclusive fenced play space with basket swing & musical elements (check hours before visiting).

Eastside Favorites

  1. Bellevue Downtown Park Playground — Huge modern playground + soft surfaces + strollers-friendly walking loop in gorgeous Bellevue Downtown Park.

  2. Crossroads Park (Bellevue) — Spacious playground with slides, climbers, swings and an interactive spray pad in summer — picnic tables too.

  3. Feriton Spur Park (Kirkland) — Smaller playground with zip line & climbing features next to the Cross Kirkland Corridor trail — perfect for a bike/scooter combo day.

  4. Waverly Beach Park (Kirkland) — Playscape plus waterfront access, great for a tiny splash break and scenic strolls.

  5. Lake Sammamish State Park Playground (Issaquah) — Whimsical themed play structure near lake shore — pack a picnic & explore trails too.


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