Gasworks Park is on a hill overlooking Lake Union. Its imposing industrial structures stand in contrast to the fanciful bas-relief sculptures at the top of the hill.
Views include this example of the city's maritime activities.
Across the lake is the downtown skyline. The promontory is a favorite spot for kite-flying and viewing fireworks.
Visitors love to sit on the slopes for sunbathing and picnics. In this view, the Eastlake neighborhood is in the distance.
Here is the sun dial at the top of the hill. Seattle is full of references to the natural world.
The Space Needle is a part of many vistas in Seattle.
People live in houseboats on Lake Union's shores, as was seen in the film, "Sleepless in Seattle."
This is a new park, built through a collaborative effort that included fundraising by the Friends of Fremont Peak Park to the tune of $1.5 million for land acquisition and $400,000 for design work. Click here for more information.
The myth of Theseus and Ariadne is carried out even in the walkways bordered by the silver thread.Click here to learn more about the volunteer group that fosters and maintains the park.
Seattle is fortunate to have so many dedicated park lovers!
--Bernice
Have you made it to Rainier Ave So in "Garlic Gulch"? The view is outstanding!
ReplyDeleteBernice, go to Perth Amboy someday to see their waterfront .... very nice indeed
ReplyDeleteHi I live in Seattle. Just bumped into this blog by accident. As I read the other Plainfield NJ blogs it appears not much is going on in Plainfield. The bloggers are dour and negative on everything, and I see very little cooperative discussions. The only thing you all agree on is that no one likes your Mayor. Does she wear red and is she your Sarah Palen?
ReplyDeleteMaybe things can change, but from what I read, I for one am happy I live in Seattle.