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Green Lake Park is one of Seattle's loveliest public parks, anchored around the 259-acre lake of the same name, named in honor of its natural algae blooms.
The lake, which is bordered by Seattle's Green Lake, Phinney Ridge, Woodland Park, and Wallingford neighborhoods, was dug by glacial formations from the Vashon Glacial Ice Sheet, which also created the nearby Puget Sound more than 50,000 years ago.
Swimming and boating are offered at the lake throughout the summer months, with day-use picnic sites available for waterfront relaxation.
A 2.8-mile walking and biking path surrounds the lake, popular with recreational visitors.
Athletic fields are also offered, including areas for lawn bowling, bocce, soccer, baseball, and roller hockey.
7201 E Green Lake Dr. N, Seattle, WA, Phone: 206-684-4075
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