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carkeek
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| Seattle, WA |
| Carkeek Park is an approximately 23 acre
multi-use park with woodsy trails, beach, tidal pools,
playground, and even railroad track with foot bridge
overpass. It is best classified as a neighborhood park
with environmental consciousness and an environmental
educational focus. |
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avid hikers and photographers, we went to Carkeek Park with expectations
that it couldn't meet. In spite of the deep woodsy atmosphere and the tall
ferns, it didn't really inspire us. As you can tell from the pictures the
day we went was a rainy overcast autumn day which didn't enhance the experience.
Some of the trails were closed and the 3-5 miles of unbroken trails needed
for our training regimen were not available. Not every park is right for
our outings and this park does not suit the needs of
adult hikers.
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| The park's largest attraction is environment education.
From the reestablished run of Chum salmon to the intertidal
sea life, if you want to give your children the opportunity
to learn about the over 30 varieties of sea life or the
flora then this is a good place to go.
It has many interesting short hikes that are ideal for
children and allow them to be involved with
and learn about the outdoors.. |
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| by Dianne Bengtson |
| photography by Steve Robertson |
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