Golden Gardens Park
City park · Ballard ·
Beach park with wetlands, trails, fire pits, and sunset views
Beach park with wetlands, trails, fire pits, and sunset views
"Situated along to Puget Sound with sweeping views of the Olympic Peninsula, Golden Gardens has something for everyone: walking trails, picnic tables & BBQs, nature preserves, playing fields, sand volleyball courts, a playground, and fire pits. Watch the sail boats locked into the competition of a regatta or stroll down the beach as you forget that the 15th largest metro area in the US is just over the heavily-wooded hillside to the east." - Brooks Running Global Creative
"A beach park in Seattle where visitors can explore tide pools and discover marine life like moon snails and starfish."
"Golden Gardens, Ballard by Brooks Running Global Creative. Situated along to Puget Sound with sweeping views of the Olympic Peninsula, Golden Gardens has something for everyone: walking trails, picnic tables & BBQs, nature preserves, playing fields, sand volleyball courts, a playground, and fire pits. Watch the sail boats locked into the competition of a regatta or stroll down the beach as you forget that the 15th largest metro area in the US is just over the heavily-wooded hillside to the east."
"Lucky Santo — the well-regarded health-conscious restaurant in Ballard, above Golden Gardens — will close in December after less than a year of operation." - Gabe Guarente
Ballard’s sandy beach pairs driftwood sunsets with views of the Olympics. Local editors regularly suggest it for bonfire season and tidepool rambles; Seattle Parks notes seasonal fire pit operations—check signage before you spark.