Seattle Parks and Recreation

If you're an outdoors kind of person and really enjoy the sights and sounds of nature, or simply enjoy not being trapped inside a building all day, then Seattle Washington has plenty to offer you should you decide to visit.

When planning your visit to Seattle, you will probably find that there are many things that appeal to you and it is quite difficult to narrow them down by interest alone.

This is when you must divide activities into categories such as: things I really want to do, things that seem interesting, and things that will just pass the time.

Then, take those things and do a reality (which translates to price) check.

Try to justify the expenses of the things you really want to do but are more than you'd like to pay with things you'd like to do that are free.

It's a great concept and works really well when giving children a choice of activities.

Let them choose between two free activities. They still get a voice and feel as though they are an important part of the decision making process.

Here are some of the excellent free activities that can be enjoyed in the great outdoors of Seattle parks and recreation.

The really great news is that many of these are actually both entertaining and educational.

The Volunteer Park Conservatory.

This is of special interest to those who love flowers. The conservatory is divided into five houses which each provides a suitable habitat for growing very specific plants.

The five houses are:

Bromeliad House, which is members of the pineapple family;

Palm House, which consists of about 1200 species;

Fern House, which features an assortment of tropical ferns and other exotic plants;

Seasonal Display House, which changes with the season and consists of many common and recognizable house plants; and

Cactus House, which is rather self explanatory.

The conservatory is free to the public and a great way to pass time for any flower lover in your group.

The Washington Arboretum Park.

This park is actually a 200-acre arboretum that was designed by the same firm responsible for the design of Central Park in New York.

The park hosts 40,000 trees, shrubs, and vines. You can pay for a tour or simply wander around and enjoy the landscape.

The purpose of this park is to preserve certain species of plants while offering education to the public and anyone who wishes to learn and benefit from the knowledge that can be gained there.

The Woodland Park Rose Garden.

This garden is located next to the zoo but is open to the public free of charge. There is a parking fee during zoo hours, but parking is free after hours.

The climate of Seattle is mild enough that roses seem to flourish and grow beautifully here.

The rose gardens receive over 200,000 visitors each year and are a great sight to see while you are visiting Seattle parks and recreation.

The Discovery Park.

This park offers stunning views and a place to contemplate the beauty of nature and the surroundings of Seattle parks and recreation.

The park itself is 534-acres making it the largest city park in Seattle. This park was established as a wildlife sanctuary and learning point.

The park has a play area for children, picnic equipment, and trails and paths for exploration.

It only makes sense that while on vacation you should be able to enjoy the beautiful plants, animals, and scenery that abound in the area.

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