Summer in Seattle features about 16 hours of daylight and a mild climate for many outdoor activities.With temperatures in the 70s and low 80s, the summer is a great time for children to enjoy the Northwest. Seattle has 90 miles of waterfront within the city limits so the lakes, beaches and waterways add another outdoor feature for kids to enjoy.
Green Lake
Green Lake features a 2.9-mile track that children and adults can bike, skate or walk day or night. Regardless of the weather, people walk the path around the lake. Paddle boats are for rent on the north end of the lake and two beaches offer swimming spots. The north beach has a lifeguard, and a children's pool nearby is filled daily for toddlers.
Seattle Center
The grounds of the Seattle Center feature a fountain popular with children on warm, sunny days. The Center House houses a food court with food from many nations. A Children's Museum allows hands-on play on rainy days, and the Children's Theater provides many wonderful shows for children of all ages.
Seattle Zoo
The Seattle Zoo is famous for its natural habitats. Lions prowl in a copy of an actual savanna. The zoo also has Silverback Gorillas, Indonesian Elephants, and a farm petting zoo. In summer they also offer outdoor concerts for families on the lawn under the stars.The zoo is a pleasant place to stroll, walk and get fresh air in any weather. The zoo cafeteria offers fresh food and veggies for kids of all ages.
Seattle Mariners
The Seattle Mariners play baseball in Safeco Field from April to September. Kids of all ages enjoy the outdoor stadium with the retractable roof in case of rain. When the roof is open, visitors can sunbathe while dining on healthy food choices such as strawberries on a stick or Ichirolls made of seaweed, fish and rice and named after Seattle outfielder, Ichiro Suzuki. Kids can also take their swings in the batting cages along the concourse.
Pike Place Market
The Pike Place Market is the oldest farmer's market in the United States. Children enjoy watching the fish vendors throw fish, and snack on fruits purchased directly from the farmers. Street musicians dot the corners and many restaurants feed the thousands of tourists who visit the market each day. The farmers offer local, sustainable organic veggies to take home and cook or you can dine at any number of restaurants that serve the fresh veggies concocted into recipes from around the world. The Market is built on a hillside, so a trip here involves hiking up and down steeply graded streets as well as numerous levels of stairs for an added cardio challenge.
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