Catch some wind with your high-flying kite. Here are five Seattle kite-flying spots to see your best kite soar.
Carkeek Park
Cross the bridge over the train tracks and head to the beach! The wind picks up by the water and will send your kite flying high on a blustery day. Stop to explore the beach, have a snack, skip a few rocks. Blow off some steam in the children’s playground, equipped with a salmon-shaped slide, swings, and play structures.
Location: 950 N.W. Carkeek Park Road, Seattle
Magnuson Park
Find the perfect treeless spot or walk your flyer up Kite Hill, a perfectly named 35-foot-tall kite run. It’s near the swimming beach, so be sure to pack some extra clothes for an after-flight dip.
Location: 7400 Sand Point Way N.E. Seattle
Gas Works Park
On the shores of Lake Union and opposite downtown Seattle, Gas Works Park was made for kite lovers. Drag your air rider to the top of the Great Earth Mound Summit, a great spot to watch it climb into the skies.
Location: 2101 N. Northlake Way, Seattle
Mukilteo Lighthouse Park
When wind kicks up at this rocky beach area, your glider may just touch the clouds. Take a break to count the ferries coming into the dock, and don’t miss the lighthouse museum. Ivar’s fish and chips and soft-serve ice cream are a good way to round out a perfect fly day.
Location: 609 Front St., Mukilteo
Marymoor Park
Grassy meadows make for easy kite-flying at this 640-acre Eastside park. For the best winds, look for paragliders in the sky and follow their path. Consider bringing scooters or bikes to enjoy the dozens of trails at the park and launch your kite at different locations.
Location: 6046 W. Lake Sammamish Parkway N.E., Redmond
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