Seattle offers up some great playgrounds and beaches for outdoor fun (which I've listed out in separate posts). Here are some other free outdoor fun ideas:
University Village Play Area - This play area is covered so it'll work on a warm and wet day as well. Located in between a toy store and several children's clothing stores, this play area offer baby and toddler friendly playground equipment along with a soft floor and three scoot and ride cars. The area is also totally fenced so you don't have to worry about your newbie walker racing away from you! University Village is a large outdoor shopping mall. The play area is located on the backside of the Borders bookstore. http://www.uvillage.com/
Kelsey Creek Farm - located in Bellevue, this farm offers lots of animals for little ones to ogle at including cows, pigs, goats, horses, chicken and ducks. There are also lots of trails and a children's park. http://www.cityofbellevue.org/kelsey_creek_park.htm
Green Lake - What's not to love about Green Lake? It offers a two and a half miles of a picturesque walk around it as well as playgrounds, a children's wading pool/mini beach, boat rentals, indoor play area and more! Especially popular with the stroller and very pregnant "want to give birth right now because I'm two weeks overdue" crowd, this place is a paradise for both children and adults. http://www.seattle.gov/parks/park_detail.asp?ID=307
Swanson's Nursery - most people come here for the plants but we often drop in the visit the giant koi in the indoor greenhouse as well as the chicks (not chickens) in the henhouse. It is a great chance for kids to get up and close to both. http://www.swansonsnursery.com/
Pike Place Market - Ok, yes it is tourist central but your little ones will love seeing all the colors and activity at this lively downtown market. I'd highly recommend a stroller to push through the tight crowds on your ways to see the flying fish and admire all the fresh fruits and vegetables as well as interesting goods for sale. http://www.pikeplacemarket.org/
Bryant Blueberry Farm - Come and have a picnic and this U-Pick and they-pick Blueberry farm in Arlington. Children can meet and feed ducks and goats as well as enjoy the farm's playground. http://www.bryantblueberries.com/Index.htm
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