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Llandover Woods Greenspace
4.7(219)4.7 out of 5 stars, 219 reviews Seattle, WA
About Llandover Woods Greenspace
Llandover Woods Greenspace offers a unique, beautiful urban escape in Seattle, featuring a short, peaceful loop trail with majestic trees and greenery that rivals national parks. It's versatile for both leisurely family walks and moderate workouts, providing a secluded feel despite its city location.
What parents should know
Summarized from real visitor reviews.
Best for: Families with young children looking for a short, scenic, and peaceful walk.Individuals or families seeking a quick escape into nature within an urban setting.Adults looking for a moderate workout hike in a natural environment.Young children: Suitable for a leisurely walk, but parents should be aware of the moderately steep slope and hills which might be difficult for toddlers.Older children/Adults: Offers a good urban hike that can provide a workout at a faster pace.
Why families love it
- Beautiful greenery and majestic trees, described as matching national parks.
- A short, peaceful loop trail.
- Provides a strong sense of escape from the big city/urban environment.
- Path is shaded by trees.
- Easy enough for young children when walked at a leisurely pace.
- Majestic trees and beautiful views that give a sense of being in a more remote natural setting.
Insider tips
- Be prepared for light signage; consider looking up a map beforehand if you prefer clear directions.
- Factor in the moderately steep slope at the start and overall hilly terrain when bringing toddlers, very young children, or strollers.
- Adjust your pace: go leisurely for a family stroll with young children, or pick up the pace for a workout.
Good to know before you go
- Parents with toddlers or very young children who struggle with hills or need perfectly flat, easy stroller access due to the moderately steep slope and hilly sections.
- Families who rely heavily on very clear and detailed signage for navigation.
- Signage is light, which can make it difficult to know what to expect or navigate clearly.
- The path includes a moderately steep slope to meet the loop, and is generally hilly, which can be challenging for toddlers.
- Crowds
- Implied to be generally peaceful, as one reviewer specifically mentioned a 'peaceful loop' and no reviews indicated issues with crowding.
- Accessibility
- Likely not suitable for standard strollers or wheelchairs due to a moderately steep slope at the entry and general hilly terrain mentioned.
- Safety
- No specific safety features were mentioned in the reviews.
What parents say
"A lovely little walking path. Not long, being just a single loop with two entry paths, but despite the small size, it's easy to forget you're in a big city. The greenery is absolutely beautiful, easily the match of numerous national parks."
a year ago
"my aunt and me walked through there when i was a kid back in the old days when i was a kid but i still love the short little peaceful loop"
2 weeks ago
"This little park is a wonderful surprise. Beautiful views and majestic trees hiding in the heart of Seattle."
2 years ago
Reviews sourced from public Google data.
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