Quick urban escape into greenery, in the heart of West Seattle.
I just returned to Seattle to be with my little grandson, and I wanted to scout out whether it's suitable for a 2 1/2 year old. Yes, there seems to be an outdoor pre-school program, where little kids were congregating, playing, and doing some nature stuff. But there is much much more to do for a bit older children, 4-H age and Scouts age, facility rentals, etc. Find out more about it, definitely worth it for nearby nature adventures. Camp Long Environmental Learning Center & Activities - Parks | seattle.gov
By the entrance there were ramps for strollers, wheelchairs, walkers that will lead you to the easy, nearby paths, to the flat activity area, and to the various roofed picnic sites and some camp cottages. I walked the Loop paths (upper loop, middle loop) which are mainly flat, with numerous narrow paths leading down steep into the ravines. After walking from end-to-end within an hour, I came out at the West Seattle Golf Course and had a coke at their concession stand inside. Back to Camp Long, I took a steep walk down, the Longfellow trail, and I finally ended up at the open fence to a city street. Being tired, I decided to walk up the city street, to make it back up to 35th Avenue, where my car was parked. That was a VERY steep incline, and I was quite out of breath.
With little kids, I would stick to the middle and upper sections. And there are all the "challenge courts" with rope ladders and other sports/ acrobatic activities, but they're only accessible under professional supervision. Check out the Camp Long website: Camp Long Environmental Learning Center & Activities - Parks | seattle.gov
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