Commodore Park — Attraction in Seattle

It appears mother nature has numbered the days of Commodore Park. Twixt beach erosion and sliding hillsides the quiet canal-side promenade and park is disappearing before our eyes & whilst we sleep. And our recent bout of ice & snow did not do it any favors. When people visit a park and see a tree most think, 'ah, a tree.' What most don't think, fail to see, or simply take for granted as non-descript scenery marking the trail to the water is that the trees ARE the park. Especially if the park is Commodore Park. The Herons have chosen this park, these trees as their home. Now, I'm not really sure about the relationship the Herons have with the Cormorants (is it a timeshare thing, sublet, or perhaps the original AirBnB- I haven't a clue), but it appears it's not just 1 auspicious species on the edge, but 2. But these trees are not simply props in the Heron/Cormorant reality show, They are time capsules of a sort. The trees & shrubbery provide depth and definition to rolling landscape. They are a canvas, or more accurately, a living tapestry comprised of bits and pieces of the lives of those who have passed under their canopy, filtered from the very breath like some strange tantric ritual: we breathe out, they breathe in, and with each breath a part of us passes to them, and them to us. Whether my sentiments are simply hyperbole, I cannot say. I know these trees and views have left an indelible mark upon me. Is it arrogance to think a part of me remains in them? The answer is not truly relevant. My point is with each passing season, a bit more of this tapestry unravels, a little less to experience, a little less to remember. And when they are gone, so too are the Herons, and Cormorants, and a small piece of our natural world will disappear with them. I have neither the intellect nor insight to state whether any of this can be saved. All I can say with certainty is this: it's here, today, right now. If all you are able to save of it is a memory then it will be worth it. A memory is a moment of meaning. Can you have too...

Commodore Way was closed to non local traffic so we ended up parking about 3/4 mile away, walked with our two Havanese dogs thru neighborhoods, downhilll thru the woods and finally got to Commodore Park and our objective the Blue Heron Rookery. About a dozen nests full of adults & recently born young ones all chatty and active. We got some great pictures and the first time we had been to the south side of the Ballard locks. Next time we will start at CP, walk down to the fish ladder, cross over the locks, and part way into Ballard then back. It makes up a nice outing...

A pet friendly small community park where you can enjoy a peaceful picnic. Or for those who’d like indulge your love of boats of all sizes, trains, spot various migratory and local bird species such as the Great Blue Herons, kingfishers, bald eagles, cormorants, and much more. Annually you’ll see migrating salmon and may spot otters, seals or sea lions. There’s small lot with free parking off of West Commodore Way.

A note of caution, there's been an increase of vehicle break-ins therefore best to secure all valuables out of sight including sunglasses, loose...