Gilman Playground — Attraction in Seattle

I have to agree with the other Local Guides about the homeless people in and around the playground. Mostly they’re around the playground; however those that are around are literally sitting inside of RVs and vans that are parked along the perimeter of the playground in a way that is somewhat alarming since they —the homeless people in their vans and RVs—are seemingly equipped to pull a snatch-and-grab on any wayward toddler that wanders too close. Not at all suggesting that any of those unfortunate souls are intending to do that or that they are likely featured guest on some sex offender registry. Not seeing any of that just saying I get it I don’t have kids, but I get it. It’s unnerving.

It’s like a Grimm Brothers fairytale waiting to happen out there. Gilman Playground might as well be called “Hansel and Gretel Gilman Playground” or [insert awful bloody gory German...

This cleaned- up park contains 2 ball fields with lots of green space behind and beside. In the spring, it's been comfortable just watching ball teams of young players. In the corner, far from the ball games, is a nicely developed play for the younger crowd. In another corner are 4 tennis courts--now apparently taken over by pickle ball. Clearly intended as a venue for locals, the park doesn't appear to have much nearby on-střeet parking. There's construction , of course, but if it's the usual single-bedroom apartments, there probably won't be the kids to outfit those baseball teams needed for those 2 fields. Of course, none of the 4 teams we saw square off there in late April was from nearby communities either. There are some 40 baseball...

My 5yr old loves it running,jumping,climbing, swinging,sliding,rolling,yelling, drumming ,screwing ,turning , kicking , potential new friends what more can a kid from the pandemic era that's been locked in for 15 months ask for(maybe life like his parents and parents before and parents before...you get the picture) other than a life, but he does love it I just need to get him a big wheel now for...