Tukwila Pond Park — Attraction in Tukwila

I'll let the images speak for themselves, to an extent. Perhaps if you make it down the trail, you will find much beauty. But upon entering, it's not an encouraged park to visit... at least if you want wholesome family fun and to enjoy the scenery. As my family and I walked into the park, we were "greeted" by a man staring at us and then staring out into space. He didn't move for several minutes.

The ground is littered with garbage, some seeming to be paraphernalia. I didn't add images of that. The bathrooms were boarded up and marked with graffiti. A burned down bench sat just in front of one. The garbage can was also partially burned. On another bench was some sort of fluid that had dried up. It wasn't from the birds. But I don't know what it was. Maybe it was paint. Maybe it was milkshake. Maybe something else. The view of the pond was depressing. We decided not to take the trail, so this review may or may not be fair. We just didn't see a point...

I do not recommend this park. The bathrooms were "closed due to vandalism and misuse." There was trash and broken glass everywhere: picnic tables, docks, edge of the water, along the path. There was also a rather large wasp nest under one of the tables.

We brought our kids, who like exploring off the main path. There were plenty of side paths...littered with clothing, trash, and a random video gaming seat.

It COULD be a very lovely, pleasant place, but it just felt dirty. I wish people could clean up after themselves. There were plenty...

This troubled park is clearly lacking stewardship and funding. What's working: Wide gravel paths; simple, mature landscaping; lots of picnic tables and benches; an observation deck (formerly two); a substantial urban pond. What's not working: Trash everywhere; bathrooms have been boarded up for years; entrances are poorly marked and inconvenient; no dedicated parking; an obvious lack of housing assistance to the un-housed; vandalism is unchecked. 5 stars for potential; 1 star...