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Lincoln Park Playground

📍 West Seattle, WA

4.9(8 Google reviews)

Playground set within Lincoln Park in West Seattle, surrounded by forested trails leading to the Puget Sound shoreline. A carved troll sculpture is located near the shore, not at the playground itself.

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★★★★★Featured review by A Brand

Very crowded when I went. We had a wonderful walk nonetheless.

🏆 Family Action Verdict

Best for families who enjoy combining playground time with trail walking and shoreline exploration. The forested setting appeals to kids who like to hike and discover. Reserve weekend mornings for lighter crowds; the park draws heavy local use on sunny days.

ℹ️ What to Know Before You Go

💡The troll sculpture is near the shore, not the playground — factor in extra walking time to see it
Weekday visits are noticeably less crowded than weekend afternoons
🎟️Wear layers; the forested shoreline can be cooler than the city even in summer
🚗Trails are well-marked and uneven in sections — bring appropriate footwear for kids

💬 What Families Are Saying

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4.9

8 Google reviews

Beautiful natural setting55%
Trail quality30%
Weekend crowding15%
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A Brand

Very crowded when I went. We had a wonderful walk nonetheless.

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Aika Kolya

I just want to note that the Troll is not located here as shown in the pictures. It is located closed to the shore.

Reviews from Google

Overview

Lincoln Park Playground is embedded within Lincoln Park, a 135-acre forested reserve in West Seattle. The play area anchors family visits before or after trail walks that descend to the Puget Sound waterfront. A carved troll — often tagged in photos — sits near the shoreline, not at the playground coordinates. Park popularity means crowding on weekends, so weekday visits yield a calmer experience.

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