Best of South Seattle

Best of South Seattle South Seattle Neighborhood Spotlight: Lakewood Seward Park Welcome to Lakewood Seward Park! According to HistoryLink.org, the Lakewood neighborhood along southeast Seattle’s Lake Washington shoreline is located east of Genesee Park and northwest of Seward Park (it is often considered part of the Seward Park neighborhood). The area was originally a peninsula formed by a long inlet called Wetmore Slough — the present […]
Best of South Seattle Got to Run! 16 Seward Park Races in 2018 Have you ever wished for a list of the most popular Seward Park fun runs — either to join in or avoid the traffic on race day? Well look no further because we’ve got the rundown right here! Follow the links for more information. 1. Fitness for Vitality Resolution Series A three-race series that starts […]
Best of South Seattle Farm to Table: 7 Best South Seattle Produce Stands Now is the best time for fresh produce in Washington State, and South Seattle boasts seven stands currently in operation, with two open year-round. Do you have a favorite? 1. Columbia City Farmers Market One of the largest farmers markets in the Northwest—this well-loved neighborhood market first opened in June of 1998 in the former […]
Best of South Seattle Just Grow It! Plots Open at 8 South Seattle P-Patches Re-posted with permission from GO: South Seattle: Would you like to have a plot in one of Seattle’s fabulous P-Patch community gardens? Do you want to grow fresh organic produce for yourself and your family? Would you like to learn great gardening techniques from your gardening neighbors? If so, Seattle Department of Neighborhoods has P-Patch […]
Best of South Seattle GUEST POST: Libraries on the Loose! 26 Little Free Libraries in South Seattle Reposted with permission from GO: South Seattle: South Seattle is blessed with dozens of Little Free Libraries — tiny, usually homemade book shelters that function as “take-a-book, leave-a-book” gathering places where neighbors can share their favorite literature and stories. According to littlefreelibrary.org, the movement began in 2009 when a Wisconsin man built a model of […]
Best of South Seattle GUEST POST: Meet South Seattle’s Pied Piper of Math Reposted with permission from GO: South Seattle: By Amber Campbell Longtime South Seattle teacher and Columbia City neighbor Norman Alston has quite the reputation, with local parents, students and colleagues singing his praises. “Norm is the Pied Piper of Math,” says Mount Baker mom Christiana Muoneke. “He doesn’t just teach the subject, he brings it to […]
Best of South Seattle GUEST POST: Go Play! Top 10 South Seattle Playgrounds Reposted with permission from GO: South Seattle: With all this wonderful sunny weather and the re-opening of the new and improved Mount Baker Playground, we knew it was time for a list of our favorite South Seattle parks. So many fun options! Where are your favorite places to play in South Seattle? 1. Othello Playground […]
Best of South Seattle Bicycle Sundays Are Back + Top 12 Bike Trail Etiquette Tips Reposted with permission from GO: South Seattle: Bicycle Sundays – one of South Seattle’s most beloved traditions – are back, and Lake Washington Boulevard between Mount Baker Beach Park and Seward Park will be closed to motorized traffic from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on 14 different Sundays this spring and summer (see list below). […]
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Best of South Seattle With Love: Top 12 South Seattle Bakeries Reposted with permission from GO: South Seattle: Where else will you find bakeries inspired by Chinese, Hawaiian, Filipino, Italian, Vietnamese and Japanese cultures all in one part of the city? NO WHERE! We love you, South Seattle! 1. Borracchini’s Bakery A Garlic Gulch mainstay, this historic, family-owned bakery will decorate your birthday cake while you […]
Best of South Seattle Happy New Year! Where in South Seattle to Exercise Those New Year’s Resolutions Reposted with permission from GO: South Seattle: According to the hundreds of South Seattle residents who recently voted in the fifth annual Best of South Seattle Reader’s Choice Awards – the definitive list of who to know, where to eat and what to do in one of America’s most diverse zip codes – these are the top […]
Best of South Seattle 10 Small Organizations Doing Big Things in South Seattle (Part 1) Reposted with permission from GO: South Seattle: There are so many dedicated groups doing important work in South Seattle that we’re bringing them to you in two parts! What qualifies as a small outfit? For our purposes, we used information from The Seattle Foundation to select organizations with less than 30 full-time employees (FTE). Look […]
Best of South Seattle Holidays in South Seattle: 10 Fun Community Sales & Events Article reused with permission from GO: South Seattle: There are so many fun holiday sales and events coming up right here in South Seattle, who cares what’s north of I-90? Below are just a few of our favorites: 1. Argosy Christmas Ships Festival Each night, through Dec. 23, the flotilla will sail to  different Puget […]
Best of South Seattle Light Rail Art Tour: Top 10 SE Seattle Installations Article reused with permission from the Rainier Valley Post: Light Rail in Southeast Seattle is more than just a functional transportation tool, it’s a permanent, world-class art show showcasing the work of many local artists. Lead artist and curator Norie Sato developed a theme of Culture Conversations to create a common thread throughout the pieces. […]
Best of South Seattle Stay Cool, South-End! 10 Southeast Seattle Waterfront Parks Article reused with permission from the Rainier Valley Post: Southeast Seattle is blessed with several miles of public shoreline and stunning views along Lake Washington, and with temperatures as high as 90-degrees expected this weekend, they’ll likely be well-used. Our route starts at the southern end of the Rainier Valley and winds all the way […]
Best of South Seattle Celebrate Night Out Against Crime: 10 South Seattle Block Parties Article reused with permission from the Rainier Valley Post: There’s still time to register your community event or neighborhood block party for next month’s Night Out 2015 celebration. “Night Out” is a national Crime Prevention event designed to heighten awareness and unite communities. It’s also a great chance to meet your neighbors and organize against […]
Best of South Seattle Where’s the Beef, Rainier Valley? 10 Places to Get a Good Burger Article reused with permission from the Rainier Valley Post: If the sunny weather has you craving one of America’s favorite comfort foods and you need a juicy, delicious hamburger pronto, then you’re in luck because we can’t think of a better way to celebrate National Burger Day than to share a list of the top 10 […]
Best of South Seattle South Seattle Neighbor Builds Community With New Tool Library From the Rainier Valley Post: Next weekend, Lakeridge neighbor Sally Bailey will host the grand opening celebration for the new, hyper-local non-profit organization she’s created in an effort to help build community and increase equity in the Rainier Valley. The Southeast Seattle Tool Library — a new 501c3 nonprofit organized to provide loaned tools and […]
Best of South Seattle Libraries on the Loose! Top 12 Little Free Libraries in SE Seattle Have you noticed the over-sized bird houses popping up all over the community? If you look a little closer you’ll see that they’re actually filled with books. Because they’re not birdhouses, they’re Little Free Libraries. Little Free Libraries are small-scale book shelters that function as “take-a-book, leave-a-book” gathering places where neighbors can share their favorite […]
Best of South Seattle 2015’s Most Epic Workout, Right Here in South Seattle Tired of the same old gym routine? This is the year to try something new. Bouldering is essentially rock climbing without the ropes or harnesses. However, you do use climbing shoes, chalk for your hands, and mats for those inevitable times you fall. Sounds a little intimidating at first, but trust us, it’s addicting. Go […]
Best of South Seattle Top 10 Best Things in Southeast Seattle Hundreds of loyal Rainier Valley Post readers and south-end residents recently voted in the fourth annual Best of Southeast Seattle Reader’s Choice Awards – the definitive list of who to know, where to eat and what to do in one of America’s most diverse zip codes. But with only 42 categories, we’re bound to miss something. Hence […]