Shoreline, WA

Shoreline, Washington

Located just 9 miles north of downtown Seattle is Shoreline, the 20th largest city in the state of Washington with over 56,000 people and 22,000 households. Most people will say that one of the best and most apparent qualities of this city is the location, with the Puget Sound bordering the west side of the city and Lake Washington lining the east.

Shoreline is divided into 14 different neighborhoods, each with a name and neighborhood association tied to it. There are a total of 25 parks throughout the city which hold a total of 330 acres of park land. The Shoreline School District has 2 high schools, 2 middle schools, and 9 elementary schools. There are also 2 private schools and 1 community college.

Richmond Beach Saltwater Park

This 32-acre state park has picnic shelters, trails, a playground, restrooms, and an off-leash dog area. The L-shaped beach is around 1,300 feet long and a wonderful spot for whale-watching. Some other animals you can expect to see at this park include seals, porpoises, otters, and orcas!

Highland Ice Arena

This family-owned ice rink has been operating since 1962. There are two separate ice rinks in this facility where public skating sessions are available year-round. You can host parties here as well as reserve the rink for private events. There is a shop inside where you can rent ice skates and get your own personal skates repaired. Both group and private lessons are available for ice skating and ice hockey, and they welcome skaters of any skill level!

Kruckeberg Botanical Garden

This 4-acre botanical garden was created in 1958 by a professor of botany at the University of Washington. It is currently a private residence, but it is open to the public at certain times of the year where tours and horticultural workshops are offered. The garden contains a mix of both native and non-native species which were mainly obtained from China and Japan. The garden contains four State Champion trees and various rare trees of interest, including a Chilean fire tree.

Spin Alley Bowling Center

This fun center provides the whole family with entertainment! Spin Alley has affordable prices for bowling games, offers opportunities to host parties and events, and has a restaurant inside the center with delicious pizza, pasta, and burgers. Be sure to stop by during Cosmic Bowling to enjoy the amazing lights and music while you bowl!