The Harborside Fountain Park (bottom center and left center) is filled with giant, spouting fountains and very fun to walk around and explore. Lots of kids there were in full swim mode a very refreshingly wet.
Along the boardwalk we happened upon a Sunday Farmer's market. E protested (aka a bit of a tantrum) about how boring it was and how he hated markets - this is just at first glance. After moping through he cheered a bit with a balloon sword.
There is lots of Aquatic and Navy art to check out and I'd still be there taking pictures if I tried to capture it all.
We enjoyed watching the ships of all kinds, including giant Navy Destroyers, Aircraft Carriers, ferries and Aircraft Carriers. There is a historic Naval Destroyer called the U.S.S. Turner Joy that has been turned into a museum, but we didn't have time for that (note there is an entrance fee).
Our favourite thing was the (free) Puget Sound Navy Museum in fact we literally had to run out the door and down the dock to catch our ferry and so didn't see everything...
By: Kristin,
on 8/3/2011
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Contact: Picnic Reservations: 425-452-6914
Hours: Dawn to dusk
Beach Lifeguard Schedule
Amenities: Swimming, lifeguard on duty late June through Labor Day. Rediscover Clyde Beach Park- this expanded beach park features an enchanting boathouse that will evoke memories from the past. Restrooms, picnic and a play area. 2.23 acres.
Directions: From I-405, take the NE 8th Street exit going west. Turn left onto 92nd Avenue NE. Park is at the end of the street.(The only downside is parking spots are limited)
By: Kristin,
on 11/3/2010
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By: Kristin,
on 1/7/2010
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The Seattle Art Museum (SAM) is one of those things that is great about living in the city, but as a mom of active boys I've shied away.
Today, I guess I was feeling brave, the formula seemed right. Free Admission (every first Thursday) + Alexander Calder Exhibit + half-day Kindergarten + needing a little something different.
I thought the hammering man missing his arm was a sign we would fit in well today, then we found street parking within a block! It was a New Year's miracle.
The trip was a big success. After an initial meltdown reaction to the "Please do not touch" signs everywhere, C settled in to a sulk temporarily until he couldn't help but appreciate some things around him. 
Floating shapes and colours balancing, the Calder exhibit also has a kids activity guide with assignments for each gallery room like, "How many footsteps does it take to walk around this sculpture?"
Somehow balance becomes beautiful.
E thought everything he saw was "amazing" and "beautiful." From spiky armour to the Calder circus film.
This is a "Living Room" It had a great view for me to day-dream, where the boys could "create" with blocks behind me.
This was E's favourite installation with real cars, right at the ticket entrance.
In the end C agreed he liked it, with reluctance, and the cavet, "It wasn't fun, but it was interesting."
What a great day! I can't believe how tall those boys are getting!