The parking lot now is open!!!! 

I took a walk around the park during my lunch break today, and man there were so many cars there already. Well, enjoy the last bit of summer while you still can i guess

The trail is mostly flat and a very scenic walk/hike/jog. 

Unfortunately, I ran into quiet a few old folks not on their face masks, and I did what I could to maintain social distance from those who were not wearing masks.

Decided to take my car for a short drive to make sure it still runs since I don't go anywhere anymore. Magnuson Park now has restricted parking. Only the first lot is open and the road through the park is closed. It was a bluebird day. I walked to the top of a hill and read the informational plaque. The wetlands below me were a runway back when the air force had a base here. The area is not at all as it was before the base went in, but it's great that it's becoming a wetland habitat. Flowers are in full swing. Yellow dandilions, white daisies, pink salmon berry, blue something-or-others. Along my 3.75 mile walk I saw a small duck with a glittery blue stripe on its head, a large bird with a black V-shaped collar sitting on a snag, and heard frogs croaking. Mt. Rainier was also out. I'm taking photos to remember this unusual time. Today's was of the picnic shelter cordoned off with yellow tape and Coronavirus warning signs standing in front. As I walked along today, I thought what I was experiencing-- the scents, the sounds, the beauty-- couldn't have been beat on any hike. My own neighborhood was satisfying my soul. 

Another 'give mom a break' outing with all three kiddos.  We started at the playground then took the Cross Park Trail S to the swimming beach.  We were disappointed the wading pool was empty but we dipped our toes in the lake to offset the hot day.  We also walked the Lake Shore Promenade to the off leash dog beach then returned the way we came.  Lots more to explore but when I mentioned the Frog Pond Trail I was greeted with 'I'm hungry!'

Fun easy hike that only takes about an hour

As a new Seattleite I'm trying to hit up all of the big city parks. My dog and I went to Magnuson on this sunny Saturday afternoon for a walk and we had a great time.

The main trail is a relaxing walk, going East from the parking lots in the South all the way to Lake Washington, then turns North and you have the option to enter a fantastic off-leash area which lets you walk unencumbered by a leash with your dog for probably a mile or so, meeting plenty of other dogs and dog-owners along the way.  After you reach the end of the off-leash area, we went back to the parking lot in the South by crossing through the main park area where there's a nice meadow with some wildflowers and into the sports complex. Several groups were playing ultimate frisbee in the soccer fields, and there was a game going on in the baseball field as well.

Just a great place for a casual dog walk.