Duwamish Park
Duwamish Gardens is a 2.34-acre park and salmon habitat restoration site that includes 0.37 acres of mudflat, 0.47 acres of emergent marsh and 1.13 acres…
Outdoors
The great outdoors in Seattle Southside is exactly that: great! Here are all kinds of outdoorsy inspirations, from boating to hiking.
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Outdoor Activities & Attractions
Eight Diving
Located in Des Moines Washington we offer a full dive shop offering scuba diving gear, training and community for all levels of scuba divers.
Family Fun Center & Bullwinkle’s Restaurant
The activities, rides and attractions you’ll find at Family Fun Center Tukwila offer an endless array of opportunities to have FUN! Their indoor activities include…
Fort Dent Park
Fort Dent Park is the largest park in Tukwila, spanning 54 acres. Considered the "go-to" park for many locals and families, Fort Dent offers many…
Foster Golf Links
Foster Golf Links occupies a unique site adjacent to the meandering Duwamish River, which surrounds 65% of the course. The 18 hole golf course plays…
Foster Memorial Park
This nine-acre park is divided into three separate areas. The upper area, formerly known as Upper Foster Park, contains a small baseball field. The lower…
FRS Clipper
Check out the ONLY Seattle whale watching tours that leave direct from downtown at Pier 69! The Salish Sea is one of the world’s largest…
GOLFTEC
For golfers, who are looking for lessons, instruction, or custom golf club fittings, south of Seattle, in Tukwila, Renton and Tacoma, GOLFTEC Southcenter is the…
Grandview Off-Leash Dog Park
Grandview Off-Leash Dog Park is a 37 acre off-leash dog area in SeaTac, WA. The park is a cooperative effort and the first regional off…
Hazelnut Park
Hazelnut Park is .7 acres and located behind the historic old City Hall. The old city hall building is presently being used as a library…
Highline SeaTac Botanical Garden
Highline SeaTac Botanical Garden is a one-of-a-kind location showcasing some of the area’s most treasured gardens including the Seike Japanese Garden, the Celebration Rose Garden…
Ikawa Park
Ikawa Park is a park in King County. Ikawa Park is situated nearby to the town hall Tukwila City Hall and the government office Cowlitz…
Interurban Trail
The Interurban Trail links Tukwila, Kent, Auburn, Algona, and Pacific along a near-straight 14 mile-long alignment following the historic Interurban Rail Line. To the north…
Island Adventures Whale Watching
Since our very first tour in 1996, Island Adventures has had some truly spectacular encounters on the water, but we can easily say, without hesitation…
Kiddy City Park
A small forested park in Des Moines that's a great destination for families with young children.
Macadam Winter Garden
The Macadam Winter Garden features a large variety of plants, shrubs, and trees that bloom year-round. A special interest in winter blooming plants makes Macadam…
McMicken Heights Park
Amenities: tennis court pickleball court picnic table open area play equipment
Midway park
Amenities:PlaygroundCommunity gardenOpen grass area
Mt. Rainier National Park
Mt. Rainier National Park and its 14,411 feet can offer the best of all outdoor activities. Included in the prestigious Historic Hotels of America register…
Mt. Rainier Pool
The Mt. Rainier Pool is an indoor facility operated by Aquatic Management Group and is open year round located next to the Mt Rainier High…
Neighborhood Park
This 2- acre park offers a playground, a half basketball court, picnic area, and a large circular lawn for family gatherings, informal play, and programmed…
Olympic Sculpture Park
The Olympic Sculpture Park is a free public park in Seattle, Washington that opened on January 20, 2007. The park consists of a 9-acre outdoor…
Overlook 1 Park
Overlook Park provides a gathering space with sweeping vistas of Puget Sound, Vashon Island, Maury Island, and the Olympic Mountains.
Overlook 2 Park
Overlook Park provides a gathering space with sweeping vistas of Puget Sound, Vashon Island, Maury Island, and the Olympic Mountains.
Explore Seattle Southside
Sightseeing
New to town? Looking for something cool to do? Here’s a list of places new (and old) that are worth exploring. Or, see it all with a guided tour.
Sports
Seattle Southside is a winner for sports fans.
Family Fun
Seattle Southside has a fun, laid-back style that makes it a natural for families, whether yours is into quiet strolls along the beach or the adventure of indoor skydiving.
Attractions
When you make Seattle Southside your home base, you’ll be in the center of all the fun, whether you want to explore the outdoors, go indoor skydiving, hit the largest shopping center…
Cities
Three great cities, that’s what! The Seattle Southside consists of Tukwila, SeaTac and Des Moines, three hidden gems that have a lot to offer.
History & Culture
Learn about the history and culture of the Seattle Southside region and surrounding areas.
Arts & Entertainment
From big-city entertainment to small-town family fun, you’ll be in the center of it all in Seattle Southside.
Shopping & Wellness
Shop local, regional or national—we have it all, including Westfield Southcenter, the largest shopping center in the Pacific Northwest.