Situated on the North shore of Lake Union, Gas Works Park sits on the former site of the Seattle Gas Light Company. It gets its name from all the ‘pipes’ from the old plant which still populate the grounds. Some of the larger towers are fenced off, but many pieces are used to create the decor of the park, including a children’s play area. During my visit, there were several kickball games being played, lots of kites, some folks strumming guitars, and one man providing music on a flute along the waterfront. The park also provides one of the best views of the Seattle skyline.

As the Kenmore Air Harbor Seaplane Base is located on Lake Union, it is not uncommon to see a steady stream of seaplanes taking flight up and over the park. The base averaged 97 take-off and landings per day in 2012.

This park was seen in the film ’10 Things I Hate About You’ and has served as both the start and finish lines in two separate seasons of ‘The Amazing Race’.  Keeping with the entertainment theme, the houseboat on which Tom Hanks lived in ‘Sleepless in Seattle’ can be seen just across the water from the park. SAS Score: 3