Green Lake
- Features
 The Lake itself was once a glacial lake on its way to becoming meadowland before Seattle settlers bought it. The area was annexed by Seattle in 1888, however, before it ever became a residential neighborhood. At the center of this neighborhood is Green Lake itself. The surrounding 2.8 mile paved trail is excellent for biking, running and inline skating. There are also facilities for golf, tennis, soccer, baseball and basketball. You can swim at the indoor pool, windsurf on the lake or rent a kayak, paddleboat or canoe. All that you could want is at your doorstep, from recreation to restaurants. Green Lake continues to thrive today, largely as a single-family neighborhood in character, populated predominantly by bungalows with some Tudors and multi-unit apartments. Many of its 1920's and 30's bungalows still retain their period details-original tiled fireplaces, hardwood floors and covered porches. Crew races are held on the Lake, as is the famous Milk Carton Derby (in which contestants build a boat completely out of milk cartons and then race them on the Lake-provided they still float). During Christmastime Green Lake residents also light luminaries, usually candles in paper bags. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Mona's Bistro & Lounge - An internationally inspired tapas menu, live jazz and elegantly composed cocktails make this neighborhood favorite a lively spot for romance.
Krittika - Casual parties congregate for classic Thai dishes served on colorful Fiestaware. Generous booths provide family-friendly comfort before or after a Green Lake stroll.
Eva Restaurant & Wine Bar - The food is fantastic and the price reasonable- the wine recs perfect, and the desert trio was hands down the best.
Elysian TangleTown Pub - Laid-back locals, many with children in tow, fill the wooden tables of this nonsmoking, family-friendly brewpub.
Green Lake - Green Lake is one of Seattles most beloved parks. The 2.8-mile path around the lake provides a perfect recreational spot for runners, bikers, skaters and walkers and the adjacent 3.2 mile trail is ideal for joggers. Many others use the athletic fields or visit the park for boating, picnics and swimming.
Woodland Park - Includes some picnic space, the Woodland Park Rose Garden, an amusement area for children, and the Woodland Park Zoo. East of Aurora, the park is largely an informal picnic park with pleasant grassy hills and pathways. Woodland Park's ballfields, tennis courts, walkways, paths, and a dog off-leash area are to the East of Aurora.
Gas Works Park - Gas Works Park has a Play Area with large play barn, and big hill popular for flying kites.
Ravenna Park - A ½ mile wooded ravine which connects two picnic areas just north of the University District, and is a popular spot for hiking, jogging and picnics.
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