Picnic Planner
By Citysearch Editors, Seattle
What's your idea of the perfect picnic? Whether it’s foie gras and Chardonnay at a secluded site or just a bucket of fast-food chicken at a neighborhood park, here’s where to spread your blanket and fill your basket.
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DeLaurenti Specialty Food Market
1435 First Ave, Seattle, WA
Make your meal Italian with this specialty gourmet shop. -
Ezell's Famous Chicken
501 23rd Ave, Seattle, WA
Nothing says summer time like a bucket of southern fried chicken eaten on a checkered red-and-white blanket during a sunny afternoon. -
Michou
1904 Pike Place, Seattle, WA
Pike Place Market's little Italian deli has a counter case full of take-out food to rival the nearby waterfront view. -
Pasta & Co
4622 26th Ave NE, Seattle, WA
From fresh pasta salads to herb-roasted chicken, this is the perfect picnic stop for summer revelers in a rush. -
Taqueria Guaymas
6808 E Green Lake Way N, Seattle, WA
Baja or Mazatlan may not be able to make it into your summer vacation plans, but your palate doesn't have to know that with Guaymas' tacos in hand. -
George's Sausage & Deli
907 Madison St, Seattle, WA
This First Hill deli is a lunchtime hospital crowd hit, known for its smoked meat sandwiches and shelves of imported German goods.
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Stan Sayres Memorial Park
46th Ave S and Lake Washington Blvd S, Seattle, WA
Site of the annual hydroplane races and along the Lake Washington bike trail. -
Mount Baker Park and Boulevard
2200 Lake Park Dr S, Seattle, WA
A beach, a pier, and, most important, an ample parking lot enable some spectacular airshow viewing. -
Seward Park
5898 Lake Washington Blvd S, Seattle, WA
One of Seattle's prettiest parks beckons to picnickers, cyclists and runners along the shores of Lake Washington. -
Golden Gardens Park
8498 Seaview Pl NW, Seattle, WA
A favorite spot for a quiet walk along the shore or a blazing bonfire. -
Gas Works Park
2101 N Northlake Way, Seattle, WA
Recently renovated, this Fremont park looks out on downtown and the scores of boats that populate Lake Union on a sunny day. -
Victor Steinbrueck Park
2000 Western Ave, Seattle, WA
Next door to the Pike Place Market and in prime location to an Elliott Bay view, this urban strip is a great snack spot. Just watch out for the seagulls. -
Myrtle Edwards Park
3130 Alaskan Way W, Seattle, WA
Adjacent to Elliott bay, this peaceful, serene location offers views of Mt. Ranier and the Olympic Mountain Range. -
Discovery Park
3801 W Government Way, Seattle, WA
A massive city park made up of undeveloped habitat, miles of wooded trails and magnificent views. -
Volunteer Park
1247 15th Ave E, Seattle, WA
This historic Capitol Hill destination boasts a conservatory, Asian Art Museum, water tower and intriguing sculptures.
