One of the Most Beautiful, Relaxing Places - Discover Pleasant Activities in the Historic Green Lake Area in Seattle

The city of Green Lake is well known for its afternoon picnics, fishing, boat rides and other fun filled activities for families and kids.

This neighborhood is miles within the Woodland Park Zoo and proves to be an ideal place for bird watches, joggers, skaters.

In addition the above there are a number of restaurants and recreation facilities such as an indoor swimming pool, tennis, basketball and volleyball courts for the convenience of the tourists.

Information About Green Lake

http://seattle.about.com/od/realestateneighborhoods/p/GreenlkProfile.htm

One of the most famous attraction in this neighborhood is the Green Lake Park. This park is well known for its expanse of water and green space.

The park also preserves hundreds of plant and tree species along with different variety of birds and water fowls

Moreover the park also comes with a 2.8 mile path spread around the lake making it an ideal spot for running and walking.

Official Website of Green Lake Park

http://www.seattle.gov/parks/park_detail.asp?ID=307

One of the most popular activities that visitors love to enjoy is fishing. The park also host fishing events for kids where the volunteers teach them how to bait the hook, use the rod and reel.

This event is generally organized by the Seattle Park and Recreation along with the Washington State department of Fish and Wildlife.

Fishing Events Organized By Green Lake Park

http://parkways.seattle.gov/2010/04/21/take-your-kid-fishing-at-green-lake/

One may come across a lot of reviews about the wonders of this park. The best place to get better reviews is on Yahoo Travel.

This website gives a brief description about the Green Lake Park and a number of tourist attractions that are within the neighborhood.

Green Lake Travel Guide on Yahoo Travel

http://travel.yahoo.com/p-travelguide-2747303-green_lake_park_seattle-i