A favorite weekly routine of ours used to be attending a morning storytime at the library, picking up a new bagful of books and then heading off to a nearby park to run off the wiggles with friends—in hopes of a long afternoon nap.
With story times virtual for now and naps a thing of the past for us, we've modified our adventure but the core pieces are still there. Extra fun is exploring a new library and playground every week.
To get you started, here's a list of our four local libraries each paired with a nearby park. If you're looking to explore other play options you can check out my post about all the playgrounds in West Seattle. I would also recommend checking the library hours before heading out since they're always changing.
- Delridge
Library: Delridge Branch / 5423 Delridge Way SW
Playground: Puget Boulevard Commons / 5200 26th Ave SW
Distance between the two: .2 miles, 5 min walk each way - High Point
Library: High Point Branch / 3411 SW Raymond Street
Playground: High Point Commons Park + Bee Garden / 3201 SW Graham Street
Distance between the two: .3 miles, 5 min walk each way - Southwest Branch
Library: Southwest Branch / 9010 35th Ave SW
Playground: Roxhill Park (aka The Castle Park) / 2850 SW Roxbury Street
Distance between the two: .5 miles, 10 min walk each way - Admiral
Library: West Seattle Branch / 2306 42nd Ave SW
Playground: Hiawatha Playfield / 2700 California Ave SW
Distance between the two: .3 miles, 7 min walk each way