To say the weather has been incredibly crappy lately, would be an understatment. Wind, rain, clouds, darkness, a typical Seattle winter. It has been challenging to do many outdoor activities but the one constant is our daily walk. We still brave the elements, twice a day, and we both come home a soggy mess. I "think" I've taught Emmy how to shake outside, so she doesn't do it the second she steps inside. I've led by example, right when we get back I start shaking myself off, all the while saying "shake, Emmy, shake..." She looks up at me like I'm crazy but will invariably shake herself off too, so I think it works!! Back to our walks. Lucky for us, even in this weather, there are a TON of parks within walking distance that we'll report out on.
Today's park is a little, hidden, gem smack dab in the middle of a neighborhood, called Terrace Park. This is a small 1+ acre park, with not much but a small playground and basketball court but what it does have is a HUGE grassy area for your pup to run, sniff, explore, roll around in and a free, (biodegradable)plastic bag dispenser for the "unmentionables", love those things!! I think this park would be a fantanstic contender for Kirkland's 1st off-leash dog park, but that's a diferent story. As required by city rules, you must keep your dog on leash here BUT if your hound is off-leash savvy, it is not an uncommon sight to see folks giving Fido some breathing room, so to speak. Mornings and late afternoons are the best time to visit, as the park is typically empty, except for the occasional dog walker. And, it's always nice to stay a bit and have a little chat with them while your dogs get to socialize a little too. Win, win for everyone! We like this little park and visit it often.
