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Spead over 350 acres park on Sand Point at Pontiac Bay, Lake Washington, Magnuson Park is Seattle's second-largest park after the Discovery Park.
Spead over 350 acres park on Sand Point at Pontiac Bay, Lake Washington, Magnuson Park is Seattle's second-largest park after the Discovery Park. It was formerly the Sand Point Naval Air Station. The wide-open spaces of the park support numerous athletic fields and picnic spots, with windsurfing and a boat launch along the Lake Washington shoreline. The buildings remaining from its military days are home to many community organizations and special events.
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7400 Sand Point Way Northeast, Seattle, WA, United States
+1 206-684-4946
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