Carl S. English Garden to Ballard- Garden Series #7

**🖊 Description:** Come join us as we explore upper Magnolia and the lower Ballard area. We will discover some lovely Seattle city parks, Magnolia Manor Park and Lawton Park before we go through the Kiwanis Memorial Park Preserve Park, which, by the way, was Seattle's first wildlife sanctuary and once the largest nesting colony of Great Blue Herons. Leaving the preserve, we will explore the fish ladders at the Chittenden locks. There should be some good fish viewing as the salmon run is in full swing. Departing the locks we will enjoy the Carl S. English Jr. Botanical Garden. Afterwards, we will visit a few of the many wonderful free exchanges in Ballard. (feel free to bring a toy or craft to donate to the cause) **⤵️ Route:** Distance: 6.84 miles Stairs: uncounted Steps Up / uncounted Steps Down Difficulty: Medium-Hard **📍Points of Interest:** [Lawton Park](https://www.seattle.gov/parks/parks/lawton-park) [Magnolia Manor Park](https://www.seattle.gov/parks/parks/magnolia-manor-park) [Kiwanis Memorial Preserve Park](https://www.seattle.gov/parks/parks/kiwanis-memorial-preserve-park) [Ballard Locks](https://ballardlocks.org) [Carl S. English Botanical Gardens](https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g60878-d141252-Reviews-Carl_S_English_Botanical_Garden-Seattle_Washington.html) [Frankie Feetsplinter Troll](https://nordicmuseum.org/news/meet-frankie-feetsplinters) [Little Free Toy Exchange](https://share.google/YTeP8o5eTzDf1knFu) [Little Free Craft Exchange](https://share.google/SAIUNQJuuS6GxTIYy) 🚽 **Restrooms:** [Lawton Park](https://www.seattle.gov/parks/parks/lawton-park) [Magnolia Manor Park](https://www.seattle.gov/parks/parks/magnolia-manor-park) [Ballard Locks](https://ballardlocks.org) **💵 Fees:** $5 for non-yearly members Free for yearly members. **🚗 Parking:** https://maps.app.goo.gl/Q7uNAmNLS3sm8c9v9 **🚊Transportation Options:** (nearest bus stops) Rte 33 - Gilman Ave W & 24th Ave W - Stop 31220 - King County Transit Rte 31/33 - Gilman Ave W & W Emerson Pl Stop 40073 - King County Transit **☕️ Refreshments:** (for after the walk) [Caffe Appasionato Coffee Roasters & Tasting Bar](https://caffeappassionato.com) 4001 21st Avenue West Seattle, Washington 98199 United States [Walking Directions](https://maps.app.goo.gl/CBmvMzERks5mApuf6) Route: 20260708