Editing Lake Forest Park, Washington (section)

==Geography==

Lake Forest Park is situated at the north end of [[Lake Washington]]. The city's southern boundary begins at the city limit of Seattle. To the north, Lake Forest Park ends at the Snohomish county line, where the adjacent towns of [[Mountlake Terrace]] and [[Brier, Washington|Brier]] border it. To the east, the city is bounded by Lake Washington and at 55th Avenue NE where the city of [[Kenmore, Washington|Kenmore]] begins; the [[Burke-Gilman Trail]] runs in parallel to the lake shore, following the shoreline into Kenmore to the north, and Seattle to the south. The city's western boundary is at the [[Shoreline, Washington|City of Shoreline's]] city limit, mostly following 25th Avenue NE.

According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|3.65|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, of which, {{convert|3.53|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is land and {{convert|0.12|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is water.<ref name="Gazetteer files">{{cite web|title=US Gazetteer files 2010 |url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |access-date=December 19, 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120702145235/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |archive-date=July 2, 2012 }}</ref> The two largest streams are Lyon Creek and McAleer Creek, both of which provide habitat for salmon.<ref>{{cite web|author1=City of Lake Forest Park|title=The Legacy 100-Year Vision Final Report|url=http://www.cityoflfp.com/DocumentCenter/Home/View/362|access-date=June 17, 2016|date=May 2008}}</ref> The shoreline includes two private beach clubs but no public boat access to Lake Washington; however, Lyon Creek Waterfront Preserve offers 100 feet of Lake Washington shoreline and a viewing dock that extends out into the lake.<ref>{{cite web|title=Lyon Creek Waterfront Preserve|url=http://www.cityoflfp.com/index.aspx?NID=306|website=Lake Forest Park Washington|access-date=June 17, 2016}}</ref>

[[Image:Lyon-creek-park.jpg|thumb|Lyon Creek Waterfront Preserve provides viewing opportunities of Lake Washington.]]

===Parks===
* '''Horizon View Park''' is located at the highest point in Lake Forest Park and offers fields, a children's playground with swings and a play train, a basketball half-court, tennis court, play field, picnic tables, and paved pathways through a natural, wooded area. Horizon View covers 8.4 acres and is located at 19800 47th Ave NE (198th St at 47th Ave NE).<ref>{{cite web|title=Horizon View Park|url=http://www.cityoflfp.com/index.aspx?NID=305|website=Lake Forest Park Washington|access-date=June 16, 2016}}</ref>
* '''Pfingst Animal Acres Park''' is located at NE 178th St and Brookside Blvd and features picnic tables, a 0.25 mile walking loop, a salmon viewing platform, and a beautiful dogwood flower-shaped drinking fountain for people and dogs. The park is also home to a bust of [[Miguel Grau Seminario|Admiral Miguel Grau Seminario]] that was presented to the City of Lake Forest Park by the Consulate General of Peru and the Peruvian Navy in 2011.<ref>{{cite web|title=Pfingst Animal Acres Park|url=http://www.cityoflfp.com/index.aspx?NID=307|website=Lake Forest Park Washington|access-date=June 16, 2016}}</ref>
* '''Grace Cole Nature Park''' is a 15.2 acre wetland named after distinguished State Representative Grace Cole and is located at 30th Ave NE at NE 166th St. The Lake Forest Park Stewardship Foundation hosts regular "ivy out" work parties in the summer to restore and preserve the wildlife habitat.<ref>{{cite web|title=Grace Cole Nature Park|url=http://www.cityoflfp.com/index.aspx?NID=302|website=Lake Forest Park Washington|access-date=June 16, 2016}}</ref>
* '''Lyon Creek Waterfront Preserve''' is located across the street from the Lake Forest Park Town Center at 17337 Beach Drive NE, next to the Lake Forest Park Civic Club. A short trail and boardwalk are perfect for viewing where Lyon Creek meets Lake Washington. This park includes 100 feet of Lake Washington shoreline.<ref>{{cite web|title=Lyon Creek Waterfront Preserve|url=http://www.cityoflfp.com/index.aspx?NID=306|website=Lake Forest Park Washington|access-date=June 16, 2016}}</ref>
* '''Whispering Willow Park''' is found at 17038 44th Ave NE. The park features a short boardwalk, seating, and a natural children's play area. It connects 44th Ave NE with the Lake Forest Park Town Center.<ref>{{cite web|title=Whispering Willow Park|url=http://www.cityoflfp.com/index.aspx?NID=340|website=Lake Forest Park Washington|access-date=June 16, 2016}}</ref>

[[Image:GraceColeNaturePark.jpg|left|thumb|550px|Grace Cole Nature Park through the seasons, 2006-2008]]
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