Greenlake
Community Information
Greenlake was once
the summer destination for Seattle's early settlers. Today, it is one of the
most highly desireable neighborhoods in Seattle, with commute times to downtown
Seattle of only ten to fifteen minutes.
Today, Greenlake
is a recreation Mecca for local residents and Seattlites alike. Its 2.8-mile
trail around the lake is used frequently for biking, running, and inline
skating. On the lake itself you may swim, canoe, kayak, and windsurf. There
is also an indoor swimming pool, as well as tennis courts, and facilities
for golf, soccer, baseball, and basketball. An estimated one million people
a year use the park.
Adjacent to the
lake is the Woodland Park Zoo, consistently ranked as one of the best 10
zoos in the nation.
Homes here are
predominantly single-family residences, including some Tudors and bungalows,
many which maintain their original details and charm. In comparison with
other neighborhoods, Greenlake has a higher concentration of resident four-year
institution graduates.
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