Fairmount Playground

Fairmount Playground in West Seattle sits in the Fairmount Park neighborhood on Fauntleroy Way SW — right across from the Fauntleroy ferry terminal that connects to Vashon Island and Southworth.

For most families, the playground earns its place as a stop within a broader Fauntleroy area outing. The ferry terminal across the street makes it an ideal waiting spot for families taking the Vashon Island ferry — kids can play while parents watch for ferry arrivals, and the 20-minute ferry wait becomes productive play time rather than dead time in the car. The visual bonus is watching ferries maneuver in Puget Sound, which kids find endlessly interesting.

The playground itself is a solid, well-maintained neighborhood installation appropriate for the 0-10 range. Equipment covers multiple age levels and the park has enough open green space for running. The neighborhood setting is quiet and residential — you get a more relaxed experience than the busier parks in West Seattle like Lincoln Park or Alki.

Lincoln Park, one of West Seattle's premier parks with beach access, forest trails, and a saltwater pool (summer), is about 0.5 miles south. Combining Fairmount Playground with a Lincoln Park beach walk makes a complete West Seattle outing.

The Fauntleroy neighborhood is a pleasant residential area in Southwest Seattle. Closest dining is in the Alaska Junction (West Seattle Junction), about 10-15 minutes north, which has some of Seattle's best neighborhood restaurant and bakery options.