For a great view of the Seattle skyline, check out the Gas Works Park , located at 2101 North Northlake Way on the north shore of Lake Union in the south-side of Wallingford neighborhood. The Gas Works Park is a great example of urban renewal at its best. This 20 acre area of Lake Union, in 1906, was cleared in order for Seattle’s Gas Light company to produce gas from coal for all Seattle residence. The plant ran for 50 years before closing down. The city of Seattle Parks and Recreations and transformed the area into a fantastic park. Popular for summer concerts, kite flyer’s and picnicking, plus, if you happen to be in Seattle for the 4th of July, the Gas Works Park is the best spot to watch the fireworks.

Gas Works Park, for many years was the exclusive site for a series of ‘Peace Concerts’ that begin in June and last through September. This years line-up specifically at the Gas Works Park happens on August 15, 2010 and will feature performances by the Red Hot Blues Sisters, Duffy Bishop, Nick Vigarino, Chris Carlson, Mia Vermillion, Peter Damann and Teri Anne Wilson. The Grand Finale of the Peace Concert will be held on September 19th at the Park and will feature Randy Hansen, The Whole Bolivian Army, Jef Jainsun, Cherry Cherry and Don Glenn.

For over 25 years the Gasworks Park Kite Shop has been a shopping destination for kites, banners, windsocks and games. The Kite Shop carries a superb selection of the latest in kite technology. Gas Works Park has plenty of free, open space that is ideal for kite flying, there’s even an artificial kite flying hill with an elaborate sculptured sundial built into the summit. The shop is only 3 blocks away at the North end of Lake Union.

Finally, for many years, this park has hosted one of Seattle’s 2 major Fourth of July fireworks events, and in 2009, this park was the only fireworks event in Seattle! Don’t worry about how to get to the park, the best Seattle hotel is nearby and any of the staff members will be glad to tell you how to get to the Gas Works Park.