Seattle, Edmonds, Lake Forest Park & Shoreline

The Seattle Area




Information on Seattle, Washington

Seattle is well known for its easygoing West Coast attitude-people still let you into traffic when you're changing lanes here. Commute times to major industries (including Boeing and Microsoft) within Seattle and around the "Eastside" of Lake Washington run an average of 24.3 minutes one way. Interstate 5 is the major route, which cuts through the city, east of the downtown core.
Seattle

The houses are a mix of the distinctive bungalows built around the turn of the century in neighborhoods such as Capitol Hill and Queen Anne Hill to the modern hill-hugging glass-fronted houses of Magnolia.

Seattle has a strong arts community and increasingly winning sports teams such as the Mariners, Sonics and Seahawks. There are as many activities as there are public parks, from kite flying at Gas Works Park on the north end of Lake Union to wading at the pool at historic Volunteer Park on Capitol Hill to volleyball on the saltwater beaches at Alki.


Seattle Skyline and Ferry

Seattle hails as the coffee Mecca of the world and the home of grunge music; it is also recognized for its "liquid sun," as the natives sometimes call the rain here. The Space Needle, constructed decades ago during the World's Fair, is a landmark everyone recognizes, as is the Public Market sign of downtown's Pike Place Market.

 




Information on Shoreline, Washington
Shoreline is a newly incorporated suburban city located north of Seattle and between the shores of Puget Sound to the west and Lake Forest Park and Lake Washington to the east. This area was deeply forested before the turn of the century, providing rich fishing and hunting for the local Native Americans. Homesteaders arrived following the settlement of Seattle in the 1870's with the Richmond Beach neighborhood as the site of the first village in the area. Located on the new railroad line running along Puget Sound, Shoreline gained its identity around 1889. Aurora (Highway 99) served as the emerging center of commerce and by the 1920's was home to numerous businesses. Following World War II, the Shoreline area experienced tremendous growth as the suburban lifestyle grew in popularity.

Founded in 1995, Shoreline is now the fourth largest city in King County and the tenth most populated city in the state of Washington, with just over 50,000. The Shoreline Historical Museum, located in the old Ronald School, exhibits a number of photos and artifacts depicting Shoreline's history.

Today, Shoreline is perhaps best known for its educational opportunities; it is the Shoreline School District which largely unites the community and attracts residents. With such schools as Shoreline Community College, this area is recognized nationally for its educational programs. Among its first rate public schools are two high schools, two middle schools, and eleven elementary schools; besides these, Shoreline boasts several excellent private schools.

A mild climate and easy access to recreation on Puget Sound are both big draws to Shoreline. Here you will find numerous saltwater and freshwater beaches, as well as parks and playgrounds.



Information on Bothell, Washington

With a small town feel, Bothell is a mix of pastoral landscape and residential neighborhoods. Located at the crossroads of State Routes 522, 527 and Interstate 405, it is only a 15-20 minute commute to either Seattle or Everett. The city itself is fairly evenly split between Snohomish County and King County.

Bothell is also the gateway to the Technology Corridor, an area that runs north and west to Possession Sound at Mukilteo and boasts a large concentration of high technology industries, an incredible asset to Seattle and the Eastside of Lake Washington. Nearby companies include Microsoft, Immunex, Advanced Technology Laboratories and Eldec.

The Sammamish Slough, which meets Marymoor Park in Redmond, is a languid water course with a paved trail for biking, walking, running and inline skating. The Slough Trail eventually meets with Gas Works Park on the shore of Lake Union, just south of Seattle's Wallingford neighborhood.

Community activities in Bothell include Winterfest and the Arts and Crafts Fair.

City of Bothell

Bothell Education


Information on Edmonds, Washington

Edmonds has a small town feel and great views of Puget Sound and the Olympic Mountains to the west. Located north of Seattle and west of Lynnwood, it is just off Interstate 5, which runs into the heart of Seattle. Due in part to its location, it has the second largest population in Snohomish County.

Edmonds offers many recreational, educational and health-related amenities. The active Port of Edmonds maintains excellent charter fishing on Puget Sound. Divers from around the country come to the Underwater Park at Brackett's Landing. Ferries shuttle cars, bikes and foot passengers across Puget Sound between Edmonds and Kingston, and the Amtrak train system connects here. The Edmonds School District provides educational opportunities for children and adults; by the year 2000 updated facilities will compliment the high-quality K-12 education already in existence. The Stevens Healthcare offers a new state-of-the-art family friendly birth center.

Edmonds is strong in the cultural arts, and emphasizes family-oriented events. It boasts an Annual Arts Festival in June, Sunday "Concerts in the Park," and a children's summer theater arts series. Beautiful public beaches, parks and playing fields are all found in Edmonds.



Information on Lynnwood, Washington

Lynnwood is the self-proclaimed "close to everything" city. Located north of Seattle, it is also close to the Snohomish County farmland, the Cascade Mountains to the east and Puget Sound to the west. It has excellent access to Interstates 5, 405, and Highway 99. Given its location and amenities, it is a great city for both businesses and residents.

Retailing, manufacturing, construction and education jobs abound. There are approximately 2,500 businesses in the city of Lynnwood, which has no B & O taxes. It also has Snohomish County's largest shopping facility, Alderwood Mall.

You can find 245 acres of parks and open spaces in Lynnwood, including Scriber Lake Park in the heart of the commercial district. It has 18 acres of winding paths through native plants and trees. Lynnwood's twelve mile Interurban Trail is perfect for biking, walking and jogging.

Both the Arts Commission and the Parks and Recreation Department host many cultural events, including professional performances, literary lectures, visual arts exhibits and children's programs. The community of Lynnwood also maintains a Recreation Center. Educational opportunities include Edmonds Community College, City University and Central Washington University's Extended Degree Center.

City of Lynnwood

Lynnwood Education
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