Cal Anderson Park is the active heart of Capitol Hill, where you’re sure to bump into locals playing ultimate frisbee, bike polo or soccer as you stroll the paved paths that crisscross the grounds. Pack a picnic and sit in the grass with a view of the cone-shaped water feature that flows into a reflecting pool.
Cal Anderson Park
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