Last Saturday, Brian and I took a stroll around Greenlake (2.8 miles). We've not been in ages and despite the gray and overcast day (sorry the pictures came out so dark) we made it around the entire lake in about an hour.
Green Lake is a freshwater lake in north central Seattle. It is a glacial lake, its basin having been dug 50,000 years ago by the Vashon glacier, which also created Lake Washington and Lake Union.
Green Lake was named by David Phillips, who surveyed the area in September 1855 for the United States Surveyor General. His first notes referred to it as "Lake Green" because even in its natural state the lake is prone to algae blooms.
The area was originally homesteaded by various pioneers, the first being Erhart Sarfried, "Green Lake John." Sarfried subdivided his homestead in 1888 and sold the land to various entrepreneurs. W.D. Wood built an "amusement park" on the west side of the lake (which never amounted to more than a glorified lawn for picnics).
Red Carnations hanging from fishing line
Green Lake is surrounded entirely by a very popular paved path. The 2.8 mile path is divided into two lanes — one for walkers and one for wheels!
We came upon this interesting artistic display hanging from a tree on the path...perhaps a Valentine's Day arrangement for lovers?
Enjoy!
Stacy
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