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Greenlake Park

The focal point of the Green Lake neighborhood. The 2.8 mi loop path around the lake is frequented by cyclists, runners, rollerbladers, and walkers. The lake is swimmer friendly; algae growth and closures were sometimes a problem before 2004, when the City of Seattle performed a comprehensive cleanup, and it is now one of the cleanest public swimming areas in the Seattle area.

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