Occidental Park, Seattle

Occidental Park is more of a European-type cobblestone square/plaza where tourists, art lovers, shoppers and wanderers visit on a fair weather day. Works of art include totem poles carved over a 10-year period by eminent Chinookan carver Duane Pasco, and are positioned following the tradition of having their faces to the sea and hollowed backs to the forest, though the forest is now the city's skyscrapers. The tallest totem in Occidental Park – "Sun and Raven" – depicts the Raven bringing light to the world. The second totem, "Tsonoqua", is a human figure with outstretched arms; the other two totems are "Bear" and "Man Riding on Tail of Whale".

Also in the park is a memorial to Seattle firefighters who have died in the line of duty since 1889, when the city's Fire Department was formed after the Great Fire. The bronzed sculpture features four life-size firefighters in action.

Otherwise, it's a great place to play outdoor table tennis, foosball, bocce ball, chess, and checkers. There is also a small kids play area and, to top it off, the park is full of small tables and chairs, with some nice artisan shops and cafes nearby.