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Master level resident (30-40 yrs) User Rating 3 rating By Anonymous ( Mar 30, 2019) Having been assaulted by Edmonds Police, beating me with their heavy duty Black Assault Flashlight, I have great insight into the culture that prevails throughout the police department. Very professional as in incidents like what happened to me get immediate attention and re ...Read More solved quickly in a positive manner for victims of police beatings compared to surrounding area police forces. Read Less
Edmonds, WA: A Great Place To Live Or Work User Rating 4 rating By Anonymous ( Apr 26, 2018) Edmonds, Washington is located about 10 miles north of Seattle. Its downtown is located near the ocean and it has a great waterfront. The most popular restaurant on the water is Anthony's which is renowned in the area for having fantastic seafood options. There is also a large pa ...Read More rk and marina on the water as well as a beach. Additionally, The Edmonds-Kingston Ferry can take people to Whidbey Island which is about 10 miles west.

I was living in Edmonds for about four years. I think the most popular attraction is the Future of Flight Aviation Center which includes a tour by a Boeing employee. Another popular attraction is Meadowdale Beach Park which is about a 3-mile hike both ways through a gully down to a beach.

I think the best area of Edmonds is the Picnic Point area. It is a very nice neighborhood which is safe and is quiet as well. It also isn't that far to I-5 which helps because when I lived there I commuted down that freeway to Seattle. Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Edmonds? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Maplewood Hill Park
      Stamm Overlook Park
      Humming Bird Park
      Civic Center Field
      Brackett's Landing
      Centennial Plaza
      Sierra Park
      Richard F. Anway Park

      Entertainment

      Edmonds Center for the Arts
      Wade James Theatre
      Edmonds Historical Museum
      Edmonds Theater
      Cascadia Art Museum
      Ampetheater
      Art Gallery
      Black Box Theater

      Food & Drink

      Church Key Pub
      Revelations Yogurt
      The Loft
      Daphne's Bar
      A Very Taki Tiki Bar And Grill
      Engel's Pub
      Salish Sea Brewing Co.
      Hunni Co

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Edmonds? Of all people who commute, 8.4% take public transportation in Edmonds.
      Drive to Work
      69%

      8% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      8%

      3% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      equal to the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Edmonds a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Swedish Medical Center Edmonds Campus

      Pharmacies

      Rite Aid
      Highland Pharmacy
      Bartell Drugs
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      Main Street Health Center