Sliding and splashing on Seattle’s Phinney Ridge

July 11, 2020 at 4:15 pm Updated July 11, 2020 at 4:15 pm

Joseph Lee had a running start but misses his landing on the float he’s riding down an improvised water slide on Phinney Ridge. Families used plastic sheeting, water sourced from a neighbor and a wading pool to create their water opportunities recently. (Alan Berner / The Seattle Times)

Jasmine Brown gets in a water blast before Lela Lee can refill as they improvise play with a homemade water slide, wading pool and water supply borrowed from a neighbor on Phinney Ridge. (Alan Berner / The Seattle Times)

Lela Lee glides down an improvised water slide and receives additional spray from a water blaster. Moisture for the slide comes from a neighbor’s hose. (Alan Berner / The Seattle Times)

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