Discovery Park - Seattle Playgrounds & Park

  • 3801 West Government Way
    Seattle, WA 98199-1014
  • +1 206 386 4236
  • www.cityofseattle.net
Average Rating
4.5
68+ reviews
from 2 sources
Yahoo! Travel
5.0
1+ reviews
Yelp
4.5
67+ reviews
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    Discovery Park::Seattle.gov

Admission:
Free
Open Hours:
(Park) Daily 4:30am-11pm,4a-11:30p M-Su, Visitor Center: 8:30a-5p Tu-Su
Pet Policy:
Dogs on leash are allowed on about 7 miles of trails except for beaches, ponds, wetlands and the Wolf Tree Nature Trail.
Discovery Park
3801 West Government Way
Seattle, WA 98199-1014
Description
  • ... a 534 acre natural area park operated by the Seattle Parks and Recreation. It is the largest city park in Seattle, and occupies most of the former Fort Lawton site. The site is one of breathtaking majesty. Situated on Magnolia Bluff ... more on Cityofseattle.net
  • ... park offers an interesting mix of domesticated and wild landscape. Smooth asphalt trails for walking and biking co-exist with unmowed grass, open meadows, and lots of birds, especially during spring migration. There's a little bit ... more on GoCityKids.com
  • ... located northwest of downtown Seattle. It has over 500 acres and is the city's largest park. It offers views of both the Olympic and Cascade mountain ranges. Dogs on leash are allowed on about ... more on DogFriendly.com
  • ... North Seattle's finest park. A state of the art education center offers visitors a chance to make the most ... more on NileGuide
  • The crown jewel of the Seattle Parks System more on NileGuide
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Reviews
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5.0
City Retreat

(07/25/04)

... Park is truly a great get away spot. If you just have a few minutes or an entire afternoon, it's a great place to take a book or magazine, or just to watch the boats cruise by or you could spend the entire day exploring the parks different ... By Amy from Seattle- Madrona Neighborhood, a user of Yahoo! Travel. Reviews from Yahoo! Travel

5.0
patrick g. 's review

... up pass the signs that say something like "only official vehicles" blah blah blah or something and park by the lighthouse. This little ... a user of yelp.com. Reviews from Yelp

5.0
Franklin D. 's review

... not out in the Cascades or the Olympic National Forest, so don't expect to be. You are in one of the wildest urban parks (Golden ... a user of yelp.com. Reviews from Yelp

4.0
Laura L. 's review

... this place, of course, like all reviewers. It's a haven, an oasis in the middle of the city, a mini vacation. You must ... a user of yelp.com. Reviews from Yelp

4.0
Lisa W. 's review

... the Seattle city limits, I think Discovery Park offers the most variety. Meadows, forest, gorgeous views of the sound, trails, beaches, ... a user of yelp.com. Reviews from Yelp

Directions

BY CAR I-5 Northbound: Take the Mercer Street exit. Turn right at first stoplight onto Fairview Ave N. At next set of stoplights go left onto Valley St. Stay in far right lane that merges onto Westlake Avenue N. Westlake Ave becomes Ni

Web Resources
  • Read more about Discovery Park on Yahoo! Travel
  • www.cityofseattle.net