Waterfall Garden Park - Seattle Playgrounds & Park

  • 219 Second Ave South
    Seattle, WA 98104
  • +1 206 624 6096
  • www.pan.ci.seattle.wa.us
Average Rating
4.5
21+ reviews
from 1 sources
Yelp
4.5
21+ reviews
Admission:
Free
Open Hours:
4am-11:30pm
Waterfall Garden Park
219 Second Ave South
Seattle, WA 98104
Description
  • ... Park offers an escape from downtown without leaving it. The park encompasses exotic greenery, including ginkgo trees, with several benches and small tables and a 22-foot crashing waterfall, all within four stone walls. Though hidden ... more on Seattle.citysearch.com
  • ... shady courtyard in Pioneer Square and you'll feel miles away from the urban bustle outside. A 22-foot waterfall drowns out all street noise, lending the lush space an air of calm. Mature shrubs and Japanese maples planted alongside ... more on GoCityKids.com
  • ... grass here, but that won't bother you for long. The dominant materials in this Pioneer Square park are wood, concrete and water. It's like stepping into a Zen water and rock garden. The splashing water drowns out traffic noise and ... more on Travel.yahoo.com
  • ... a great spot for weary kids (and their parents) to rest or blow off steam. Tables and chairs invite picnicking. The garden ... more on Gocitykids.parentsconnect.com
  • ... this shady courtyard in Pioneer Square and you'll feel miles away from the urban bustle outside. A 22-foot waterfall drowns out all street noise, lending the lush space an air of calm. Mature shrubs and Japanese maples planted ... more on Gocitykids.parentsconnect.com
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5.0
A Jewel, A Surprise

(Jun 29, 2005)

... lived in Seattle since 1964. The Waterfall Garden has been there since 1977. I just dicovered it June 27, 2005.I went there 4 times in 2 days. What a shock and pleasant surprise. A real gem!! I love it there. ... A TripAdvisor Member, a user of Tripadvisor. Reviews from TripAdvisor

5.0
Sarah B. 's review

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4.0
Phoenix Should Have a Place Like this

(Jul 12, 2006)

... public parks in America------at any rate, I've never heard of another park with a man-made waterfall. Waterfall Gardens is in a less-traveled section of Pioneer Square and, as I recall, occupies about a quarter of the block it's on. ... a user of Tripadvisor. Reviews from TripAdvisor

5.0
Jeff G. 's review

... to work near here and I'd always go to get my Zen on when things got nuts at the office. The second I walk in I can always feel my blood ... a user of yelp.com. Reviews from Yelp

5.0
Tim C. 's review

... Ah, a place of peace and tranquility in the heart of Pioneer Square. A hidden jewel of joy that drowns out the city...for a little while. ... a user of yelp.com. Reviews from Yelp

Directions

From 1-5 (north- and southbound): Take the James Street exit. Turn west toward the water. Turn left on 2nd Avenue. Immediately angle right at the "Y". Cross S Washington Street, staying on 2nd Avenue. The Garden is one block ahead, across from the fire station. Public transportation: Served by more Metro bus routes than we can list; check Metro's trip planner for specific routes. Also served by the Waterfront Streetcar.

Web Resources
  • www.pan.ci.seattle.wa.us
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