Seward Park
8.4Locals Score / 10#2 of 12 Parks & Outdoors in Seattle
free
Known forold-growthlakesidewildlifetrails
A 300-acre peninsula jutting into Lake Washington with one of the last old-growth forest stands within Seattle city limits. The 2.4-mile loop trail around the perimeter offers stunning lake views and eagle sightings are genuinely common. The forest interior feels remarkably wild for an urban park. Parking fills up fast on sunny summer weekends so arrive early or bike in.
Key facts
| Hours | Hours not verified |
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| Price | free |
| Phone | — |
| Website | — |
| Nearest transit | — |
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| Last verified | July 14, 2026 |
Locals Score
8.4/10- Value9.5
- Iconic6.5
- Excellence9.0
- Crowd level5.0
- Authenticity9.0
- Accessibility6.5
Nearby in Ask Seattle
- Seward Park BeachBeach0.66 km · 8 min walk
- Kubota GardenPark4.19 km · 52 min walk
- The Museum of FlightMuseum4.37 km · 55 min walk
- MusangRestaurant4.79 km · 60 min walk
- GeorgetownNeighborhood4.82 km · 60 min walk
Where to stay near Seward Park
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