Discovery Park
3801 W Government Way, Seattle, WA 98199-1014
Price of admission: Free
Website - (206) 386-4236
Hours of Operations: Mon-Sun. 6:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Keywords: exercise, hikes, hikes for kids, lighthouse, ocean, outdoor, picnic, wildlife, woods
Discovery Park is 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 overlooking Puget Sound, Discovery Park offers spectacular view of both the Cascade and the Olympic Mountain ranges. The secluded site includes two miles of protected tidal beaches as well as open meadow lands, dramatic sea cliffs, forest groves, active sand dunes, thickets and streams.
The role of Discovery Park is to provide an open space of quiet and tranquility away from the stress and activity of the city, a sanctuary for wildlife, as well as an outdoor classroom for people to learn about the natural world. Maintained in its semi-natural condition the park will continue to offer a biologically rich and diverse natural area for urban dwellers and an unmatched opportunity for environmental education.
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Britney Rule Sammamish, WA
This place is huge! We really enjoyed walking around and exploring--the beach had great clam shells and treasures for the kids to find, and I'd like to go back sometime and explore the lighthouse. And we didn't even get to start on the fields and play areas. And the VIEWS! Wow.
My suggestion is to find a map or someone to guide you before you get going. Otherwise you might end up walking a very long way to get back to your car. Trust me.
Posted 05/07/09