Parks in Puget Sound

Scenic Puget Sound Parks

This collection spans the diverse landscapes of the Puget Sound region, from Seattle’s urban core to remote islands. It features industrial landmarks like Gas Works Park, the 534-acre coastal wilderness of Discovery Park, and the modern art installations at the Olympic Sculpture Park. Highlights include panoramic skyline views from Kerry Park, the historic Mukilteo Lighthouse, and the saltwater beaches of Alki and Seahurst. The list encompasses protected state parks, inland arboretums, and cultural sites accessible only by boat.

Scenic Puget Sound Parks — Map

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Olympic Sculpture Park

The Olympic Sculpture Park, created and operated by the Seattle Art Museum, is a public park with modern and contemporary sculpture in…

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Kerry Park

Kerry Park is a small public park and viewpoint on the south slope of Queen Anne Hill in Seattle, Washington, United States.

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Gas Works Park

Gas Works Park is a park located in Seattle, Washington, United States.

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Alki Beach Park

Alki Beach Park is a 135.9-acre park located in the West Seattle neighborhood of Seattle, Washington that consists of the Elliott Bay beach…

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Discovery Park

Discovery Park is a 534-acre park on the shores of Puget Sound in the Magnolia neighborhood of Seattle, Washington.

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Washington Park Arboretum

Washington Park is a public park in Seattle, Washington, United States, most of which is taken up by the Washington Park Arboretum, a joint…

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Seattle Center

Seattle Center is an entertainment, education, tourism and performing arts center located in the Lower Queen Anne neighborhood of Seattle,…

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Hamilton Viewpoint Park

Hamilton Viewpoint is a 16.9-acre public park in the West Seattle neighborhood of Seattle, Washington, United States.

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Green Lake Park

A glacial lake featuring a 2.8-mile paved inner loop and a 3.2-mile outer loop for recreation. The park includes a historic bathhouse theater, designated swimming beaches, and seasonal boat rentals for exploring the freshwater basin.

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Lincoln Park

This 135-acre park in West Seattle contains four miles of paths along rocky Puget Sound beaches and forested bluffs. It is home to Colman Pool, a seasonal outdoor heated saltwater swimming pool located directly on the shoreline.

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Mukilteo Lighthouse Park

Mukilteo Lighthouse Park encompasses the lighthouse at the west end of the city of Mukilteo, Washington, and 12 acres south of it.

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Ed Munro Seahurst Park

Seahurst Park, in Burien, Washington, is a 178-acre park with forests and a beach on Puget Sound.

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Manchester State Park

Manchester State Park is a 111-acre state park in Kitsap County, Washington, United States.

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Blake Island Marine State Park

A 475-acre marine camping park accessible only by boat. It features five miles of saltwater shoreline and the Tillicum cultural center, which provides insight into the history and traditions of the Coast Salish people.

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Shine Tidelands State Park

Shine Tidelands State Park is a 249-acre Washington state park located in Jefferson County, seven miles south of Port Ludlow.

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