I love to walk and hike in Discovery Park. In this 534 acre natural area park operated by the Seattle Parks and Recreation you can truly get away from the city life without leaving town.
Several years ago, a ‘lost’ black bear and a roaming cougar were spotted in the vicinity 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.
This park also has a City Park Marine Reserve. A marine reserve is any stretch of beach or water that is protected.
FEATURES
Children’s play area
Waterfront
Woods
Picnic tables
Tennis courts
HOURS
Park Hours
Daily 4 a.m. – 11:30 p.m.
Visitor Center Hours
Tuesday-Sunday
8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Closed holidays
