Introduction:
What? :
Kerry Park is a
small public park and viewpoint on the south slope of Queen Anne Hill in
Seattle. It overlooks Seattle, and it is the best viewing point of downtown
skyline and Space Needle tower. On a clear day this is also the best place to
see the city and Mount Rainier located 60 miles away.
Where? :
The park is located
on Queen Anne's south slope high above the city.
211 W Highland
Dr, Seattle, WA 98119
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When? :
The park is
open year-round.
Due note 1: There is
parking available on the streets surrounding the park, at sunset many people
come to this location, but they do not stay for long time.
Due note 2: Kerry Park is
less than 10 minutes northwest of the Space Needle and less than 15 minutes
northwest of Pike Place Market.
Due note 3: Free of
charge.
Due note 4: Kerry Park is
open daily from 6:00am to 10:00pm. There are no gates that prevent you from
entering the park. Do respect the park’s hours, it is in the middle of a quite residence
neighborhood.
Due note 5: The best time of
the day to visit Kerry Park is at sunset or at early night.
Due note 6: Plan to be
here as short as 15 minutes or as long as you want to enjoy the view.
Due note 7: This is a very
small city park; the main attraction is the view from the viewing platform
along Highland Dr., nothing else to do here.
Due note 8: This is one of
the most tourist and local popular spots in Seattle so you will not be the only
one here, especially during summer months and during sunset.
My thoughts:
I try to come to
this viewing point every time I’m visiting Seattle and having a car. I never
got tired of the Seattle skyline view from here. The proximity to the downtown,
the Space Needle and Pike Place Market make it a perfect sunset location.
My
recommendation is to visit Kerry Park at sunset when the sun is lighting up the
city skyline with golden-colored. Stay longer into the night when the building
are begins to light up at night.
The visit:
Park your car
at the nearby streets and walk to the park viewing platform along Highland Dr.
From here you
have the view of the Space Needle and Seattle downtown skyline and the Elliott
Bay below. On clear weather you can see 60 miles away Mount Rainier,
Washington's most iconic mountain where it top is covered with glaciers year-round.
Clouds can of
course ruin the view a bit, but that would be true for any location with a view
of the Seattle skyline.
At night the
view is not less impressive with all skyscraper building are lighted, Space
Needle with its 500-foot pedestal and the flying saucer shaped top, the large cargo
harbor on the other side of the bay and ferries servicing across the water to
their destination.
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