Seward Park
A lovely urban park in Seattle for relaxing, walking and exploring wildlife. It's also the starting point for the Seward, Lakewood & Genesee Parks stairway walk and the Emmett Miller Memorial Seward Park to Dim Sum walk.
about Seward Park
A Seattle city park that boasts 300 acres of beautiful forest land, home to eagles' nests, old growth forest, a 2.4 mile biking and walking path, an amphitheater, a native plant garden, an art studio, miles of hiking trails, shoreline, beaches and more. Many visit the Seward Park Audubon Center, a link in the international flyway-based birding network.
on the trail
Emmett Miller Memorial Seward Park to Dim Sum
An easy 7-mile urban hike with 300 feet of elevation gain
One-way walk starting at Seward Park, following Lake Washington and a string of parks, arriving in the International District for Dim Sum Lunch. This is a one-way walk with a car shuttle or bus ride.
Seward, Lakewood & Genesee Parks Stairway Walk
A 4.8-mile, 626-foot elevation gain stairway walk with 207 steps up and 174 steps down
This is one of 25 urban hikes featured in Seattle Stairways Walks. This in an enhanced and longer version of Hike #22, "Lakewood–Seward Park." The Seward Park neighborhood offers unique views and some prime walking territory. The impact of lowering Lake Washington 9 feet in 2016 is clearly visible on this hike. If you're into Seattle Stairway Walks, check out Kathy & Jake's Seattle Stairways blog.
Rainier Beach to Columbia City via Seward Park
an easy 5.5-mile, 700-foot elevation gain walk
The Lake Washington shoreline with its string of unique parks is the star of this walk. Explore Beer Sheva, Pritchard Island Beach, Martha Washington, Seward, Stan Sayers and Genessee Parks. An optional ~3.5 miles takes you back to the start, south down Rainier Avenue through a series of culturally rich, new and old neighborhoods. Buddhist Temples, taquerias, African American style shops, Thai restaurants, a high end bakery...what a feast for the eyes.
Notes
- See also Hike 15, "Rainier Beach to Columbia City," in Seattle Walks by David Williams (University of Washington Press 2017).
- Suitable Activities: Day Hiking, Trail Running, Urban Walking, Urban Adventure
- Seasons: Year-round
- Weather: View weather forecast
- Difficulty: Easy
- Length: 7.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 300 ft
- Land Manager: Seattle Parks and Recreation
- Parking Permit Required: None
- Recommended Party Size: 12
- Maximum Party Size: 250
- Maximum Route/Place Capacity: 12
- Seattle City Map
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- Emmett Miller Memorial Seward Park to Dim Sum
- Seward, Lakewood & Genesee Parks Stairway Walk
- Rainier Beach to Columbia City via Seward Park
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