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Discovery Park

3801 W Government Way, Seattle, WA 98119
206-386-4236
As featured in Seattle for free
Ranked #5 of 210 attractions in Seattle
4.5 of 5 stars 73 Reviews
Type: Parks, Jogging Paths/ Tracks
Activities: Jogging, Running
Fee: No
Description: You can get lost happily among the thickets, nature trails, beaches and bluffs of this 534-acre park.
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Bellevue
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 27, 2012 NEW

There is a 2.8 mile trail called loop trail. We were told to take the north path first, reach beach and come back through south, but we wrongly went on the south one and it was worth it. On the south trail we can walk beside the beach all the way and it is a very nice view. Groups with... More

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oklahoma
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

went to the park, the welcome center was closed on monday. can't see the lighthouse without a pass. can't get a pass because the center was closed. More

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Portland
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2012

Great place to take a walk, go for a run or take a hike along the bluff. More

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Vancouver, Washington
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2012

The grounds of this good-sized park are well managed and it has some of the best views of downtown Seattle you could ever hope for. Great place to just hang out in, spend the lunch period in or whatever! More

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Seattle, Washington
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 5, 2012

I love going hear - over and over again. Great trails to hike and park to enjoy. Then all of the sudden you are at the beach - just a couple of miles from downtown. More

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Bozeman, Montana
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 4, 2012

Nice view of the sound and great place to burn off some of those calories after eating your way through Seattle delicious food! More

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Everett, Washington
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 24, 2012

If you like to escape the city yet be in the city you have arrived. Great trails and historically interesting cemetary. More

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Castle Rock, Colorado
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 21, 2012
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This is an interesting place to go visit when you get a little tired of the hustle and bustle of downtown. A nice park on the Sound with plenty of walking trails. Make sure that you give yourself plenty of time to walk down to one of the beaches. More

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Ames, Iowa
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19 reviews 19 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 19, 2012

Lots of great hiking trails here. We really enjoyed getting out in nature, without having to drive far from downtown. Definitely a fun experience :) More

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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 18, 2012

We visited the park with Evergreen Escapes. Good for Birdwatching. Fantastic view. Not to far from downtown. More

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