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Discovery Park

3801 W Government Way, Seattle, WA 98119 (Magnolia / Queen Anne)
206-386-4236
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As featured in Seattle for free
Ranked #12 of 194 attractions in Seattle
Type: Parks, Jogging Paths/ Tracks
Activities: Jogging, Running
Fee: No
Recommended length of visit: 1-2 hours
Description: You can get lost happily among the thickets, nature trails, beaches and bluffs of this 534-acre park.
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Salt Lake City, Utah
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44 reviews 44 reviews
10 attraction reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 15, 2013 NEW

Beautiful beach front just 10 minutes outside of the city. We went for a Sunday picnic and sat on the driftwood and watched the sail boats, then walked down to the lighthouse. Beautiful!

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Yonkers, New York
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43 helpful votes 43 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 15, 2013 NEW

we saw something going on and went in to look around. this is a delightful, large, well laid out park.....they have space for every type of event and plenty of benches......a festival was going on the day we were there and it was so pleasant to see so many people enjoying themselves yet not feeling crowded!

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Toronto, Canada
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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35 helpful votes 35 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 11, 2013 NEW

I recently travelled to Seattle and really enjoyed my time spent in Discovery Park. The trails are excellent and it's not overcrowded. I did the trail to the North Beach, which is a great place to sit and relax with a wonderful view as well.

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13 attraction reviews
Reviews in 42 cities Reviews in 42 cities
141 helpful votes 141 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 9, 2013

Wandered through Discovery Park and spent a lovely few hours walking/hiking the trails that go through the woods and end up at the beach. South Beach has an old lighthouse that is 'out of commission', and across the water is a glorious view of Mt. Rainier--if you are lucky enough to catch it on a sunny day.

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Swindon, United Kingdom
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6 reviews 6 reviews
3 attraction reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 5, 2013

A must visit, lots to do, see and experince from the space needle , EMP, IMAX cinema and the science park.

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Washington DC
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36 reviews 36 reviews
4 attraction reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 2, 2013

Great park that is easily accessible by bus. Has a 3 mile loop around the park including a nice walk on the beach. Good idea if you have some extra time and want to get out and experience nature.

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See 7 more reviews by dcindc2003 for Seattle
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 31, 2013

Kids love this park. There are lots of trails through the woods or down to the water. Good spot for eagle watching, too.

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Cheyenne, Wyoming
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 28, 2013

My daughter is a hiker - so she suggested a walk. We went to Discovery Park and were so surprised to see such a beautiful, natural park in the middle of the city. They have everything - including a beach. Watch out for some of the plants if you are not wearing socks. A leave passed over my foot and... More

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seattle
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2013

though I only have waded in the water, it is a great place on a hot summers day. there are also beautiful trails through heavily forested areas of the parks and a few open meadows high on the coastline with great views.

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Santa Barbara, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2013

Don't miss it! REALLY! Truly incredible and in the middle of a metropolitan city.....quite a Mira Leo,

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