Getting There The Quad, University of Washington
Pierce Ln, Seattle, WA 98195
Tip: Search for the Burke Museum on your map app to find your way to the north gate 4331 Memorial Way Northeast, Seattle, WA 98195
Distance and Travel Time (from downtown Seattle) : 4.6 miles (13 min)
Trip Type: Outing
Parking – North (Outdoor N5, N18~20 parking lots)
1) N5 Parking Lot: Enter from the north gate on 45th St & 17th Ave, stop/pay for parking and get information at the booth and make a left. Parking lot is located directly on the left. Park and continue down the street on foot; the Quad will be on your right.
2) N18,20,21 Parking Lot: Enter from the north gate, make a left onto Stevens Way and continue down until you meet a cross street. Make a left leading downhill toward parking lots. Park and walk back uphill, cross the street and take path between the buildings straight to the Quad. – Central Plaza Garage (Underground parking)
Enter the garage on 41st St & 15th Ave, stop/pay for parking at the booth. Park as instructed or on free days park on C5, take the elevator up through Kane Hall and the Quad is located on your left as you exit the building. – Free Parking Hours
Saturday after 12 pm, Sundays and Holidays – More Info on Parking http://www.washington.edu/facilities/transportation/park
When to Go
Any time of year (Great place to stroll year round but can be chilly on windy days in winter and spring)
Things to Do
Take a refreshing stroll through the campus, bikes or scooters for the kiddos, watch ducks and Canadian geese (or more like watch the kids go after them)
Tips
1) Sunday afternoons are less crowded and parking is free so you can enjoy a nice walk on campus
2) University of Washington station of Sound Transit Link Light Rail is located next to Husky Stadium. A pedestrian bridge connects the station to UW campus and the Burke-Gilman Trail for bikers and strollers. The ride from UW station to downtown Seattle takes 8 minutes and the airport 46.
