- Distance and Travel Time (from downtown Seattle): 3.4 miles (9 min)
- Parking: Parking lot in the park
- When to Go
Any time of year (Great park to enjoy year round but can be chilly on windy days in winter and spring)
- Things to Do
Stroll through the park, enjoy views of downtown Seattle, drop by the Seattle Asian Art Museum, look around the Volunteer Park Conservatory, climb up to the observation deck of the water tower and enjoy the 360-degree view of Seattle, ride bikes or scooters on the trails, enjoy the renovated playground, etc.
- Tips
1) The Seattle Asian Art Museum admission is free on the first Thursday and Saturday of each month.
2) The Volunteer Park Conservatory admission is free on the first Thursday and Saturday of each month.
3) The wading pool is open on sunny days when the temperature is forecast to be 70 degrees or above in summer.
In Tribute to the Volunteer Services of Veterans
Seattle Asian Art Museum
Nice Views of Downtown Seattle thru the sculpture "Black Sun"
Water Tower Observation Deck
Statue of William Henry Seward
Volunteer Park Conservatory
A landmark of Seattle, Volunteer Park
Play Area - Wading Pool
Newly Renovated Playground