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Lake Union Park

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South Lake Union, Seattle
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8.8/10
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    Gany
    "Watch out for all the goose poop"(5 Tips)
    Priya T.
    "Pretty with lots of geese."(3 Tips)
    Sean S.
    "pond sailboat"(2 Tips)
    Emily W.
    "Read interesting facts about Tugboats on the placards"(2 Tips)
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  • Justin L.heart icon on user image
    Justin LisenbyNovember 13, 2017
    Beautiful park on Lake Union. Walk around and enjoy the water, grass, and even some ducks.
  • Smithsonian Channel
    Smithsonian ChannelJune 24, 2011
    Although they can command high prices today, the first houseboats on Lake Union were little more than floating shacks built to house lumber workers. (From Aerial America) Read more
  • Sean S.heart icon on user image
    Sean SalmonJune 22, 2015
    On weekends you can rent a pond sailboat, which are super fun to 'sail' - helps support the wooden boat center
  • Denise F.heart icon on user image
    Denise FMarch 1, 2016
    Relaxing, empty and silence place during the winter, just watch out for goose poop.
  • Pink N.heart icon on user image
    Pink NateMarch 18, 2015
    There's so many great things to see all over Lake Union including Gas Works Park in the north end & MOHAI in the south end.
  • Lindsey P.
    Lindsey PogueDecember 4, 2016
    Beautiful park - especially checkout the Centre for Wooden Boats.
  • Yaeka K.heart icon on user image
    Yaeka KatsutaSeptember 14, 2014
    Do lunch in the park and watch the sea planes take off and land on the water
  • Sean O.
    Sean OJuly 8, 2013
    Watch out for the bees in the lavender bushes next to the trolley tracks.. when a trolley goes by, dozens of bees fly into the air. No bueno for walkers/joggers!
  • Michelle F.heart icon on user image
    Michelle FedermanJanuary 12, 2019
    Been here 25+ times
    Beautiful on sunny days
  • Ramy M.
    Ramy MahdyAugust 6, 2014
    Check the center of the wooden boats, they have free Sunday rides for everyone, sign up at 10am.
  • Toby L.heart icon on user image
    Toby LorencJune 25, 2015
    See the boats, watch plans land on the water and enjoy the sunshine
  • Dora
    DoraJune 30, 2010
    Kids can climb aboard the historic Arthur Foss tugboat at Lake Union Park every other Thursday for stories about children, boats, and the sea.Powered by ParentsConnect.com Read more
  • Brad D.heart icon on user image
    Brad DAugust 16, 2015
    Start your run here around Lake Union. 10k start to finish.
  • Crystal F.
    Crystal FJuly 18, 2011
    Take time to read the interesting Seattle timeline and facts on the top railings of the pedestrian bridge.
  • Enrique G.heart icon on user image
    Beautiful area. Watch out for goose poops!
  • Maxwellheart icon on user image
    MaxwellSeptember 28, 2018
    Free parking after 6pm.
  • Raphael E.heart icon on user image
    Raphael EmmanouilMay 10, 2016
    Been here 50+ times
    Go for swim in July
  • Chris L.
    Chris LindhartsenMarch 10, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    A wonderful place to see sunrise in the spring/summer if you can get up early.
  • ᴡ M.
    ᴡ MarshallFebruary 17, 2013
    If the geese are here, watch out for their absurdly huge poops on the ground. It's everywhere.
  • Laurentia H.
    Laurentia HAugust 29, 2014
    Been here 25+ times
    A nice place to walk/jog/run after work to avoid being stuck on Mercer mess.
  • ᴡ S.heart icon on user image
    ᴡ SantosAugust 29, 2015
    Swimming off the dock, eating lunch on a nice day
  • Marelle H.heart icon on user image
    Marelle HabenichtJuly 13, 2015
    Great place to watch the fireworks on the 4th!
  • R T.heart icon on user image
    R TSeptember 11, 2016
    Beautiful walking lots to see.
  • Miranda R.
    Miranda RenschJuly 5, 2013
    The port a potties here are divine!!
  • Jason L.
    Jason LoJanuary 18, 2022
    Surrender to the Geese.
  • Sherry L.heart icon on user image
    Sherry LiDecember 15, 2015
    Great views and nice walk
  • Swetha V.
    Swetha VaidyJune 21, 2011
    Nice place to relax especially after 7 pm
  • Mary S.heart icon on user image
    Mary SApril 16, 2015
    Beautiful view of Gas Works!
  • Priya T.heart icon on user image
    Priya TungrusMay 30, 2017
    Pretty with lots of geese.
  • Mike B.
    Mike BJanuary 5, 2012
    Great park space but man the gravel part is absurdly ugly and where are the trees?
  • Miguel d.
    Miguel de LeonAugust 8, 2013
    Fountains are super fun in the summer sun!
  • Ganyheart icon on user image
    GanyJune 29, 2018
    Been here 100+ times
    Watch out for all the goose poop
  • Emily W.
    Emily WoodJune 15, 2011
    Read interesting facts about Tugboats on the placards next to the museum
  • Garth K.
    Garth KnutsonApril 24, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Rent a toy sailboat for your kids. or yourself:)
  • Ryan D.heart icon on user image
    Ryan DaccaJuly 19, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Watch out for goose poop.
  • Ryan D.heart icon on user image
    Ryan DaccaDecember 24, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Don't sit on the grass.
  • Jeff H.
    Jeff HackmeisterJune 7, 2011
    Sit here and gaze across to Gas Works Park Read more
  • Katie B.
    Katie BrownAugust 31, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    watch out for the goose poo!
  • Matt E.
    Matt EverettSeptember 2, 2011
    Watch the seaplanes land from the docks!
  • Tony F.
    Tony FlagsNovember 2, 2010
    cool park to hang out at...
  • Julia Z.
    Julia ZiOctober 11, 2013
    Be careful with ducks.poops are everywhere
  • Steve B.
    Steve BarnettAugust 8, 2011
    Watch out for the goose poop! It can be pretty disgusting.
  • Raghav P.
    Raghav ParthasarathySeptember 5, 2021
    Very dirty park - poorly maintained. Avoid
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