Discovery Park

Park Seattle, Washington, United States

What to expect

Discovery Park is a 534-acre park on the shores of Puget Sound in the Magnolia neighborhood of Seattle, Washington. It contains 11.81 miles of walking trails, including the Discovery Park Loop Trail, which runs 2.8 miles through the park. The park features forests, beaches, prairies, and bluffs, and is home to a variety of wildlife, including birds, marine mammals, and Townsend's chipmunks. Visitors can enjoy hiking, bird-watching, and exploring the park's historic buildings and scenic views. The park is also home to the Daybreak Star Cultural Center and the West Point Lighthouse, and offers stunning views of Puget Sound and the surrounding landscape

Plan your family visit to the Discovery Park with these blog insights 👇

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This family's experience:

Activities: We explored the park, enjoyed the beach, and went tidepooling. The kids loved the playground and the open space

Highlights: The kids loved the playground and the beach, and we all enjoyed the beautiful park and the diverse natural environment ✨

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This family's experience:

Activities: We headed across the canal to Discovery Park, explored around, and waited for a parking pass

Highlights: The kids loved exploring the park, we found art pieces, waterfalls, sculptures etc all around the city ✨

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This family's experience:

Activities: We explored the park's various areas, including the beaches, meadows, sea cliffs, forests, and sand dunes

Highlights: The kids loved investigating the tide pools for starfish, sea anemones, urchins, and other sea creatures. We also enjoyed the hike and bike trails ✨

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This family's experience:

Activities: We spent a day exploring the park and enjoying the views of the Olympic Mountains and Puget Sound

Highlights: The kids loved exploring the park and playing on the beach. They also enjoyed walking along the trails and seeing the lighthouse ✨