
Washington Park Arboretum
Washington Park Arboretum
Seattle, United States
On the shores of Lake Washington, this 230-acre preserve features rare trees & a Japanese garden.
Last updated: February 11, 2026
Overview
On the shores of Lake Washington, this 230-acre preserve features rare trees & a Japanese garden.
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Visitor Reviews
**★★★★★ Obie Pressman — a month ago
One of my favorite places in Seattle, wonderful for a picnic or a stroll. A delight year round, but at its glorious best in the spring and fall when seasonal colors offer a riot of color and contrast.
**★★★★★ Joshua Fagan — 3 months ago
An oasis of serenity and one of the most accessible and elegantly soothing natural spaces in the city. I have walked through this place multiple times throughout my calmer weekends in Seattle, and every time, it feels new, changing with the seasons and the weather. There are lush groves of rhododendrons and towering copses of redwood trees that reach into the sky. There are relatively easy and simple trails that lead around placid ponds filled with lily pads, and there are steeper paths leading
**★★★★★ Quincy Rowe — 4 months ago
Went here with the dogs on my day off Tuesday and parked down by the Japanese Garden parking lot. It was relatively empty so finding a spot was no problem. It was actually my first time ever coming here and I thoroughly enjoyed my visit. It was a hot day so it was nice and cool walking amongst all the foliage. My dogs had a blast smelling all the new smells and walking along the different paths. This is a must visit spot if you're a local like me or a visiting tourist!
**★★★★★ L. M.M.A. — 4 months ago
Amazing and beautiful. This place is the middle of Seattle has everything to make a memorable afternoon: big sequoias, camelias, magnolias, ponds, roads, shortcuts, sculptures, and coyotes. Perfect to enjoy a short walk without traveling far from home.
**★★★★☆ Nan Liu — 5 months ago
I had a great time at this large park on the east side of South Lake Union. It's home to a beautiful Japanese garden and has multiple trails winding through lush greenery. I especially appreciated how clean and well-maintained the paths were, with no muddy sections to worry about. Following the trails to the far north side, you can reach the bay and pass directly under a large bridge. Turning left after the bridge leads to a wooden boardwalk trail that takes you out of the park on the west sid
















