Outdoors Magnolia, Pike Place Market & Waterfront
Discovery Park
An outdoor spot in Magnolia, Pike Place Market & Waterfront, free to visit and worth about 2.5 hours. Best time to go: Late morning.
Why go
The city's largest park, with bluffs, forest trails and a beach walk to the 1881 West Point Lighthouse.
It is one of 6 curated places we feature in Pike Place Market & Waterfront, alongside 2 places to eat, 1 activity and 1 outdoor spot. The closest of our other picks is Discovery Park, 0.2 mi away as the crow flies.
- Type
- Outdoors · Nature
- Neighborhood
- Magnolia
- Price
- Free
- Time needed
- 2.5 hr
- Best time
- Late morning
Nearby
Our closest curated picks, including 6 beyond Pike Place Market & Waterfront. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.
- 1Discovery Park
Seattle's largest park: bluff meadows, forest loop trail and a beach walk to West Point Lighthouse.
Outdoors · Seattle · 0.2 mi straight-line - 2Hiram M. Chittenden Locks
Ballard Locks move boats between Lake Washington and Puget Sound; fish ladder windows show migrating salmon.
Sight · Seattle · 1.1 mi straight-line - 3The Walrus and the Carpenter
Ballard oyster bar from Renee Erickson, known for local oysters.
Food · Seattle · 1.8 mi straight-line - 4Paseo Caribbean Food
Fremont's cult Cuban-style sandwich shop; the Caribbean Roast pork sandwich is the order.
Food · Seattle · 3.2 mi straight-line - 5Kerry Park
Small Queen Anne viewpoint with the classic view of the Space Needle in front of downtown and, on clear days, Mount Rainier.
Sight · Seattle Center & Queen Anne · 3.4 mi straight-line - 6Kerry Park
Small Queen Anne park with the classic skyline view of the Space Needle and, on clear days, Mount Rainier.
Sight · Seattle · 3.4 mi straight-line
On these curated routes
Discovery Park is a stop on our Seattle New Year's Eve route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.
More outdoor spots in Pike Place Market & Waterfront
Another curated outdoor spot in Pike Place Market & Waterfront. See the full Pike Place Market & Waterfront guide.
When to go: weather by month, based on Seattle
Our climate figures for Pike Place Market & Waterfront come from nearby Seattle. Average daily highs in Seattle run from 44°F in December to 75°F in August; November is usually the wettest month. For Discovery Park itself, we suggest: Late morning.
Modelled monthly averages for Seattle from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Seattle weather by month (covers Pike Place Market & Waterfront).
Getting there
Map links open a live search for Discovery Park, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.
- Coordinates
- 47.65833, -122.41889
- Destination
- Pike Place Market & Waterfront, Washington
Discovery Park: quick answers
How much time do you need at Discovery Park?
Plan on about 2.5 hours at Discovery Park. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.
When is the best time to visit Discovery Park?
Our pick: Late morning. Insider tip: The Loop Trail is about 4.5 km; add the South Beach Trail down to the lighthouse.
Is Discovery Park free?
Yes, we list Discovery Park as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.
Which TripsCircle routes include Discovery Park?
Discovery Park appears on Seattle New Year's Eve, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.
Add Discovery Park to your crew's plan
Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Pike Place Market & Waterfront.
Plan Pike Place Market & Waterfront
- Pike Place Market & Waterfront travel guide 6 places
- Seattle weather (covers Pike Place Market & Waterfront) weather by month
Lists & regions
Also in Pike Place Market & Waterfront
- Cafe Campagne Food
- Seattle Aquarium Activity
- Pike Place Market Shopping
Curated recommendation, not live listing data. Confirm hours, prices, bookings and access before you go.