Sight Seattle Center & Queen Anne
Kerry Park
A sight in Seattle Center & Queen Anne, free to visit and worth about 45 minutes. Best time to go: Blue hour.
Why go
Small Queen Anne viewpoint with the classic view of the Space Needle in front of downtown and, on clear days, Mount Rainier.
It is one of 9 curated places we feature in Seattle Center & Queen Anne, alongside 2 places to eat, 2 sights and 1 activity. 3 more of our picks sit within about half a mile in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Kerry Park and Pacific Northwest Ballet's Nutcracker at McCaw Hall. At about 45 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.
- Type
- Sight
- Neighborhood
- Queen Anne
- Price
- Free
- Time needed
- 45 min
- Best time
- Blue hour
Nearby
Our closest curated picks, including 4 beyond Seattle Center & Queen Anne. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.
- 1Kerry Park
Small Queen Anne park with the classic skyline view of the Space Needle and, on clear days, Mount Rainier.
Sight · Seattle · 0.0 mi straight-line - 2Pacific Northwest Ballet's Nutcracker at McCaw Hall
Pacific Northwest Ballet's annual Nutcracker, staged at McCaw Hall at Seattle Center from late November through late December.
Activity · Seattle · 0.6 mi straight-line - 3International Fountain
Domed fountain at the heart of Seattle Center whose lawn becomes a dance floor with projections on New Year's Eve.
Activity · 0.6 mi straight-line - 4Chihuly Garden and Glass
Dale Chihuly's glasswork in galleries and a garden beside the Space Needle.
Sight · Seattle · 0.8 mi straight-line - 5Chihuly Garden and Glass
Dale Chihuly's blown-glass works in galleries, a glasshouse and a garden at the foot of the Space Needle.
Sight · 0.8 mi straight-line - 6Space Needle
1962 tower with a rotating glass floor at 500 feet.
Sight · Seattle · 0.8 mi straight-line
On these curated routes
Kerry Park is a stop on our Seattle New Year's Eve route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.
More sights to see in Seattle Center & Queen Anne
Another curated sight in Seattle Center & Queen Anne. See the full Seattle Center & Queen Anne guide.
When to go: weather by month, based on Seattle
Our climate figures for Seattle Center & Queen Anne 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 Kerry Park itself, we suggest: Blue hour.
Modelled monthly averages for Seattle from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Seattle weather by month (covers Seattle Center & Queen Anne).
Getting there
Map links open a live search for Kerry Park, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.
- Coordinates
- 47.62944, -122.36000
- Destination
- Seattle Center & Queen Anne, Washington
Kerry Park: quick answers
How much time do you need at Kerry Park?
Plan on about 45 minutes at Kerry Park. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.
When is the best time to visit Kerry Park?
Our pick: Blue hour. Insider tip: It fills by 11 pm on New Year's Eve; on Dec 30 you will have room for photos.
Is Kerry Park free?
Yes, we list Kerry Park as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.
Which TripsCircle routes include Kerry Park?
Kerry Park appears on Seattle New Year's Eve, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.
Add Kerry 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 Seattle Center & Queen Anne.
Plan Seattle Center & Queen Anne
- Seattle Center & Queen Anne travel guide 9 places
- Seattle weather (covers Seattle Center & Queen Anne) weather by month
Lists & regions
Also in Seattle Center & Queen Anne
- Canlis Food
- Zig Zag Café Drinks
- Gas Works Park Outdoors
- Fairmont Olympic Hotel Stay
Curated recommendation, not live listing data. Confirm hours, prices, bookings and access before you go.