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Kerry Park

A sight in Queen Anne, Seattle, free to visit and worth about 20 minutes. Best time to go: Sunset.

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Kerry Park in Queen Anne, Seattle
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Why go

Small Queen Anne park with the classic skyline view of the Space Needle and, on clear days, Mount Rainier.

It is one of 19 curated places we feature in Seattle, alongside 8 places to eat, 6 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 20 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.

Type
Sight
Neighborhood
Queen Anne
Price
Free
Time needed
20 min
Best time
Sunset

Nearby

Our closest curated picks, including 3 beyond Seattle. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.

  1. 1
    Kerry 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 · 0.0 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Pacific 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 · 0.6 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    International Fountain

    Domed fountain at the heart of Seattle Center whose lawn becomes a dance floor with projections on New Year's Eve.

    Activity · Seattle Center & Queen Anne · 0.6 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Chihuly Garden and Glass

    Dale Chihuly's glasswork in galleries and a garden beside the Space Needle.

    Sight · 0.8 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Chihuly Garden and Glass

    Dale Chihuly's blown-glass works in galleries, a glasshouse and a garden at the foot of the Space Needle.

    Sight · Seattle Center & Queen Anne · 0.8 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    Space Needle

    1962 tower with a rotating glass floor at 500 feet.

    Sight · 0.8 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Kerry Park features on 2 of our curated routes, each with a day-by-day plan you can copy to your crew.

More sights to see in Seattle

4 more curated sights in Seattle. See the full Seattle guide.

When to go

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: Sunset.

Modelled monthly averages for Seattle from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Seattle weather by month.

Getting there

Map links open a live search for Kerry Park, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
211 W Highland Dr, Seattle, WA 98119, USA
Coordinates
47.62947, -122.35992
Destination
Seattle, Washington

Kerry Park: quick answers

How much time do you need at Kerry Park?

Plan on about 20 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: Sunset. Insider tip: Best at sunset; street parking is tight.

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.

Where is Kerry Park?

Kerry Park is at 211 W Highland Dr, Seattle, WA 98119, USA, in Queen Anne. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Kerry Park?

Kerry Park appears on Pacific Northwest and Puget Sound Islands, curated routes you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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