Discovery Park is a spacious 534-acre public park in Seattle's Magnolia neighborhood, located along the city's gorgeous Puget Sound shoreline. The park is the largest urban park in Seattle, showcasing over two miles of lovely protected tidal beaches. It is constructed on land belonging to the Fort Lawton Historic District and is open to the public daily between 4:00pm and 11:30pm. You can traverse the 2.8-mile Discovery Loop Park Trail, a designated National Recreation Trail which meanders through a variety of urban ecosystems and connects to other walking and biking trails in the region.
Great spot for birdwatchers
More than 270 species of native and migratory birds call the park home, along with populations of harbor seals and California sea lions, making the park an excellent choice for urban wildlife watchers.
Discovery Park, 3801 Discovery Park Blvd, Seattle, WA 98199, Phone: 206-386-4236
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