Gas Works Park

Gas Works Park has a play area with a large play barn, and big hill popular for flying kites. Special park features include a sundial, and a beautiful view of Seattle.

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2101 N Northlake Way Seattle , WA 98103 United States

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Kathryn C

Amazing views on clear days of lake union and the skyline. Even on a cloudy or foggy day, the towers are very cool to see.

Connie Chiu

Such a beautiful park with the bay and Seattle skyline . The old gas work infrastructure adds a awesome touch. The bathrooms are gross though.

HISTORY

Located on the north shore of Lake Union, the park has excellent water views and a spectacular, unobstructed view of the city skyline. It is a popular spot for concerts .

The Artificial

This retired coal gasification plant was converted to a park which is beautiful in its own right. It also has amazing views of the skyline over Lake Union…

Jay Ervin

Great place to hangout and have an awesome time! Especially for July 4th! Except way too many people make it impossible to get to where you wanna sit and enjoy the festivities at times.

Miraj Shah

Great views of the city . Gasworks is a hubbub of activity, with slackliners, yoga learners, dog walkers, picnic people, Frisbee players late into the night. It's a happy place.Watch for the goose poop

Alaa Shaker

Grab some food and enjoy the amazing view ! If you can go on weekdays, way less people. Picnic areas and the grills are another great option to spend the day.

Pelin Güvenç Kefel

Such an interesting park and also a great view unfortunately the time we came here Seattle was covered in smoke ????

ᴡ Santos

Awesome spot for a sunset picnic , fireworks on Fourth of July, watching people fire dance , and having an any-weather bonfire under the covered pavilion.

Rebecca Lee

It has a great view of Seattle with Lake Union in the foreground. There is also an old gas mill . It is a great place for pictures. There is also a playground .

Jack Zaw

Good for taking your dog out for a walk! A way to socialize your puppy with other dogs as well .

Jenny

Really awesome park with great views of Seattle . Fun to explore the nooks and crannies, but a shame you can't (legally) climb on anything!

Truly Fareal

Great place for a scenic view of Seattle and a wonderful walk.

Fernanda Pires

Fernanda @ Lexus of Bellevue"In reading the lives of great men, I found that the first victory they won was over themselves. Self-discipline with all of them came first."-Harry S. Truman

Valerie Michelle

The best place to enjoy 4th of July fireworks while the orchestra plays. Bring your picnic blanket n goodies ???????????????????? God Bless America! ????????????????

K12 Inc

Did you know? Coal was a major industry in early industrial Seattle. The machinery at Gas Works Park was used to convert coal to gas until 1956 when the city switched to natural gas. Read more

Carmen

A small park with front seat view of Seattle

Windows Live Photo Gallery

Walk all the way to the railing by the water and turn around. Catch the structure on the right and green hill on the left. Then go down to the lower level for a fantastic Panoramic Stitch opportunity.

Carl Figueiredo

The nation's crown jewel of adaptive reuse. The views from this park solidify Seattle's unofficial rank of most beautiful city in the USA.

Aya Sato

Read up on some interesting history of a gasification plant that turned into a park !

Ece

Awesome view ! Don’t forget your sunscreen on summer and never underestimate PNW’s sun!

Scott Fornwall

What a wonderful little park next to the water. A perfect place to enjoy the view with good company.

Logan Kerr

Come here for that classic postcard view of Seattle that you thought you could only get from a plane .

Ricardo Hernandez

Enjoy a Friday evening here with superb views of downtown Seattle . Bring some snacks .

Noah Weiss

Insanely cool sculpture park from post industrial landscape with great views of the city

Joyce Huang

It is pretty good for hanging out and picnic but don't come here during Saturday and Sunday during spring and summer is always crowded .

Thanna Homan

If you plan on using the bathrooms , bring your own paper towels. Park itself is weird but in a good way. Coming at night would not be advised. Enjoy!

Majed Alashari

Fantastic view over the city & fresh air .

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Always a great place to visit if you come into town . 4th of July is a must.

Kelly

Went here for the fireworks last night. DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY ON ENTRY. Stay outside fenced area to watch fireworks

Taylor Winn

Beautiful place for a pic nic and or to just think and take pics

Andrew Petersen

The views were great and the old gas works were really cool. Nice place for photos.

Saurav Mukherjee

The view of the lake , is awesome. Spend hours watching sea planes land and take off.

TruthorDare.us

We dare you to fly a kite on kite hill at Gas Works Park, enjoy a little people watching and then romp on and around the converted industrial structures .

Bommy

Very unique walk up to the top. Lovely view .

Michael Fox

A wonderful place to lay back in a sunny, summer afternoon and read a book .

R B

Summer: skip work with a friend, sit on the grass & enjoy the view . When it Snows: bring a sled. At night: bring your sweetie & make out with a view

Durwood Gafford

A unique park at the north end of Seattle's Lake Union. It was built on the site of an old coal gasification plant ; many of the remnants of the plant are incorporated into the park . 19 acres of fun! Read more

Daniel Shaw

Gorgeous view of Seattle from here.

Enrique Gutiérrez Arzate

The views are really good! And people who attend are so nice

Denise F

Nice place to walk around and see Seattle from far.

Ainee Tiny

A must visit while in seattle.

Ishani Solanki Shah

Far better view of the Seattle skyline compared to Kerry Park !

DayTripper Diva

Photo says it all. A great vantage point for seeing all the maritime life of Seattle.

Jenn P

Go at night, but not alone or too late, for a breathtaking view of Seattle.

Jack Reeves

Amazing waterfront views of downtown and plenty of space to fly a kite!

Michele

What a site to see - nice view of the city and surrounded by remnants of a giant industrial factory

Aena Falcetti

Come watch the kites, ice block down the hill , bring a camera and a lunch . Stay a whole.

Bree

Watch the sea planes , geese, and shoreline view with space needle behind. It was $3 ride on uber from space Needle

Abdulaziz Al-modhayan

The view of downtown Seattle is phenomenal.

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