Seward Park

Seward Park occupies a peninsula on Lake Washington, offering shoreline walks and an old-growth forest within Seattle. The municipal visitor page identifies a 2.4-mile walking and cycling path, other hiking trails, picnic areas, tennis courts, restrooms and a swimming beach. These facilities make it an option for repeat outdoor visits, though the existence of a beach does not establish a current lifeguard schedule.

The official address is 5900 Lake Washington Boulevard South, Seattle, WA 98118. General opening hours are daily, 6 a.m.–10 p.m., with the published contact number 206-684-4396. Choose the route and entrance for the activity you intend to do: the shoreline path and forest trails are distinct experiences. Views depend on weather, and the site's eagle nests do not guarantee wildlife sightings.

The current municipal notice says the playground is closed through Tuesday, September 29, 2026, for surface repairs. That is a temporary restriction affecting the play area rather than closure of the entire park. It should not be interpreted as a confirmed reopening on the following day. Families planning around playground equipment should check the latest notice before travelling.

The Google observation covers the park itself at the matching Lake Washington Boulevard address. The nearby Audubon center and playground have separately rated listings; their totals are not included here. The linked Facebook and Instagram accounts belong to Seattle Parks and Recreation, with their department scope made explicit. No separate official Seward Park logo was confirmed in the sources consulted.

Google review excerpts: Three visible Google reviews describe walking, running or lake and mountain views during personal visits. Weather-dependent views are not guaranteed. Any distances mentioned by reviewers are not used; the official route length is 2.4 miles.

Sources: Seward Park - Parks | seattle.gov · Google Maps: Seward Park