Lake Union Park

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ABOUT THE PARK

Lake Union Park is a unique urban gem, close to the center of downtown Seattle. The park provides access to green space and the water and celebrates the cultural, maritime, and industrial heritage of the city and region.

The site’s role as a park became possible on July 1, 2000, when the US Navy conveyed the deed to its five acres of land to Seattle Parks and Recreation. The transfer consolidated the South Lake Union site into a 12-acre park. In partnership with the Seattle Parks Foundation, Seattle Parks and Recreation opened the new park on September 25, 2010.

BOATING AND MARITIME HERITAGE

Lake Union Park offers people of all ages and abilities a wide variety of ways to get out on the water and to immerse themselves in Seattle's rich maritime culture. At the park’s Historic Ships Wharf and at the Center for Wooden Boats, visitors can experience and learn about the history of the Pacific Northwest's maritime world through boat-building and boat-rentals, historic vessels, family programs, sailing classes, festivals and more. Programs are offered through the Center for Wooden Boats, Northwest Seaport, and the Virginia V Foundation.

Go to www.atLakeUnionPark.org or contact the Center for Wooden Boats to learn about scheduled activities, festivals, or visiting vessels.

For a look at the history of military base reuse in Seattle, please see Military Base Reuse.

» South Lake Union History

THE NAVAL RESERVE BUILDING

(aka "Armory")

The Naval Reserve Building, situated at the water's edge, is now home to the Museum of History and Industry.

FEATURES

• Water Fountain/Play Feature
• Historic Ships Wharf
• Model Boat Pond
• Boating and Maritime Heritage programs through the Center for Wooden Boats , Northwest Seaport , and the Virginia V Foundation
• Art Installation—Blanche by Peter and Sue Richards
• Access to Cheshiahud Loop
• Access to Lake Union for hand-carried small craft
• Walking Paths

PARK PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT

• North Downtown Park Plan
• Lake Union Park Pro Parks Development
• Seattle Parks Foundation's South Lake Union Project
• South Lake Union Master Plan  - Council Resolution 30206
• South Lake Union Master Plan Update

DIRECTIONS

• From I-5 Southbound
• From I-5 Northbound
• From Aurora Ave Southbound (US 99)
• From Aurora Ave Northbound (US 99)
• From Parks Administration Building (100 Dexter Ave N.)

FIND OUT MORE ABOUT SOUTH LAKE UNION!

• Check out the official web site of SLUFAN - South Lake Union Friends and Neighbors - at www.slufan.org