Gas Works Park
Seattle, WA 98103
Phone: (206) 684-4075
- Hours:
- Daily 4am-11:30pm
Editorial Review for Gas Works Park – by Helen Holter
In Short
Kids gravitate to the graffiti-splashed play barn of pipes, cogs and engines--rusty leftovers from the gas plant's 1906 beginnings. Kayakers glide to the rocky shoreline for picnics, while land lubbers spread out blankets for picnics or watch seaplanes taking off from or touching down on Lake Union. Cyclists, runners and walkers meet here to start workouts on the Burke-Gilman Trail. The large, windy hill in the middle is a kite-lover's paradise.
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Insider Tips
The ExtrasThere's a picnic shelter for 200 people fitted with barbecues, benches and electrical outlets.
When to GoIf you don't mind crowds, Gas Works is the preferred place to watch the city's Fourth of July fireworks over Lake Union.
User Reviews for Gas Works Park
11/20/2006 Posted by kee22
Gas Works is a good park. At first, I really thought the whole pipes thing was a little strange..I guess I still think that, but it doesnt bother me as much. The sundial is cool. Besides the pipes, it's still a great park to go walking. Also, it's a good place to watch fireworks if you can stand the crowds
Pros: Good park, popular place to watch fireworks
08/14/2002 Posted by amyrules
I love coming here at night and looking at the city. It's a good date place, you can come and talk and walk around. Even "big kids" love playing on the colorful pipes. Such a pretty place.
Pros: great view
Cons: icky bathrooms
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