Discovery Park

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Discovery Park is a 534 acre natural area park operated by the Seattle Parks and Recreation. It is the largest city park in Seattle, and occupies most of the former Fort Lawton site.

The site is one of breathtaking majesty. Situated on Magnolia Bluff overlooking Puget Sound, Discovery Park offers spectacular view of both the Cascade and the Olympic Mountain ranges. The secluded site includes two miles of protected tidal beaches as well as open meadow lands, dramatic sea cliffs, forest groves, active sand dunes, thickets and streams.

The role of Discovery Park is to provide an open space of quiet and tranquility away from the stress and activity of the city, a sanctuary for wildlife, as well as an outdoor classroom for people to learn about the natural world. Maintained in its semi-natural condition the park will continue to offer a biologically rich and diverse natural area for urban dwellers and an unmatched opportunity for environmental education.

DOCENT PROGRAM 2009

Interested in learning more about the flora and fauna of the Puget Sound region? Do you love sharing nature with others? Then you might be the perfect candidate for the Discovery Park docent program.

Applications due: January 30th 2009
Training starts: February 19th 2009

» more about Docent Program

City Park Marine Reserves

FEATURES

• Daybreak Star Cultural Center
• Birds of Discovery Park
• Trails and paths
• Kiwanis ravine
• Children's play area
• Waterfront
• Woods
• Picnic tables
• Tennis courts

DIRECTIONS

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