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Parsons Gardens

 
Address: 7th Ave. W and W Highland Dr.
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PARK FEATURES

HOURS

6 a.m. - 9 p.m.

ABOUT THE PARK

Formerly the family garden of Reginald H. Parsons, the park was given to the City in 1956 by the family's children.

Often used for ceremonies, this small but lovely garden is a hidden gem on Queen Anne's south slope.

Acreage: 0.4

HISTORY

The family garden of Mr. and Mrs. Reginald H. Parsons was given to the public by their children as a memorial in 1956.

To learn more about Seattle Parks and Recreation, including historic landmarks, military base reuse, and the Sherwood History Files, view our Park History.

DIRECTIONS

BY CAR

From I-5 Northbound:

  • Take the SENECA ST. exit- exit number 165- on the left.
  • Turn SLIGHT LEFT onto SENECA ST.
  • Turn RIGHT onto 4TH AVE.
  • Turn SLIGHT LEFT onto DENNY WAY.
  • Turn RIGHT onto 1ST AVE N.
  • Turn LEFT onto ROY ST.
  • Turn RIGHT onto QUEEN ANNE AVE N.
  • Turn LEFT onto W HIGHLAND DR.
  • End at 650 W HIGHLAND DR SEATTLE WA

From I-5 southbound:

  • Take the exit- exit number 167- toward AQUARIUM/SEATTLE CENTER.
  • Turn RIGHT onto FAIRVIEW AVE N.
  • Turn LEFT onto VALLEY ST.
  • VALLEY ST becomes BROAD ST.
  • Turn SLIGHT RIGHT onto HARRISON ST.
  • Turn RIGHT onto 5TH AVE N.
  • Turn LEFT onto ROY ST.
  • Turn RIGHT onto QUEEN ANNE AVE N.
  • Turn LEFT onto W HIGHLAND DR.
  • End at 650 W HIGHLAND DR SEATTLE WA


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