Magnuson Park (Seattle)

47.67954 , -122.25346

United States of America (USA)

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Coordinates were set by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) : 47.6795/-122.2535 (2020-11-20 14:50:09 )

Site name was set by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) as "Magnuson Park (Seattle)" (2020-11-20 14:50:09 )

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  • Top species

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  • How to get there

Magnuson Park is accessible by car and or bus. Multiple trails through wetlands and old orchard as well as along a paved path parallel to Lake Washington. Over 200 species of birds can be seen here all year long. Great area for dragonflies/damselflies and butterflies. 

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Edited by Roniq Bartanen on 2023-07-18 23:41
Magnuson Park is accessible by car and or bus. Multiple trails through wetlands and old orchard as well as along a paved path parallel to Lake Washington. Over 200 species of birds can be seen here all year long. Great area for dragonflies/damselflies and butterflies. 

Free entry, no ticket or pass required

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Edited by Roniq Bartanen on 2023-07-18 23:42
Free entry, no ticket or pass required
  • Other attractions

Old military barracks now host art shows, events, sail sandpoint, playgrounds, kids garden, swim platform, shelters and grills for rent near swim area, sculpture, NOAA, kite hill for kite flying, gated off leash dog park area, Mountaineers Club for nature and recreational based activities and classes, native plant garden, climbing wall, Magnuson Park Brewery

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Edited by Roniq Bartanen on 2023-07-18 23:56
Old military barracks now host art shows, events, sail sandpoint, playgrounds, kids garden, swim platform, shelters and grills for rent near swim area, sculpture, NOAA, kite hill for kite flying, gated off leash dog park area, Mountaineers Club for nature and recreational based activities and classes, native plant garden, climbing wall, Magnuson Park Brewery

Porta potty at Frog Pond Park and Ride entrance and near boat launch close to Lake Washington after entering on N.E 65th street. Magnuson Park Brewery has restroom, food and drink. 

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Edited by Roniq Bartanen on 2023-07-19 00:01
Porta potty at Frog Pond Park and Ride entrance and near boat launch close to Lake Washington after entering on N.E 65th street. Magnuson Park Brewery has restroom, food and drink. 

High prowl car area. Leave valuables home or out of sight

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Edited by Roniq Bartanen on 2023-07-18 23:57
High prowl car area. Leave valuables home or out of sight
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