Green Lake Park, Urban park in north central Seattle, United States
Green Lake Park features a 2.8-mile paved trail encircling a freshwater lake with swimming areas, sports fields, and tennis courts.
The lake formed 50,000 years ago by the Vashon glacier, and in 1911 authorities lowered the water level by 7 feet to create additional parkland.
The park hosts an annual floating lantern memorial since 1984 to remember the victims of Hiroshima and Nagasaki atomic bombings.
The park provides year-round access to swimming beaches, picnic areas, restrooms, and water fountains, with parking available throughout multiple locations.
Duck Island, constructed in 1936 within the lake, serves as a designated wildlife sanctuary for numerous bird species.
Location: Seattle
Website: https://seattle.gov/parks/allparks/green-lake-park
GPS coordinates: 47.68020,-122.32820
Latest update: March 14, 2025 12:18
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