Kerry Park, Scenic viewpoint in Queen Anne, Seattle, United States
Kerry Park is a scenic viewpoint in the Queen Anne neighborhood that opens to views of downtown Seattle, Elliott Bay, the Space Needle, and the Cascade Range beyond. The grounds spread across roughly one acre with open platforms and standing areas positioned to frame these landscapes.
Albert Kerry donated this land to Seattle in 1927 as a public space for viewing the city's landscape. The gift came during an era when the city was developing public parks across its hillside neighborhoods.
The park draws photographers and visitors throughout the day who gather at the same viewpoints where generations have stood to watch the city transform with light. These vantage points have become central gathering places for experiencing Seattle's connection to its natural surroundings.
The grounds are accessible around the clock and require no entry fee or reservation. Street parking is available nearby, though the area gets crowded during early morning and sunset hours when photographers gather.
On certain winter mornings after cold nights, Mount Rainier can appear to float visibly above Seattle's skyline as light bends through layers of air in rare ways. This optical effect draws photographers from across the region since it happens unpredictably and only lasts moments.
Location: Seattle
GPS coordinates: 47.62961,-122.35942
Latest update: December 6, 2025 16:01
Seattle stretches between Puget Sound and Lake Washington, offering a mix of urban architecture, public spaces and natural areas. This route connects more than thirty stops, from the Space Needle and Pike Place Market to less visited sites like the Hiram M. Chittenden Locks or the Wing Luke Museum. The selection includes museums of contemporary and classical art, historic neighborhoods and waterfront parks. Pike Place Market sits downtown and has operated as a public market since 1907. Chihuly Garden and Glass displays the glasswork of local artist Dale Chihuly. The Museum of Pop Culture, designed by Frank Gehry, covers music, film and video games. Olympic Sculpture Park spans nine acres along the waterfront, combining outdoor sculpture with views across the bay. The Seattle Art Museum holds collections from different continents and periods. The Ballard Locks connect salt water to fresh water and include a fish ladder for migrating salmon. Discovery Park covers 534 acres with trails through forest and meadow, plus beach access. Gas Works Park preserves parts of a former coal gasification plant on Lake Union. The Museum of Flight documents aviation history with more than 175 aircraft and spacecraft. Mount Rainier National Park lies about two hours southeast and features the 14,411-foot (4,392-meter) glaciated volcano.
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