Gas Works Park, Public park on Lake Union in Seattle, United States
The 19-acre park incorporates preserved industrial structures from a former gasification plant alongside green spaces overlooking the Seattle skyline and Lake Union.
The Seattle Gas Light Company operated this coal gasification facility from 1906 to 1956, until the city purchased the land and transformed it into a park.
The park functions as a central gathering space for Seattle residents, hosting Independence Day celebrations, outdoor concerts, and community events throughout the year.
Visitors can access the Burke-Gilman Trail, reserve picnic areas, explore the children's play barn, or fly kites from the central hill with the integrated sundial.
The park maintains the only remaining coal gasification plant structures in the United States, repurposed into recreational elements while preserving industrial heritage.
Location: Seattle
Website: https://seattle.gov/parks/park_detail.asp?ID=293
GPS coordinates: 47.64600,-122.33500
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:35
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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