How is it possible that I've lived in Seattle so long without visiting Kerry Park? I took my relatives from NJ last week and it was beautiful! Easily the best view of Seattle -- I'm sure this is where every postcard of Seattle's skyline has ever been taken. Highly recommend if you are looking to get a nice shot of Seattle on a clear day. read more

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Kerry Park is the best spot to get a picture of the city skyline. It's not a big park and will very likely be packed with people. However, the view is too spectacular not to visit. We came a few hours pass noon and the overcast covered the sun. I imagine the pictures will be better with sunlight, hope to come here when it's better weather! The sunset pictures I saw were spectacular, so definitely try to make it during that time. Overall, Kerry Park is well worth your time to come and snap of few pictures of the landscape. I plan on coming back during sunset next time and hopefully the weather will be much better! read more

Kerry Park - Parks Near Me - Seattle, Washington

This is a perfect spot for skyline view or time lapse shot of Seattle skyline. There's a trail down to a small playground downhill for kids. read more

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I'm embarrassed to say I've never heard of this place until yesterday! Our friend showed us the way and WOW! If you're a person that loves a scenic view, this place is the Best place to get a terrific view of the all the hot spots of Seattle! Definitely a great photo for a tourist!!! After the breathtaking view you can walk a few blocks down the street to see the beautiful garden and another view of Seattle. An Absolute Must go if you're a tourist and you'll never be back! For all you local Washingtonians, if you haven't been here, check it out! You will not be disappointed! read more

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Kerry Park is listed as a must-go for views of the skyline. And of course, I had to visit. In terms of advice, I would say to get there earlier than sunset (of course), but there's no need to get there super early to save yourself a sitting spot. I got there around 5-6pm. At that time, street parking wasn't too bad and the park itself wasn't too packed. There were definitely people starting to gather around, but my friends and I all managed to snag a spot by the ledge. For Kerry Park itself, it's not your typical park. It's more like an area with a ledge overlooking the Space Needle/Mount Rainer and other buildings. It's actually a small space in front of mansion-like houses. When you get there by sunset time, you'll see people gathered all around looking out into the skyline, snapping pictures and just hanging out. If you do plan to stay there until it gets dark, I do suggest bundling up cause it will get colder the more you stay outside. But overall, it was a view worth staying for. And a picturesque location for sure! read more

Totally expected this to be an actual park but it's more of a scenic overlook into downtown Seattle. From here, you can see the Space Needle and Mt. Rainier. A lot of people stop here to take photos and there are some benches to chill on if you're waiting for the perfect moment to take a pic. We walked super crazy hilly streets to get here. It was not worth it. Take a taxi here instead. read more

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Classic Seattle picture in this area. Other than that, not much more to it than feeling envy for the multi-million homes in the neighborhood. There's a small garden if you keep walking and another view of Seattle. It's a short drive to Queen Anne eateries and shops from Kerry Park. read more

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I never reviewed this?! WHUH? Well, duh, don't come here for the park; come for the view. It's probably the best view of Seattle you can get, since it has the Needle in it and is free in a neighborhood of mansions but relatively easy parking. You can also wander around and get a good booty workout if you venture down the hill and must come back up. I don't know what else to say -- it's just a place you should go if you haven't and bring your visiting friends, family and couchsurfers when they come. Bottom line: Obligatory visit with obligatory photos. read more

Great unobstructed view of the Seattle skyline. I didn't go down to the playground area so I'm not sure how big the park actually is, but this is the perfect spot to view the city. read more

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Don't bother if the weather is cloudy or even hazy, but if it's clear as it was for me today, then make your way to Kerry Park for *the* postcard picture of the Seattle Skyline. I didn't see any public transport to get here - I ended up in an Uber and that's okay. This park is to the northeast of downtown and up on a rise so there's a terrific view. Well worth the effort/cost of getting here. If you're even more lucky as I was, there's a LimeBike nearby and you can use it to ride back down to the city from here. read more

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Kerry Park was one of the most recommended sights when I told my friends I was going to Seattle. We were lucky with the weather when we came, and it wasn't cloudy at all. The views were absolutely stunning here. You get an unobstructed view of the Seattle skyline, including the Space Needle and Mt. Rainier if you're lucky. Tons of tourists here when we came, so try to come during off-hours. Street parking isn't too hard in this area, but be careful as the area is super hilly. read more

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The view from this Queen Anne park is a Seattle icon. Beware though- streets are narrow here, and there's only street parking. My favorite view is around golden hour at sunset, when you can see the city skyline light up. Stick around for when it gets dark as well! read more

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A beautiful view of the skyline of Seattle, whether it's during the day or at night. Kerry Park is one of those iconic Seattle destinations that you just have to go to, once or many many times. Parking isn't easy - street parking is your best bet. There are plenty of neighborhoods around so it looks like most of it is free. No need to spend more than 30 minutes here. Great for pictures and taking in the view - and thanks to the romantic backdrop, maybe even optimal for a proposal *hint hint*... read more

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2nd time in town and this scene never gets old. I'd made sure to allocate the time just for the visit to this iconic spot where you can see the best skyline view of Seattle . Plenty of street parking! read more

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Kerry Park is a MUST for anyone visiting or living in Seattle. This is where you find that iconic view of Mt Rainier and the Space Needle. It gets a bit crowded because of this fact so you will likely have randos in all of your pictures. If you walk around the area, you can even gawk at the beautiful multi-million dollar homes overlooking the sound. It's also walking-distance from lower Queen Anne which has tons of amazing shops and restaurants. Parking is limited so I recommend getting there on foot, but being that it's Seattle, you'll encounter tons of steep hills. There's a nice small playground right below the viewing area. Sometimes I see an ice cream truck in the area. read more

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It's a good spot for photos with the skyline and Space Needle in the background. Skylines and tall buildings are my favorite, this is probably one of the better views you'll get of the city. read more

If you're looking for the best views of Seattle, this is it. The park is tucked away in a quaint, quiet little neighborhood and it is BEAUTIFUL! The houses are immaculate and there is so much beautiful greenery everywhere. Kerry park is pretty high up on a hill which makes for the best views. I live for a beautiful view so I was in IG/FB/Snapchat heaven here. You not only get a beautiful view with nature, you also get the Space Needle, Downtown Seattle, AND the ocean all in one. There's plenty of street parking and its free! (Probably the only free parking I found in Seattle). It wasn't too crowded which was nice. There are benches and a lot of grassy area so taking a picnic and a blanket might be a fun idea. Definitely go during sunset. This way you can see the view in the day, while the sun is setting, and at night with all of the lights. So worth the 15 minute drive from Downtown! read more

Go there on a clear day @ sunrise, you'll see everything light up, the seattle skyline, space needle and a beautiful Mt Rainer change colors as you fall in love with a picture perfect landscape. read more

Kerry Park was a great place to get pictures of the city. It was highly recommended by a lot of friends so we made sure we stopped by. The park itself is fairly small but it's high enough up on a hill where there are clear views of the city skyline. Originally, we didn't plan on being here too long but we ended up hanging out for a bit. We took lots of touristy pictures with some of the landmarks. I just watched an episode of Grey's Anatomy where they were randomly here to prove they're in Seattle. We got lucky with parking and found parking right along the park itself. The roads leading up to and away from the park was fairly narrow so that was kind of interesting to navigate. I'm used to wider streets so that was nerve wracking. This is definitely a must visit location if you're ever visiting Seattle read more

We love the views of Seattle from Kerry park. We usually to go Kerry Park summer evenings, the say time views are great. We ended up in Kerry Park on a rainy night today, and loved the night views of Seattle. read more

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Worth the trip up the hill! Spectacular views of Seattle. Saw a few couples, families and individuals taking professional photos at this park on the day I visited. Neighborhood street parking only, no fee. It's a very small park. read more

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Really great little park that gives you the iconic view of Seattle's skyline (Mt. Rainier, Space Needle, etc.), featured in many TV shows and whatnot. Came here on a Saturday with my friends, if you come during peak hours when it's a clear sky parking could be a little hard to find, but your best go-to is street parking in residential areas/around the neighorhoods and then walk. It's not really a huge "park" but it's a little grassy section with a wall people can sit on for pictures. I would say you don't need to spend more than 30 mins here (to get all your good Instagram pics and enjoy the view with your buds). It's right next to a bunch of really nice house/apartments that I can only dream to afford one day LOL. A lot of photographers like setting up their cameras on tripods here and taking time lapses, so getting a picture might require some wait if it's crowded. Totally worth though! And it's great at night. read more

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Perfect place to get the view of the city skyline at night! My friend recommended this place when I visited Seattle and this is one of the places I always tell my other friends to go too if they're visiting. read more

Kerry Park - Parks Near Me - Seattle, Washington

If ever there were a 5-star view, this is it! Great views of the city with Mt. Rainier in the background and Elliott Bay to the side. This is a view only park...it's very small. Has one statue or fountain or sculpture; we were so awed by the vista we never once paid any attention to anything else. We went mid-morning, so parking was not a problem, but it is a totally residential neighborhood, so it's easy to understand it could be crowded at sundown. If you need a reason to love Seattle, this view should do it. read more

Apart from the wind, which feels like your face is tearing up, this is a beautiful spot. In a residential area. Parking could be difficult but we just took a cab. View is fantastic!! You see downtown, the marina, the islands and on a clear day mountains (not the day we went). This is the view you see everywhere. We came here before sunset but I can imagine how beautiful it'll look with the night lights. read more

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Came for the view. We walked all the way from the Maxwell Hotel and it was worth it -- as long as you're in good health. There are some hills and stairs to climb. Great view of the Seattle skyline. Not a "park-park" with a giant lawn for a dog to run - or a bunch of kids - to run around in. It was more like an extended sidewalk in a residential area. Neighborhood is worth walking around in too. read more

Definitely a must see for people visiting Seattle for the first time! This spot is featured in many Instagram photos on my feed, especially around homecoming (October-ish) and prom (around May). I came here this afternoon and there were a good handful of people, and space for parking an SUV (surprisingly). It is nice passing all the bougie neighborhoods on the way to here. Out of about 30 people there were only 3 (1 family) not wearing a mask. Everyone was social distancing. read more

Kerry Park offers a quintessential skyline view of downtown Seattle. It's most spectacular around sunset or in the evening. You can take a taxi here, or if you have a rental car, drive around this high-end neighborhood with gorgeous homes. Once you're finished with taking photos, it's best to leave so that other tourists can enjoy the view. read more

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Probably one of the best spots to view Seattle, definitely a place to visit when you're in the area or when you want your friends to get a great souvenir picture of beautiful Seattle. Obviously the weather around here is what it is, so you might not find the right moment. But even in a rainy or foggy day I'd give it a shot. If you get there on a beautiful sunny day then it's glorious. Nighttime is also a good photo opportunity, Seattle by night is really something. read more

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When I heard we were going to Kerry Park I was excited! Then when we arrived I was like WTF?! This ain't no park?! But all jokes aside, this place is pretty spectacular! The views are insane and the best photo ops you can hope for! We got pretty lucky with parking but we went early in the day. We didn't stay long. We enjoyed the view for a little bit and all took our obligatory pictures and we were on our way. Not much to do other than but definitely recommend this place for our visitors! read more

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This park had the most beautiful view of Seattle! Definitely a must see if you're in town! Probably the best view of the Seattle skyline that you'll get to see The park is on the smaller side It's atop a big hill Residential area so parking is not bad I walked here instead of driving; the hill and stairs killed me a little, but it was worth it read more

Pretty busy on a Monday afternoon and I imagine it only gets busier on evenings and weekends. It's a great city skyline view. There were a handful of benches (not tables) and people dotted along the railing getting their insta shots. As this is in a neighborhood I'd consider using transit or taking a Lyft as street parking is scarce and you want to be respectful not to overcrowd the space. Is it a meditative enclave for peace and quiet? No. For that I'd head to Franklin Place below. If you have kids that need to burn energy, try Bayview-Kinnear. And if you're looking for a HH cocktail spot close by, check out the Traveling Goat less than 1/2 mile away. Enjoy the scenery and the beautiful Queen Anne neighborhood. read more

This place is a must for anyone who is visiting Seattle for the first time. Kerry Park provides you with a skyline view of Seattle and the views are incredible! If you're lucky and it's a clear day, you'll be able to see Mt. Rainier in the background as well. Tip: Be wary of parking in residential neighborhoods and respectful of people's homes. Streets are smaller in the Queen Area too. read more

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My favorite place to visit for the best view of Seattle. Overlooks the city and water with a great view of the space needle. Great place to take family and friends that are visiting! read more

If you're looking for a view of the Seattle skyline, this is the place. Do note that there will be a lot of traffic and parking is very limited. read more

It's very small park but with incredible view. More than then these both, neighborhood is worth watching. Tons of cherry blossom and the type of homes around makes this place worth visiting. read more

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Highly recommend coming here if you're interested in capturing Seattle's skyline. As everyone else is raving about it, it's true. Especially on a clear day. We got lucky! The sun came out for us when we ventured here. And we stayed for a good 30 mins just admiring the view and taking photos. Many people come here, but it's not like it's over crowded. It's in a nice neighborhood as well. I could only imagine living there... read more

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I am always so fortunate that its the perfect weather when I visit. Though some may say what's Seattle without it's rain but as someone who is just visiting and planned to walk around a whole bunch to get all of Seattle, I'll save the rain for another day. With the sun out and buns in, no clouds in site, the clear sky made for a perfect view of the Seattle skyline. It is so worth the hike up the hill if you're coming to the park on foot. I went on a weekday and its still as populated as ever at the park. Just like every other photographer and influencer there, I tried my hand at getting the perfect shot, only 100x of the same thing. Don't believe me, just look at my photo album and below is me being a tourist. 100% would recommend Kerry Park and would definitely go again. read more

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Seattle staple. Best view of the city, in the city. Don't be discouraged by the potential crowds. Enjoy it for yourself. read more

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If you're looking for a great view of the city and skyline, this is the place to come. During the day or at night, you get a great view. In a nice neighborhood that feels safe even at night. Highly recommend for tourists or photographers. Not a ton of green space though, more just to see the sights. Street parking available around the park. read more

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