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July 19, 2012
Gas Works Park
Early morning silhouette
A View of the Park from Bhy Kracke Park on Queen Anne Hill
INDEX OF OUR BLOG COVERAGE FOR GAS WORKS PARK
Introduction and Overiew (Current Page)
Photo Galleries (3 Separate Pages)
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| The Machinery | Grand Views in the Park | The Kids' Play Area |
INTRODUCTION
Leave it to the outstanding City of Seattle Parks and Recreation Department to blaze a new trail in developing a city park. Gas Works Park was the first example of a municipality converting an industrial site to a city park.
The city took an abandoned gasification plant that was built in 1906 and changed it into a very popular park. Most of the old rusting machinery sits cordoned off from the public and the rest of the grassy park is heavily used by Seattleites enjoying outdoor activities. A portion of the old machinery remains underneath a roofed facility that is a child’s play area and picnic area.
This park has a lot of things going for it:
- Splendid views of Lake Union, the Seattle skyline, Capitol Hill, and Queen Anne Hill.
- It is a photographer’s paradise. Just look in any direction and you will find targets for your camera.
- The park’s 20 acres are a great place to walk, run, picnic, play with your dog, and just goof off.
- It is one of Seattle’s best places to fly a kite.
- It has colorful machinery for your kids to play on
I hope you get an opportunity to explore this beautiful park on the shores of Lake Union.
A spectacular view of Lake Union and the Seattle skyline
This small hill is a great play area for kids and adults
The brightly colored pipes and machinery in the kid's play area
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