Woodland Park, Seattle: Photos, Reviews & Location

Large recreational space featuring many courts & fields, plus picnicking areas & a dog run.

At a glance

#81 of 135 Tourist attractions in Seattle #59 of 82 Parks in Seattle

LocalGuideWorld score: 4.60

5.3 km from the center of Seattle

Rating breakdown

5 ★70%
4 ★22%
3 ★5%
2 ★1%
1 ★2%

1000 N 50th St, Seattle, WA 98103, United States

seattle.gov

+1 206-684-4075

Quick facts

What is the rating of Woodland Park?: Woodland Park is rated 4.6 out of 5 based on 2,413 reviews.
How does Woodland Park rank in Seattle?: Woodland Park is #81 of 135 Tourist attractions in Seattle by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
Where is Woodland Park located?: 1000 N 50th St, Seattle, WA 98103, United States — 5.3 km from the center of Seattle.
How can I contact Woodland Park?: Phone: +1 206-684-4075 · Website: seattle.gov

Reviews (8)

Ayman Boshra 2023 Sep 04

The best zoo in Seattle, the Africa Savana area, is very nice.

Michael Harllee 2023 Aug 24

Plenty of parking near the gates. Beautifully laid out habitats, exhibits & lectures. Definitely "family friendly". A great experience.

Jonathan Evans 2023 Jul 04

Enjoyed casually exploring the rose garden at woodland Park and it was very quiet and beautiful. Some of our group went around identifying plants, others chatted on benches and a couple even went and did a Pokémon raid.

HK K 2023 Jul 01

Beautiful day, and the animals are well cared for. The staff are available to answer any questions you may have. Wonderful place, and I highly recommend it.

Deep Dand 2023 Apr 21

It was pouring on the day we visited, lo and behold, all the animals and birds loved the rain, they all were out and about and we took 5 hours to roam around the zoo. Saw all animals and birds except 3 or 4 and spent an amazing day.

Take time and carry snacks with you. They do rent umbrellas too for $2 per day and will keep your ID cards so that you return umbrellas before leaving but it's a great option for Seattle weather.

The staff is super awesome! I haven't met people like the ones here before. They are knowledgeable and respectful. They are more than happy to chat about various things and also show your directions for places you are interested in visiting within the park.
There are many volunteers on weekends that make it easy to find help when you are new to the place.
It's a must visit in Seattle.

Joe DeVeau 2022 Dec 11

Zoo lights have been completely revamped and updated! They are better than ever. Tickets were pricier than I remember, but it was worth it. We looped twice. One of the parking lots was closed and the other full to the gills. Ended up having to park in the street.

Eduardo R D 2022 Dec 05

Great place to come with the family. We came during the winter lights event and it was fun. Keep your kids close as it’s easy to lose them once it starts to get dark.

Also, pack snacks or some food if you don’t want to spend a paycheck in their food courts.

LJP 2020 Jan 05

Woodland Park has a lot of different areas in which part of it is a zoo! Great place to stroll around and enjoy nature while enjoying the summer breeze. Yes, you can still hear the cars. On the north side of the park, you will find additional park benches, places to park, and lunch spots with some fenced off sports activity areas. If you go East from the north side of the park, you will run into Greenlake Park. All in all, a cool park in the middle of the city which boards another place to explore!!! Keep it clean. Thanks, Seattle Park and Req team!!!