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7400 Sand Point Way NE
Seattle, WA 98115
Suite 109E
6310 NE 74th St
Seattle, WA 98115
Magnuson Park
Park grounds 4:00 am - 11:30 pm.
Boat ramp, Beach Promenade, and Kite Hill 6:00 am - 10:00 pm
Swim Beach hours, see Swim Beaches.
Parking lots E1, E2, E3, and E4 are locked at 10:00 pm nightly. See park map.
TEMPORARY ENTRANCE CLOSURE — Magnuson Park 74th St. NE Entry
Seattle Parks and Recreation and the Arboretum Foundation will temporarily close the Seattle Japanese Garden this summer to complete a major restoration project that preserves and enhances one of Seattle’s most beloved cultural landscapes.
- Full Garden Closure: June 22 – July 27, 2026
- Reopening: Tuesday, July 28, 2026 (Tuesday–Sunday schedule)
- North Section Closure: Through November 2026 during wall construction and landscape restoration
- Regular Seasonal Closure: December through February for winter maintenance
Details: Seattle Japanese Garden Temporary Closure for Historic Stone Wall Restoration - Parkways
Amenities
Hand Carry Boat Launches Dog Off Leash Areas Baseball/Softball Fields Soccer Fields Play Area Swimming Beaches Drinking fountains Trails Picnic Sites Tennis Courts Motorized Boat Launches Grills Wading Pools Art in the Park Restrooms ViewsAbout
At Warren G. Magnuson Park, you'll find more than four miles of walking trails along the shores of Lake Washington, grassy fields, evergreen and deciduous trees and brush, and captivating public art installations. Located along a splendid mile-long stretch of Lake Washington's shoreline in northeast Seattle, it is Seattle's second-largest park, encompassing 350 acres.
Magnuson Park boasts many landmarks and historical sites that prominently display Art Deco-style architecture. The park's Historic District features more than 20 brick and metal structures built in the 1930s and 1940s, recalling the park's history as a Naval airfield.
Magnuson also has a huge variety of amenities and features such as sports fields, a community garden, a wetland habitat, trails, boat launch, a community center, swimming beach, and more!
Discover a great urban park that includes pieces of Seattle's military past and eco-friendly future!
Current Projects
Magnuson Park 138 Roofing – 74th Street Entrance Closures and Detours
Visit Magnuson Park 138 Roofing Article for information on the Play Area renovation and how to participate in the community input process.
Magnuson Play Area Renovation
Visit Magnuson Park Play Area Renovation for information on the Play Area renovation and how to participate in the community input process.
Magnuson Pickleball Court Development
Visit the Magnuson Park Pickleball Court Development page for more information and ways to participate in the community input process.
It's always a good day to visit Magnuson Park!