Discovery Park Visitor Center
Fall 2024:
Mon: Closed*
Tue: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Wed: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Thur: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Fri: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Sat: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Sun: Closed
Tuesdays through Fridays, we are closed 12:30 -1 p.m. for lunch.
* Nature Kids Preschool operates Monday – Friday
Visitor Center closed; Saturday Summer Beach Shuttle
Discovery Park Visitor Center is closed until further notice. The rest of Discovery Park is open as usual.
We are unable to issue beach parking permits while the Visitor Center is closed. Parking at the beach level without a permit or ADA placard is not allowed and may result in citation or towing.
On Saturdays from June 7 to August 30, 2025, a free shuttle bus will provide access to the beach. See beach shuttle schedule.
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Discovery Park Environmental Learning & Visitor Center hosts environmental education programming, including school field trips, throughout the year. These programs are hands-on experiences employing games, props, and activities to enhance the learning adventure. They are developed to give people a positive experience outdoors and a sense of community and connection with our green spaces. Every quarter, new programs are offered based upon the seasons and the interests of the public. Pre-registration is required for all programs so please peruse the offerings on the right to find something that interests you and register today!
The Discovery Park Environmental Learning & Visitor Center completed renovations in Summer 2024 to improve accessibility, addressing 160 documented barriers. Upgrades included accessible parking, pathways, and facilities, along with a new bio-retention pond and interior ADA improvements in restrooms, the kitchen, and classrooms.
More information about Environmental Education opportunities offered throughout Seattle.
More information about Discovery Park
Watch the Discover Park 50th Anniversary Video!