Parks

Madison Park

Address: E Madison St. and E Howe St.
Seattle Parks and Recreation Information:
(206) 684-4075 | Contact Us TTY Phone: (206) 233-1509

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PARK FEATURES
Guarded Beach Weddings and Ceremonies Play Area Rental Facility Tennis Court (Outdoor) Tennis Lights View Waterfront Play Area (ADA Compliant)

HOURS

4 a.m. - 11:30 p.m.

ABOUT THE PARK

Madison Park is a lovely grassy park on the shores of Lake Washington, south of the Evergreen Point Bridge. The park features a bathhouse and swimming beach that is patrolled by lifeguards during the summer.

Acreage: 8.3

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HISTORY

Judge John J. McGilvra created this lakeshore park that in the late 19th century became the most popular beach in the city, and featured a paddle wheel steam boat, a promenade, floating bandstands, beer and gambling halls, athletic fields, a greenhouse, and piers for ships that cruised on Lake Washington. A cable car ran from Pioneer Square to the park. The City of Seattle acquired a portion of the park in 1922.

To learn more about Seattle Parks and Recreation, including historic landmarks, military base reuse, and the Sherwood History Files, view our Park History.

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DIRECTIONS

BY BUS

> Plan a trip to Madison Park

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BY CAR

Madison Park is located at the foot of Madison St. at Lake Washington. Travel east on Madison from 6th Ave. downtown, or from any major north-south arterial on Capitol or First hills.

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