Tree Walks
Explore Seattle's Trees
A note about our Seattle Tree Walks app: After serving us for many years, the Tree Walk application software (both Android and Apple) is no longer being supported by its parent company. Trees for Seattle is currently working on a solution so that we can continue to offer immersive, digital versions of these great walks. All Tree Walks are still available as a PDF below.
What is a Tree Walk?
Trees for Seattle offers routes for self-guided tree walks throughout Seattle neighborhoods. From winter slumber to spring blooms and fall leaves, trees in Seattle are fascinating to watch. Learn about each tree's names, unique characteristics, history, cultural importance and more. Download a tree walk map below in a select neighborhood and embark on one today!
Heritage Trees
Heritage trees may be on either City or private property. Heritage trees are recognized by virtue of its age, its association an historic structure or district, or connection to a noted person or historic event. Most heritage trees do not grow on public property, however there are some that are along curb strips and parks that are viewable by the public and are featured on some Tree Walks, including photos and detailed descriptions.
The Heritage Tree Program was started by PlantAmnesty in 1996 to celebrate Seattle’s special trees. In 2017, the program was handed over to The City of Seattle Department of Transportation, but PlantAmnesty still plays a role in the program by evaluating Heritage Tree nominees and selecting those that meet the definition of truly exceptional trees. To learn more about The Heritage Tree Program, visit here.
Watch a Tree Walk video
South Ballard One Block Tree Walk
Download a Tree Walk Printable Guide:
Northwest Seattle
- Ballard Community Center
- Ballard High School
- Ballard North
- Ballard Southeast
- Bitter Lake
- Crown Hill
- Fremont (Ross Park)
- Green Lake[Interactive Map]
- Greenwood
- Loyal Heights
- NE Greenwood Conifer Trees
- NE Greenwood Broadleaf Trees
- Soundview Playfield
- Woodland Park Zoo
Northeast Seattle
- Jackson Park Tree Hike (Leg 1) (Leg 2) (Leg 3)
- Lake City
- Lake City Conifer Walk
- Lake City / Olympic Hills
- Little Brook Tree Walk
- Northeast Seattle (Meadowbrook/Lake City)
- Ravenna
- Ravenna Bird Tree Walk
- University District (pdf version) (online tour)
- University of Washington Brockman Memorial Tree Walk
- Wedgwood
- West Wedgwood
Magnolia / Interbay / Queen Anne
- Magnolia
- Queen Anne SW
- Queen Anne NW
- Queen Anne NW Central
- Queen Anne SE (Leg 1)
- Queen Anne SE (Leg 2)
- Queen Anne W
Downtown
- Chinatown - ID
- First Hill
- Freeway Park [>en Español]
- Olympic Sculpture Park
- Seattle Center
- Pioneer Square(pdf version) (online tour)
Capitol Hill / Montlake / Eastlake / South Lake Union
- Capitol Hill North (Harvard / Belmont)
- Capitol Hill Sustainable Development Tree Walk
- Eastlake
- Eastlake South
- Montlake
- South Lake Union (Leg 1) (Leg 2)
- South Lake Union / Cascade
- Squire Park
- Volunteer Park (Master map; NE loop; SE loop; SW loop; NW loop)
Southeast Seattle
- Central District
- Columbia City
- Leschi (Leg 1) (Leg 2)
- Kubota Garden
- Mt Baker
- North Beacon Hill
- Beacon Hill (Lockmore Neighborhood)
- Rainier Beach
- Sam Smith Park
- Seward Park
Duwamish Valley
- Georgetown
- Highland Park
- South Park [English] [En Espanol / Spanish] [tiếng Việt / Vietnamese]
Southwest Seattle
West Seattle
- Admiral
- Endolyne
- Genesee
- Hiawatha
- High Point
- North Delridge (Cottage Grove)
- Roxhill
- Youngstown Tree Walk
Have questions about a walk? Email SeattleTreeStewards@seattle.gov
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