Gas Works Park

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10 expert reviews

“The rust-red towers on this 19-acre park on Lake Union look like leftovers from a Mad Max movie, or a relic from a civilization past.”

– Condé Nast Traveler

Fodor's Fodor's
"The park gets its name from the hulking remains of an old 1907 gas plant, which, far from being an eyesore, actually lends quirky character to the otherwise open, hilly, 20-acre park." Full review
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Get a great view of Downtown Seattle while seaplanes rise up from the south shore of Lae Union.
Not For Tourists Not For Tourists
"Industrial site turned America's strangest park. Amazing view."
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"The park boasts a picture-perfect view across the lake to downtown Seattle that's worth the visit. Kids are drawn instantly to the sundial atop the hill and charming play barn." Full review
On the Grid On the Grid
"This former gasification plant is now the best park in Seattle." Full review
Where Where
"One of Seattle’s most unmistakable landmarks is the mountainous tangle of iron that forms the centerpiece of Gas Works Park." Full review
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