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Streissguth Gardens, Seattle, WA

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Streissguth Gardens

A family-maintained hillside garden of about one acre on Seattle's Capitol Hill, with trails, ponds, and views over Lake Union and the Olympics.

Seattle, WA

About Streissguth Gardens

Streissguth Gardens sits on a steep slope on the northwest side of Capitol Hill in Seattle. The family spent nearly fifty years turning a tangled hillside into roughly one acre of woodland and perennial beds. Visitors can follow winding paths, pass small ponds, and enjoy views toward Lake Union, downtown, and the Olympic Mountains. The newer southern section is publicly owned and open year-round, while the older gardens around the family homes stay private and can be visited by appointment. The gardens are linked to the Blaine Street stairway, a long public staircase popular with walkers and exercisers.

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  • #hillside garden
  • #Capitol Hill
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  • #free admission

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