Explore Discovery Park - Seattle Register

Date and Time:
Sun, Nov 8, 2026; 1:45 PM - 4:30 PM  (Pacific)

Organized By: Sno-Isle Group

Location: Discovery Park, Seattle, WA 98199, USA

Map | Directions

Event Organizers:
Rick Grove
   drynwetdiver@gmail.com
   2067698628

Discovery Park is Seattle's largest park, a 560-acre natural area occupying most of the former Fort Lawton site. Situated on Magnolia Bluff overlooking Puget Sound, Discovery Park boasts spectacular views of both the Cascade and the Olympic Mountain ranges. The secluded site includes two miles of protected tidal beaches as well as open meadow lands, dramatic sea cliffs, forest groves, active dunes, thickets and streams.

We will meet between 1:45 and 2 at the North parking lot at the intersection of Texas Way and Illinois Ave.
Transit: Served by Metro Transit #33 bus.

The walk starts promptly at 2. 

This is a rain or shine event. Note: If bad rain we may do a winter route that is shorter (~ 2 hours) due
to rain and mud, hiking on paved trails and roads instead of muddy and sometimes slippery steps.

We will hike the loop plus the North and South beach for a total of about 5 miles with several
opportunities to cut short.

See Discovery Park Map for more detail.

Event Leader: Rick Grove
Safety: 911 (City of Seattle) and tell them where you are in the park.
Risks: Tripping on roots across trail, mud and slippery park trail stairs.

NOTE: The Discovery Park Visitor Center is closed until summer 2027

Level: Moderate

Cost: FREE

Recommended Items: Sturdy shoes or hiking boots, dress for the weather, water, snack

Signup Restrictions: Unfortunately, this walk is not ADA accessible.

Cancellation Policy: Activity is held rain or shine, but may be altered due to inclement weather

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