“A gift to the city”
Kerry Park is a 1.26 acres (0.51 ha) park on the south slope of Queen Anne Hill in Seattle, Washington, located at the corner of 2nd Avenue W. and W. Highland Drive. According to a plaque on a wall in the park, "Kerry Park [was] given to the City in 1927 by Mr. and Mrs. Albert Sperry Kerry, Sr., so that all who stop here may enjoy this view." That view encompasses downtown Seattle, Elliott Bay, the West Seattle peninsula, Bainbridge Island, and Mount Rainier. The park is sometimes incorrectly referred to by local denizens as Highland Park, a reference to Highland Drive, a highly scenic boulevard that borders the north side of the park. Changing Form, a steel sculpture by artist Doris Totten Chase, stands 4.6 meters (15 ft) high in the middle of the park. Since installation in 1971, the sculpture has been popular among photographers using it to frame the Seattle skyline or Mt Rainier, and children crawling around its smooth, black curves. The park was one of the many stops on the finale episode of the third season of Amazing Race. The park was also featured as the opening scene in the 1999 film "10 Things I Hate About You" In addition, Kerry Park is featured on the album cover of the Seattle hardcore band Brotherhood entitled Words Run As Thick As Blood. It is not uncommon for people in the hardcore scene to recreate this picture.
One of the best views of Seattle skyline. Highly recommended.
Loved the view over Seattle at night! Definitely worth a visit if you are in that area!
From Kerry Park, you can see the whole of Seattle’s skyline better than anywhere else. When the weather is clear, you can even see Mt. Rainier if you’re lucky!
Watch the ferry boats make their way through the water, see the city come to life in the evening hours, or wander the neighborhood. However you enjoy Kerry Park, you’ll definitely get a picturesque panorama.
We think a visit here is one of the best things to do in Seattle!
Arrived on a Friday night to watch the sunset and there were at least 150 people here. It is a lovely view. Finding parking was a challenge, it is residential area.
Kerry Park has one of the most beautiful views of the Seattle Skyline including the Space Needle and Mt. Ranier. There's a sculpture and limited parking very close to the park. You can even drive by and get a good pic. There are benches to sit on in the park. This is a must do if visiting Seattle!
If your going to Seattle you have to go to this tiny park with it’s beautiful view. Best place to see the skyline.
Be the first to add a review to the Kerry Park.
Kerry Park
Hours
- Sun - Sat: 12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Problem with this listing? Let us know.
Has RV parking changed? Let us know.
-
Parking
-
Pets Allowed
-
Restrooms
-
Wifi
-
Wheelchair Accessible
-
Credit Cards Accepted
-
Outdoor Seating
Parking, Dining
Nearby Hotels
Related Trip Guides
The Great Northern is a 3,600 mile, cross-country odyssey
- 57 Places
- 69:15
- 3,565 mi
Pacific Coast Highway: Oregon - Washington
- 30 Places
- 17:36
- 670 mi