🌆 Kerry Park

📍 Location: Queen Anne, Seattle, Washington
⏳ Recommended time: 20–45 minutes
🗓️ Best time to visit: Sunset, blue hour, or a clear morning for skyline and Mount Rainier views
🌐 Official information: Seattle Parks — Kerry Park

🏙️ About Kerry Park

Kerry Park is a small Queen Anne viewpoint with one of Seattle’s most recognizable skyline panoramas.

From the overlook, visitors can see the Space Needle, downtown Seattle, Elliott Bay, and—when skies are clear—Mount Rainier rising behind the city.

This is a quick sightseeing and photography stop rather than a hike. The main viewpoint is only a short walk from the street.

✨ Why Visit

• 🗼 Classic Space Needle and skyline view
• 🏔️ Possible Mount Rainier backdrop on clear days
• 🌊 Views toward Elliott Bay
• 🌅 Excellent sunset and blue-hour photography
• 🎨 Changing Form public sculpture
• 📸 One of Seattle’s best-known photo locations

📸 Best Time for Photos

Sunset and blue hour provide the most dramatic city light, but they also bring the largest crowds.

For a quieter visit:

• Arrive early in the morning
• Visit on a weekday
• Choose a clear day after rain
• Bring a zoom lens to compress Mount Rainier behind the skyline

Mount Rainier is not always visible, even when the Seattle sky appears partly clear.

🚗 Parking and Access

The viewpoint is located at:

211 W Highland Drive, Seattle, WA 98119

There is no dedicated parking lot. Limited street parking is available in the surrounding residential neighborhood.

• Follow posted parking restrictions
• Do not block driveways
• Expect difficult parking around sunset
• Public transit, rideshare, or walking from Queen Anne Avenue may be easier

The primary overlook is paved, but the neighborhood around Queen Anne Hill includes steep streets and sidewalks.

🌳 Lower Kerry Park

A stairway and path connect the overlook with Bayview-Kinnear Park below.

The lower park includes a play area and additional green space, but the stairs are steep and are not necessary for the main skyline view.

🕐 Hours and Safety

Kerry Park is currently listed as open daily from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

• Stay behind the viewpoint railing
• Keep children supervised near the street and overlook
• Expect slippery pavement and stairs during rain or ice
• Keep noise low in the residential neighborhood
• Do not leave valuables visible inside parked vehicles
• Avoid standing in the street for photographs

📍 Nearby Stops

Kerry Park pairs well with:

• 🏘️ Queen Anne Avenue
• ☕ Queen Anne cafés and bakeries
• 🌳 Bayview-Kinnear Park
• 🗼 Seattle Center and the Space Needle
• 🖼️ Chihuly Garden and Glass
• 🎭 Museum of Pop Culture
• 🌊 Olympic Sculpture Park

✅ Useful Links

• 🌆 Seattle Parks — Kerry Park
• 🌳 Seattle Parks — Bayview-Kinnear Park
• 🏙️ Visit Seattle — Queen Anne
• 🚌 King County Metro trip planner
• 🌦️ Seattle weather forecast

Skyline visibility, Mount Rainier views, parking, and crowd levels depend heavily on weather and time of day. Check the forecast before planning a photography-focused visit.