Carkeek Park
Carkeek Park is a 216-acre park (87 ha) in the Broadview neighborhood of Seattle, Washington, United States. Further out, Space Needle is 6.2 mi away. For mild weather, aim for May to September (66–77°F highs).
A garden inside Seattle
You can stay in Seattle
Carkeek Park is inside Seattle, which has 201 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug and Sep
May, June, July, August and September are the mild months, with highs of 66–77°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
The climate here
Every month near Carkeek Park is set out below.
Carkeek Park
Carkeek Park is a 216-acre park (87 ha) in the Broadview neighborhood of Seattle, Washington, United States. The park offers various attractions, including Piper Orchard, Pipers Creek with its tributaries, Venema Creek and Mohlendorph Creek, as well as picnic areas, shelters, and hiking trails.
Carkeek Park features diverse habitats—saltwater, riparian, wetland, upland forest, and meadow—that support a wide range of wildlife. Visitors can explore a six-mile trail network leading to a beach, playground, and a salmon imprinting pond, with scenic views of the Olympic Mountains and Puget Sound. The trails also pass by Demonstration Gardens and remnants of the park's original fir, hemlock, and cedar forests.
- Type
- Garden
- Area
- 216 acres
- Wikipedia readers
- 2.6K a year
A base for Carkeek Park
The closest towns with hotels, motels or campgrounds are Seattle (201) and Bellevue (39).
- 1Space Needle
- 2Climate Pledge Arena
- 3Lumen Field
- 4T-Mobile Park
- 5Husky Stadium
- 6Seattle Underground
- 7Lake Washington
- 8Museum of Pop Culture
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Carkeek Park | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle | in town | — | 201 148 hotels · 8 motels · 32 inns & B&Bs · 7 lodges & cabins · 5 hostels · 1 campground | 784,777 | $939K | D− |
| Bellevue | 13 mi southeast | 20 min | 39 37 hotels · 1 campground · 1 RV park | 154,193 | $1,340K | C− |
| Lynnwood | 9 mi north | 15 min | 19 17 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 RV park | 42,132 | $687K | D− |
| SeaTac | 19 mi south | 30 min | 49 39 hotels · 7 motels · 2 lodges & cabins · 1 RV park | 34,578 | $520K | D |
| Kirkland | 8 mi east | 10 min | 11 10 hotels · 1 inn or B&B | 97,410 | $1,115K | B− |
| Bothell | 9 mi northeast | 15 min | 11 7 hotels · 1 campground · 3 RV parks | 52,199 | $925K | B− |
| Edmonds | 7 mi north | 10 min | 9 4 hotels · 4 motels · 1 inn or B&B | 42,748 | $890K | C− |
| Bainbridge Island | 8 mi southwest | 10 min | 8 3 hotels · 5 inns & B&Bs | 24,691 | $1,156K | B+ |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
More near Carkeek Park
Pair a visit with these, within 9 miles.
Big draw16 mi LookoutSpace Needle
Big draw26 mi Stadium & arenaClimate Pledge Arena
Big draw38 mi Stadium & arenaLumen Field
48 mi Stadium & arenaT-Mobile Park
55 mi Stadium & arenaHusky Stadium
68 mi Ancient siteSeattle Underground
78 mi LakeLake Washington
86 mi MuseumMuseum of Pop CulturePhoto credits
Space Needle: Another Believer, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Climate Pledge Arena: Sea Cow, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Lumen Field: "Smart Destinations", GoSeattleCard.com, and Go Seattle Card Blog, CC BY-SA 2.0 · T-Mobile Park: MyName (Cacophony), CC BY-SA 3.0 · Husky Stadium: Atomic Taco, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Seattle Underground: Mark Hursh, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Lake Washington: Maltesen at da.wikipedia, Public domain · Museum of Pop Culture: EMP|SFM, CC BY-SA 3.0
Carkeek Park in questions
Is Carkeek Park in Seattle?
Yes. It’s inside Seattle, WA.
When is the best time to visit Carkeek Park?
May, June, July, August and September, with highs of 66–77°.
What is the closest airport to Carkeek Park?
King County International Airport - Boeing Field (BFI), about 13 miles away. The nearest big hub is Seattle–Tacoma (SEA), about 18 miles.
Where should I stay near Carkeek Park?
Seattle (in town, 201 places to stay), Bellevue (13 mi, 39 places to stay) and Lynnwood (9 mi, 19 places to stay).
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Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.