Piper Orchard
Piper Orchard, the oldest public orchard in Seattle, is located in Carkeek Park and features primarily heirloom apple trees. Look also at Space Needle, 6.2 mi away. For mild weather, aim for May to September (66–77°F highs).
A garden inside Seattle
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Piper Orchard 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 and Wikipedia.
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Piper Orchard
Piper Orchard, the oldest public orchard in Seattle, is located in Carkeek Park and features primarily heirloom apple trees. It was established in the late 19th century by A. W. Piper, a local confectioner and member of the Seattle City Council, following the Great Seattle Fire of 1889. The orchard was a key part of the Piper family's homestead, which was maintained into the early 20th century. After being largely forgotten, the orchard was rediscovered in the 1980s, leading to restoration efforts. Today, the orchard is maintained by volunteers and Seattle Parks staff and is the site of community events, including an annual Festival of Fruit.
- Type
- Garden
- Area
- 216 acres
- Wikipedia readers
- 1.1K a year
Bases for Piper Orchard
For a bed close by, look to 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 Piper Orchard | 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
Pair Piper Orchard with these
Each of these is 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
77 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
Questions about Piper Orchard
Is Piper Orchard in Seattle?
Yes. It’s inside Seattle, WA.
When is the best time to visit Piper Orchard?
May, June, July, August and September, with highs of 66–77°.
What is the closest airport to Piper Orchard?
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 Piper Orchard?
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.