Trip
Urban Walk - Georgetown and South Park
Quirky and gritty walk through two industrial neighborhoods in South Seattle. Expect views of and bridges over the Duwamish Waterway, multiple pocket parks, heavy industry, boats, neighborhood retail areas and some sidewalks on both quite and busy/truck-laden streets. You won't be bored.
Contacts
- Tue, Feb 10, 2026
- Foothills Urban Walks Committee
- Urban Walking
- All Who Qualify, Adults
- Moderate
- Moderate
- Mileage: 7.5 mi
- Elevation Gain: 100 ft
- High Point Elevation: 25 ft
- Pace: 2.5 MPH
- 4 (6 capacity)
- FULL (2 capacity)
- Sat, Feb 7, 2026 at 4:34 PM
- Mon, Feb 9, 2026 at 2:00 PM
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
- iCal Google
Expect the unexpected and experience the industrial heart of south Seattle. Likely some trucks, dirt and noise; and interesting neighborhoods, parks, bridges and water-views.
Here is the proposed Gaia route: https://www.gaiagps.com/public/meSQN1EG4n0SSciSa8upVWpS/
Meet 11 AM at the South Park Community Center on the east side at the corner of Thistle St. and 8th Ave S. ---address: 8398 8th Ave. S. Seattle, WA. You will see a large blue metal sign overhead reading "South Park Community Center" and a children's playground. The park area itself may still be fenced off. If so meet on the sidewalk. There is ample free parking on 8th Ave. S.
Public transit: Metro routes 60 and 132 serve South Park
Required Equipment
Water, snacks, appropriate outerwear, and sturdy shoes.