Magnuson Park

Home to the Mountaineers headquarters, this Seattle urban park includes pieces of Seattle's military past and eco-friendly future including the solar panel atop our building. Warren G. Magnuson Park is located on a beautiful mile-long stretch of Lake Washington's shoreline and is Seattle's second largest park at 530 acres. There are trails, athletic fields, grassy areas, picnic shelters, and many other amenities.

park amenities

  • More than four miles of walking trails
  • Captivating public art installations
  • The park's "historic district" features over 20 brick and metal structures built in the 1930s and 1940s.
  • Formerly Sand Point Naval Air Station, the park has many landmarks and historical sites that prominently display Art Deco style architecture.
  • Grassy fields
  • Sports fields
  • Community garden
  • Wetland habitat
  • Boat launch
  • Community center
  • Swimming beach
  • Picnic shelters
  • Playground

notes

  • Land Manager: Magnuson Park
  • Parking Permit Required: None
  • Recommended Party Size: 12
  • Maximum Party Size: 999
  • Maximum Route/Place Capacity: 12
Map
7400 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, WA 98115
  • see Land Manager
Activities

Upcoming Activities

Naturalist Trip - Magnuson Park

Naturalist Trip
Enjoy a morning stroll through the Magnuson Park's fields, meadows, marshes and forest as we
Mon, Oct 2, 2023
No Prerequisites
5 participants 1 leader
Registration closed Sep 29
Seattle Branch

October GoWalk! Pacing Urban Walks: 2 to 4 miles, 0 to 450 feet of elevation gain - Magnuson Park

Urban Walking Field trip: GoWalk!: Beginner Urban Walking Series
GoWalk! Pace Urban Walks are low-stress activities to help you determine where you are in
Sun, Oct 8, 2023
No Prerequisites
6 participants
Registration closes Oct 6
Seattle Branch
Gary Salmi

Seattle Basic Alpine Field Trip #5 - Crevasse Rescue Demo & Practice - Magnuson Park

Climbing Field trip: Basic Alpine Climbing Course
Basic Field Trip #5 - Crevasse Rescue Demo
Tue, Apr 23, 2024
No Prerequisites
40 participants 13 instructors
Registration closes Apr 21
Seattle Branch
Jan Abendroth
Qualified Youth Leader

Seattle Basic Alpine Field Trip #5 - Crevasse Rescue Demo & Practice - Magnuson Park

Climbing Field trip: Basic Alpine Climbing Course
Basic Field Trip #5 - Crevasse Rescue Demo
Thu, Apr 25, 2024
No Prerequisites
11 participants
Registration closes Apr 23
Seattle Branch
Jan Abendroth
Qualified Youth Leader

Seattle Basic Alpine Field Trip #7 - Crevasse Rescue Evaluation - Magnuson Park

Climbing Field trip: Basic Alpine Climbing Course
Basic Field Trip #7 - Crevasse Rescue Evaluation
Tue, May 21, 2024
No Prerequisites
40 participants 13 instructors
Registration closes May 19
Seattle Branch
Jan Abendroth
Qualified Youth Leader

Seattle Basic Alpine Field Trip #7 - Crevasse Rescue Evaluation - Magnuson Park

Climbing Field trip: Basic Alpine Climbing Course
Basic Field Trip #7 - Crevasse Rescue Evaluation
Thu, May 23, 2024
No Prerequisites
40 participants 12 instructors
Registration closes May 21
Seattle Branch
Jan Abendroth
Qualified Youth Leader
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