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Madison Park


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Madison Park

The Madison Park neighborhood of Seattle lies on the western shores of Lake Washington. Judge John J. McGilvra, "the father of the Seattle bar," first developed the area at the end of Madison Street in the 1860s and donated land for use as a public park. The Madison Street Cable Railway, the steepest cable car line in the city, brought visitors to Madison Park from downtown Seattle and ferries connected the neighborhood to Leschi Park, as well as several locations in and around Kirkland. This made Madison Park a popular summer destination, which it remains to this day. Madison Park's Pioneer Hall is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Pioneer Hall at 1642 43rd Ave E in Madison Park turned 100 years old in 2010 and serves as a museum of early Washington history. Study artifacts from early days of Seattle and enjoy a walk in Madison Park neighborhood and along Lake Washington.

This walk route connects to multiple bus routes to aid in transportation to and from the activity. 

  • Difficulty: Easy
  • Length: 5.85 mi
  • Land Manager: Seattle Parks and Recreation
  • Parking Permit Required: None
  • Recommended Party Size: 12
  • Maximum Party Size: 12
  • Maximum Route/Place Capacity: 12
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  • Madison Park/Pioneer Hall
  • Madison Park to Volunteer Park
  • Madison Park to Miller Park
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