Gas Works Park
An industrial heritage park on the north shore of Lake Union, converted from an old gasworks. Its rust-colored towers and tanks frame the downtown skyline.
Gas Works Park is on the north shore of Lake Union. It was converted from a gasworks that operated from 1906 to 1956 and opened in 1975, making it a classic example of industrial heritage park redevelopment. The preserved rust-colored cracking towers and pipes form sculptural landscapes. They are fenced off, and climbing is not allowed. On top of the grassy 'Kite Hill' stands a sundial, from which you can look across the lake at the Space Needle and the downtown skyline. Seaplanes take off and land from time to time. Admission is free, and the park is open all day. It was a filming location for 10 Things I Hate About You. Bus route 62 serves the park.
Opening hours
06:00–22:00
Nearby sights
- Lake Union & Houseboats
- Fremont Troll
- Museum of Pop Culture (MoPOP)
- Space Needle
- Chihuly Garden and Glass
- Kerry Park
- University of Washington Quad
- The Spheres (Amazon)