Kerry Park

4.8 (18,829 reviews)

Tourist AttractionCity ParkParkPoint of InterestEstablishment

Best time to visit

Sunset on clear days delivers golden light and an illuminated skyline; weekdays are usually less crowded than weekends. Late spring through early fall offers longer evenings and clearer views.

Budget tips

Park entry is free, no passes required; parking near the viewpoint is limited and often metered. Save by taking the 2 or 13 bus, walking from nearby Queen Anne, or combining the stop with other free neighborhood walks.

Recommended for

Photography enthusiasts, Couples, First-time visitors to Seattle, Solo travelers

Plan your visit

30-45 min

About

Quick facts: Perched high above a residential slope, the viewpoint frames a skyline that stacks a needle-shaped tower, shimmering water, and a distant snowcapped peak into a single, photogenic line. About 1.2 acres of manicured grass and benches draw photographers and picnickers, who crowd the railing at golden hour to catch vivid color shifts and long-exposure light trails.

Highlights: Golden light draws roughly 20–30 photographers to the center railing before sunset, each angling lenses to stack the needle with a snowcapped peak for a perfect silhouette. Faint ferry horns and the tang of salt air heighten the scene, while camera shutters click every few seconds and couples squeeze onto the best spot of railing to capture their skyline shot.

Insider tips

Dress in layers, evening breezes make it chillier than downtown.
Bring a small tripod or monopod for dusk shots, handheld low-light photos will be softer.
Arrive 20–30 minutes before sunset to secure a good bench or vantage point.
If the center bench is full, step a few meters left for a wider composition that includes Elliott Bay.