Gas Works Park
4.7 (11,713)park
4.7 (11,713)Preserved industrial structures stand over green slopes on Lake Union, framing sweeping views of the Seattle skyline.
Description
Built on the former site of an oil plant, the grounds set picnic areas and a playground alongside heavy industrial remains. Along the Lake Union shoreline, the setting offers a quiet vantage point for watching boats and landing airplanes, with views across the water sharpening around sunset.
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