Union Bay Natural Area
4.8 (100)park
4.8 (100)A 74-acre wetland along Lake Washington, where shoreline trails make for some of Seattle's richest birdwatching.
Description
Known to long-time residents as the Montlake Fill, the site encompasses four miles of shoreline and forms the second largest natural system left on Lake Washington.
Managed by UW Botanic Gardens, the grounds serve as an outdoor laboratory for research, teaching, and public service while sustaining plant and wildlife habitats. Over 200 species of birds have been sighted across the area.
