Woodland Park and Rose Garden, Seattle

Very lovely experience. I went during the off season so while there weren't any flowers in bloom just being in the park was peaceful enough. I enjoyed the sound garden and the water features (pond and fountain). Relaxed under the gazebo watching the sun set. Will definitely be back when the roses are in season.

Gorgeous free gardens. Great way to spend an afternoon. Make sure not to miss the sensory garden to the left. It’s a bit hidden and not super obvious you can access it from the main gardens, but was a highlight of our visit. Bring your cameras, as there are numerous photo opps! Make sure to pay for parking if you use the zoo lot (you will get ticketed)! We found it to be fairly wheelchair accessible (there is a partially paved outer path near the sensory garden) with only minimal obstacles reaching some of the rose clusters with no obvious path leading to them.

I feel like this is a little known gem in town. Free beautiful rose garden. Pretty large and with a kid friendly "sensory garden." My kiddo loved the wind chimes and bells. Also all the water features. We visited before the zoo opened. Practically no visitors before 9:30am on a Sunday in August, which is a thumbs up in my book.

Beautiful garden, lots of rose varieties. Take a chance to "smell the roses" some are very sweet, others have some very interesting fragrances! Bring a camera, and come in the spring/summer to really enjoy the blooms 🙂

If you love flowers, this is the place to be! Definitely recommended going and enjoying the beautiful scenery. Wonderful place to enjoy the weather and have a picnic.