Amid the glittering Beverly Hills–like mansions of Highland Dr, mere commoners can enjoy eagle’s-eye views of downtown Seattle and Elliott Bay (and Mt Rainier, should it take its cloudy hat off) from this spectacular lookout.
Binoculars (50c) are provided, so you can look back at the people at the top of the Space Needle looking over at you. The park is set on a steep incline of Queen Anne Hill (looking south) and is split in two, with a stairway linking to a popular children’s playground below. This is a favorite spot to end a romantic date night – or make a proposal!
Going a little further west along W Highland Dr will take you to the lesser-known Betty Bowen Park , where views stretch west across Puget Sound to the Olympic Mountains. Across the way, check out Parsons Garden , a public garden that’s especially popular for summer weddings.
