Solstice P-Patch: Fauntleroy Community Garden Guide

Frequently asked questions

Solstice is at 7400 Fauntleroy Way SW in Seattle's Fauntleroy neighborhood, near SW Webster St and 45th Ave SW in West Seattle.

According to Seattle Department of Neighborhoods data, Solstice has 34 garden plots across about 13,000 square feet.

No. Solstice Park is a separate park located less than 0.1 mile from the community garden.

City records list the Solstice P-Patch as established in 2003.

The City of Seattle runs the P-Patch program, so check the official Solstice P-Patch page on seattle.gov for current details on plots.

Thirty-four plots of food and flowers share the ground at the Solstice P-Patch, a City of Seattle community garden at 7400 Fauntleroy Way SW in West Seattle's Fauntleroy neighborhood. Look for it near SW Webster St and 45th Ave SW, where neighbors have been tending shared space since 2003 as part of the city's P-Patch program, which sets aside land so residents can grow their own food and flowers.

Solstice P-Patch at a glance

City records from the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods, published through City of Seattle GIS, sketch out the garden's size nicely. Picture about 13,000 square feet divided into individual plots, each one cared for by its own gardener.

Plots: 34
Size: about 13,000 square feet
Established: 2003
Program: City of Seattle P-Patch community gardening

Thinking about a plot of your own? Head to the official Solstice P-Patch page from the City of Seattle for details on plots, waitlists and garden rules.

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Solstice Park is next door, not the same place

Plenty of people looking for Solstice Park in West Seattle end up at this garden, and it is easy to see why. The park is a separate space less than 0.1 mile from the P-Patch, so the two share both a name and nearly the same spot on the map. Set your directions to the garden address on Fauntleroy Way SW and you will arrive just steps from the park.

Parks and green spaces close by

Spend some extra time outdoors once you have seen the garden, because the Fauntleroy area around Solstice has several parks within a short distance. Here is how far each sits from the garden in a straight line:

Solstice Park, under 0.1 mile
Pelly Place Natural Area, 0.4 mile
Lowman Beach Park, 0.4 mile
Lincoln Park, 0.4 mile
Orchard Street Ravine, 0.5 mile
Morgan Junction, 0.7 mile

Landmarks nearby

Add a couple of designated landmarks to your outing as well. The Kenney Seaview Building stands about 0.2 mile away, and Gatewood School is about 0.3 mile from the garden.

Keep exploring

Browse our Fauntleroy neighborhood guide to see more of the area surrounding the garden. To compare Solstice with other P-Patches across the city, take a look at our list of Seattle community gardens.