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Mid-Beacon Hill

Mid-Beacon Hill is a residential stretch of Seattle with a long-running community garden, several parks and playfields, and a building tied to the city's brewing past.

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Frequently asked questions

The area is best for walking between green spaces such as Dearborn Park, Maple Wood Playfield, Cleveland Playfield and the Maple School Ravine. It also has the Snoqualmie P-Patch community garden.

The Snoqualmie P-Patch has 25 garden plots tended by neighbors.

It has been part of the City of Seattle P-Patch program since 1974.

About Mid-Beacon Hill

Mid-Beacon Hill is a quiet, residential part of Seattle best explored for its green spaces and neighborhood landmarks. Highlights include the Snoqualmie P-Patch, a 25-plot community garden, along with Dearborn Park, Maple Wood Playfield, Cleveland Playfield and the Maple School Ravine. It suits walkers, gardeners and anyone curious about the hill's history.

Getting to Know Mid-Beacon Hill

This is a neighborhood where daily life centers on parks, schools and shared garden plots. It rewards an unhurried walk more than a packed itinerary. Plan to wander between green spaces and take in the streets around them.

Community Gardening on the Hill

Snoqualmie P-Patch

The Snoqualmie P-Patch community garden holds 25 plots tended by neighbors. It has been part of the City of Seattle P-Patch program since 1974, which makes it one of the long-standing gardens in the network. Visitors should respect the plots, since each one is cared for by a local gardener.

Read the full Mid-Beacon Hill guide

Maa Nyei Lai Ndeic

Maa Nyei Lai Ndeic is another named green spot in the area. Check with the City of Seattle for current details before you visit.

Parks, Playfields and Open Space

Mid-Beacon Hill has a good spread of public outdoor space for its size.

  • Dearborn Park offers a neighborhood park setting for a stroll or a break.
  • Maple Wood Playfield and Cleveland Playfield serve local sports and play.
  • Maple School Ravine adds a pocket of natural, sloped terrain.

Facilities and access can change, so confirm current conditions with Seattle Parks and Recreation.

Landmarks Worth Noticing

The Rainier Cold Storage and Brewing Building

The Rainier Cold Storage, Ice, Seattle Brewing and Malting Co. building carries a name that recalls the city's industrial and brewing past. It is a good stop for anyone interested in how Seattle's older businesses shaped the area.

Cleveland High School

Cleveland High School is a familiar anchor for the neighborhood, sitting near Cleveland Playfield. As an active school, it is best appreciated from the outside.

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