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North Beacon Hill

Wander North Beacon Hill for parks, views and local history, from a 1915 Olmsted golf layout to a Korean pagoda facing Mount Rainier.

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Frequently asked questions

Yes. Jefferson Park Golf Course is a city-run 18-hole course on top of Beacon Hill, designed by the Olmsted Brothers and opened in 1915.

Daejeon Park, a small city park on North Beacon Hill, is known for its views of Mount Rainier along with its Korean-style pagoda.

The park is named for Daejeon, Seattle's sister city in South Korea.

The 52.4-acre park also has a lawn bowling green, a skateable sculpture and newer park space built over a covered reservoir.

About North Beacon Hill

A Korean-style pagoda gazing toward Mount Rainier and a city-run golf course laid out by the Olmsted Brothers in 1915 set the scene for an outing across this hilltop. North Beacon Hill Seattle is best enjoyed through its parks and viewpoints. Jefferson Park anchors the top of the hill, while smaller spots like Daejeon Park and Lewis Park sit close enough together that you can see them all on foot in a single outing.

Why Come to North Beacon Hill

Come here if you love green space with a story behind it. City of Seattle records list more than twenty parks, viewpoints and historic properties across the area. Several of the small parks sit within a short walk of one another, so you can easily stitch them together into a relaxed loop.

Jefferson Park on the Hilltop

Start at the top of Beacon Hill, where Jefferson Park spreads across 52.4 acres, according to city records. Recreation and history share the ground here. The park has also kept growing over the years, with newer park space built on top of a covered reservoir.

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Tee Off on an Olmsted Layout

Bring your clubs to the Jefferson Park Golf Course, which is run by the city and opened in 1915. Its 18-hole layout came from the Olmsted Brothers, the landscape firm behind many of Seattle's historic parks. Golf fans will also recognize it as the home course of Fred Couples.

Lawn Bowling and a Skateable Sculpture

Not a golfer? Stroll the wider Jefferson Park grounds to find a lawn bowling green and a sculpture designed so skaters can ride it. With that kind of range, families and friends with different interests can share the same afternoon.

Small Parks Within Walking Distance

Head to the northern end of the hill for a string of compact parks that make easy stops on a neighborhood walk. None of them is large, but each one has a character all its own.

Daejeon Park and Its Pagoda

Daejeon Park takes its name from Daejeon, Seattle's sister city in South Korea. Seattle Parks and Recreation manages this small site, which is known for its Korean-style pagoda. On clear days, pause here and look out toward Mount Rainier.

Lewis Park and Nearby Green Space

Begin your loop at Lewis Park, at 1120 15th Ave S. Sturgus Park, Daejeon Park and Dr. Jose Rizal Park are all a short walk away, which makes this a practical place to set out from.

More Places on the City's List

Keep exploring with other spots from city records, including the Beacon Food Forest, the 12th Ave S Viewpoint, Beacon Bluff and Cheasty Blvd South. History lovers can look for the Turner-Koepf House, also known as the Beacon Hill Garden House, and the Pacific Medical Center, a former U.S. Marine Hospital. Fire Station #13 and Beacon Hill 1st Baptist Church appear on the list as well.

This guide does not cover access, hours or programs for these sites. Check with Seattle Parks and Recreation or the relevant city office before you go, since conditions can change.

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