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Genesee

Explore Genesee, a residential corner of West Seattle that is not the Rainier Valley park with a similar name. Find out where it sits, what it includes, and how to pair a stroll with a Sunday at the Junction market.

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Frequently asked questions

No. Genesee Park is in Rainier Valley, while the Genesee neighborhood is in West Seattle. The two are easy to confuse because of the shared name.

The neighborhood stretches north from SW Genesee Street to SW Charlestown Street, and west from 46th Avenue SW to 56th Avenue SW.

Genesee includes Ercolini Park and the new Genesee Hill Elementary School.

It runs every Sunday all year from 10 am to 2 pm at California Ave SW and SW Alaska St in the Alaska Junction. Confirm hours before visiting, since they can change.

About Genesee

Residential streets laid out in a compact grid give Genesee its shape, a West Seattle neighborhood with its own green space at Ercolini Park and the new Genesee Hill Elementary School. It is easy to mix it up with Genesee Park Seattle, which sits across town in Rainier Valley. The neighborhood stretches north from SW Genesee Street to SW Charlestown Street, and west from 46th Avenue SW to 56th Avenue SW.

Genesee Park or Genesee the Neighborhood?

The shared name catches plenty of people off guard, and even locals giving directions can send you the wrong way. Genesee Park is a Rainier Valley destination on the southeast side of the city, while the Genesee neighborhood belongs to the West Seattle peninsula. Before you set out, take a moment to confirm which one you have in mind.

If you have been searching for Genesee Hill in West Seattle, you are almost certainly looking for this neighborhood. The local elementary school carries the Genesee Hill name, a handy sign that you have landed in the right part of town.

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Find Your Way Around Genesee

Picture the neighborhood as a compact grid that is simple to explore on foot. SW Genesee Street runs along the southern edge and SW Charlestown Street marks the north, while the avenues from 46th to 56th SW frame it from east to west.

Ercolini Park

Head to Ercolini Park for the neighborhood's own patch of green. It makes a natural stop for families and for anyone craving a little open air close to home. Check with Seattle Parks and Recreation for current amenities and rules before you go.

Genesee Hill Elementary School

The new Genesee Hill Elementary School anchors the community at the heart of the neighborhood. For enrollment or boundary questions, go straight to Seattle Public Schools.

Spend a Sunday at the Alaska Junction

Because Genesee is mostly residential, many people head over to the nearby Alaska Junction for shopping and errands. The big draw is the West Seattle Farmers Market at the Junction, which runs every Sunday all year long, from 10 am to 2 pm, at California Ave SW and SW Alaska St.

Market hours can change, so confirm before you go. While you are in the Junction, stroll past small public spaces like Junction Plaza and Dakota Place Park, and take in older buildings such as the Crescent-Hamm Building and the Campbell Building.

Tips for Planning Your Visit

  • Double check your map so you do not end up at the Rainier Valley park by mistake.
  • Pair a walk around Genesee with a Sunday morning at the year-round West Seattle market.
  • Look up current park details with the city before you visit.
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