Cascade Playground: Park Guide for South Lake Union

Frequently asked questions

Cascade Playground is at 333 Pontius Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109. It is in the Cascade district of South Lake Union.

Cascade Playground is a Seattle Parks and Recreation park. Check with Seattle Parks and Recreation for current details.

The Cascade community garden is less than 0.1 mi away. Nearby landmarks include the Bricklayers Building, the New Richmond, Supply and Troy Laundry Buildings, the Seattle Times printing plant, Immanual Lutheran Church and St Spiridon Russian Orthodox Cathedral.

Yes. The Cascade community garden is less than a tenth of a mile from the playground.

A compact city block, a community garden next door and a handful of city landmarks within a two-minute walk make up this corner of town. Here you will find Cascade Playground, a Seattle Parks and Recreation park at 333 Pontius Ave N in the Cascade district of South Lake Union. Stop by when you want to see the older side of this fast-changing neighborhood up close.

Find the Playground on Pontius Avenue North

Seattle Parks and Recreation manages Cascade Playground, and its Pontius Avenue North address puts you right in the heart of the Cascade district. This pocket of South Lake Union carries the Cascade name, and the playground proudly shares it.

Before you set out, check with Seattle Parks and Recreation for current details on the park so your visit goes smoothly.

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Wander Into the Garden Next Door

Step less than a tenth of a mile from the playground and you reach the Cascade community garden. The two spaces share a name and a block, so you can easily enjoy both on one short, relaxed outing.

Spot the Old Laundry Buildings

Stroll the streets around Cascade Playground and you will discover a cluster of landmark buildings tied to the laundry trade. Each one sits within about a tenth of a mile, close enough to see in a few easy steps:

New Richmond Laundry Building, under 0.1 mi away
Supply Laundry Building, about 0.1 mi away
Troy Laundry Building, about 0.1 mi away

Keep going to round out the industrial character of the area with two more landmarks. Look for the Bricklayers Building, under 0.1 mi away, and the Seattle Times Bldg - Printing Plant, about 0.1 mi away.

Admire Two Historic Churches Nearby

Cascade Playground also sits close to two landmark houses of worship, each worth a pause on your walk. Head less than 0.1 mi to Immanual Lutheran Church, then continue about 0.1 mi to St Spiridon Russian Orthodox Cathedral. You can take in both from the street as you circle the park.

Plan a Short Loop From the Playground

With every landmark here within roughly a tenth of a mile, you can trace a loop from Cascade Playground that takes in the garden, the churches and the old laundry and printing buildings without much walking at all. Make it a pleasant break during a longer day exploring South Lake Union.

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