Practice Areas and Amenities
Warm up before you tee off, or spend a whole visit sharpening your game. You'll find everything you need on site:
- A driving range
- Putting practice greens
- Cart rentals
- A pro shop
- A cafe and bar
Summer Camps for Young Golfers
Bring the kids along in summer, when Jackson Park runs junior golf camps throughout the season. Check with Seattle Parks and Recreation or the course directly for current sessions and sign-up details.
Thornton Creek and a Tougher Front Nine
Thornton Creek shapes how the course plays today. A 2001 renovation reworked the grounds so the creek could flow through in a way that is better for the environment.
That change brought a lot more water into play on the front nine, and the opening holes became noticeably harder as a result. Tuck a few spare balls into your bag before you start.
Chase a number worth remembering: the official course record at Jackson Park is 62. Erik Hanson, a former Seattle Mariners pitcher playing as an amateur, posted that score at the 2015 Seattle Amateur.
Fellow amateur Vinnie Murphy matched it a year later at the 2016 Seattle Amateur. Both rounds prove that this municipal course can hold a serious local tournament.
The Bus Base That Never Was
The green fairways you stroll today nearly had a different future. In the 1980s, Metro Transit was searching for a site for a northern bus base, and the Jackson Park golf course made the list of six finalist locations.
Golfers and nearby residents pushed back strongly, and the course was not chosen. That episode helps explain why the grounds remain green space, nearly a century after the park opened to the public.
Plan Your Round
Tee times, green fees and hours can change by season, so check with Seattle Parks and Recreation or the course's official website for current details before heading out.
Plug 1100 NE 135th St, Seattle, WA 98125 into your map, and you're on your way.
Explore Pinehurst Around the Course
The area surrounding the golf course is sometimes called Jackson Park itself. It sits with Shoreline to the north and Lake City to the east, while Northgate lies to the south and Haller Lake to the west. Get to know the surrounding streets in our Pinehurst neighborhood guide.
Stretch your day outdoors at several green spaces within about a mile of the course:
- Jackson Park community garden, about 0.3 miles away
- Licorice Fern Natural Area on Thornton Creek, about 0.5 miles away
- Haller Lake community garden, about 0.6 miles away
- Northacres Park and its dog park, about 0.6 miles away
- Pinehurst Playground, about 0.9 miles away
Ingraham High School is also close by, about 0.9 miles from the course. For more places to spend time in the fresh air, browse our list of all parks in Seattle.
