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Northacres Park

Wander forest trails, cool off at the splash pad and let your dog run at Northacres Park, where sports fields, a picnic area and an off-leash dog area share 20.7 acres in Seattle's Haller Lake neighborhood.

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Frequently asked questions

Northacres Park is at 12718 1st Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98125, at the corner of Interstate 5 and NE 130th Street. It is in the Haller Lake neighborhood, part of the Northgate district.

Yes. The playground and wading pool area was remodeled and reopened in 2012 and includes a splash pad along with two play areas for children of different ages.

Yes, Northacres Park includes an off-leash dog area within the park grounds.

No. The Civil Defense tower, built in 1954 to hold a Chrysler Air-Raid Siren, was removed in 2025. The siren itself had long been out of service.

Northacres Park covers 20.7 acres, with a large forested area and trails, a baseball diamond, a soccer field and a picnic area.

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Trails wind through a large stretch of forest here, and beyond the trees you will find ball fields, a picnic area and a splash pad. That mix lets Northacres Park, a 20.7-acre public park in Seattle's Haller Lake neighborhood at the corner of Interstate 5 and NE 130th Street, cover a lot of ground. Add an off-leash dog area and a remodeled playground, and it offers plenty for a neighborhood park.

Woods, Fields and More on 20.7 Acres

Start under the trees. Much of Northacres Park is wooded, and trails run through the forested section, so you can take a short walk in the woods without ever leaving north Seattle.

Step out of the forest and the rest of the grounds are made for getting active. Here is what to look for as you explore:

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  • Forest and trails: a large wooded area with paths to wander
  • Sports fields: a baseball diamond and a soccer field
  • Picnic area: room to spread out and enjoy a meal outdoors
  • Off-leash dog area: a dedicated space where dogs can run
  • Playground and water play: two play areas and a splash pad

Playground and Splash Pad

Bring the kids to the playground and wading pool, which were remodeled and reopened in 2012. Two separate play zones each hold equipment suited to children of different ages, so little ones and older kids both get a space of their own.

The splash pad sits in the same play area, ready for cooling off on warm days. Check with Seattle Parks and Recreation for current water play schedules before you head out.

Bringing Your Dog

Let your dog run in the off-leash area inside Northacres Park, then pair that time with a forest walk or a stop at the playground. For dog owners in Haller Lake and nearby parts of the Northgate district, it is right in the neighborhood.

The Civil Defense Siren Tower

For decades, the park held a piece of Cold War history. In 1954 a Civil Defense tower went up here to carry a Chrysler Air-Raid Siren, the model Guinness World Records lists as the loudest siren ever built.

The siren no longer worked, but the tower stood for years as one of only two Civil Defense towers left in Seattle. It was removed in 2025, so you will not see it on a visit today.

Getting to Northacres Park

Head to 12718 1st Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98125. The park sits along Interstate 5 at NE 130th Street in Haller Lake, part of the Northgate district, and you can get to know the area better in our Haller Lake neighborhood guide.

Before you go, check Seattle Parks and Recreation for current hours, field use and facility details.

More Green Spaces Near Haller Lake

Several parks and gardens sit close by, so it is easy to stretch your visit into a longer outing. Distances below are straight-line:

  • Haller Lake community garden, 0.2 miles
  • Jackson Park community garden, 0.4 miles
  • Licorice Fern Natural Area on Thornton Creek, 0.5 miles
  • Jackson Park Golf Course, 0.6 miles
  • Pinehurst Playground, 0.6 miles
  • Ingraham High School, 0.6 miles
  • Pinehurst community garden, 0.8 miles

Want more places to get outside? Browse our guide to all parks in Seattle.

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  3. Jackson Park Golf CourseJackson Park Golf CoursePark · 0.6 mi · 12 min walk
  4. Eggplant plants growing in a vegetable gardenPinehurstCommunity garden · 0.8 mi · 16 min walk
  5. Northgate Branch, Seattle Public Library, SeattleNorthgate BranchLibrary · 1.1 mi · 22 min walk
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  7. Wooded path and spring wildflowers at Mineral Springs Park in SeattleMineral Springs ParkPark · 1.2 mi · 24 min walk
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