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Oxbow Park

Find a designated landmark in an unexpected spot at Oxbow Park, a small public park in Seattle's Georgetown neighborhood. It's best known as the home of the Hat 'n Boots, a landmark roadside attraction that was moved to the site.

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Frequently asked questions

Oxbow Park is at 6430 Corson Ave S, Seattle, WA 98108, in the Georgetown neighborhood of the Greater Duwamish district.

Oxbow Park is home to Hat 'n Boots, a landmark roadside attraction that was relocated to the park.

Yes. A community garden that also goes by the Oxbow Park name is located less than a tenth of a mile from the park address.

The Georgetown Steam Plant and Georgetown City Hall / Fire Station #27 are each about 0.3 mile away. Woodin House and the Rainier Cold Storage/Ice/Seattle Brewing/Malting Co. Building are about 0.4 mile away.

Oxbow Park is a Seattle Parks and Recreation park. Check the department's website for current hours and details.

The full guide

A designated Seattle landmark stands on the grounds of a small neighborhood park in Georgetown, and it makes for an unusual sight. That park is Oxbow Park, a public park at 6430 Corson Ave S in Seattle's Georgetown neighborhood, part of the Greater Duwamish district. It holds the Hat 'n Boots, a landmark roadside attraction that was relocated here, so it makes an easy first stop as you set out to explore Georgetown's historic buildings on foot.

Meet the Hat 'n Boots

The Hat 'n Boots is what draws most people to this park. This roadside attraction is a designated Seattle landmark, and it did not begin here: it was moved to the park and now stands right on the grounds.

Bring your camera. A landmark roadside attraction set inside a neighborhood park is a rare thing to come across, and it gives Georgetown one of its most recognizable stops for a photo.

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Stroll the Community Garden

Less than a tenth of a mile from the park address, you'll find a community garden that shares the Oxbow Park name. Come for the Hat 'n Boots, then wander over to the garden, which sits right alongside.

Walk to Nearby Landmarks

Several of Georgetown's designated landmarks sit close to Oxbow Park, so you can easily start or finish a short walking loop here. These are the straight-line distances from the park to each one:

  • Georgetown Steam Plant, about 0.3 mile
  • Georgetown City Hall / Fire Station #27, about 0.3 mile
  • Woodin House, about 0.4 mile
  • Rainier Cold Storage/Ice/Seattle Brewing/Malting Co. Building, about 0.4 mile

To fill out the rest of your day with more places to see, browse our guide to the Georgetown neighborhood.

Plan Your Visit

Oxbow Park is managed by Seattle Parks and Recreation. Before you head out, check the department's website for current hours, rules and any project updates.

Ready for more green space around the city? Explore our full list of Seattle parks.

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