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Lake Union from the north shore near the Sunnyside Avenue N boat ramp, Seattle

Sunnyside Ave N Boat Ramp

Find Sunnyside Ave N Boat Ramp, a small Seattle Parks and Recreation site on N Northlake Way in Wallingford, and pair it with nearby Gas Works Park, Waterway 19 and the Wallingford Steps.

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Frequently asked questions

Sunnyside Ave N Boat Ramp is at 2301 N Northlake Way, Seattle, WA 98103, in the Wallingford neighborhood of Seattle's North Central district.

The site is listed as a park by Seattle Parks and Recreation. Check with the agency for current hours and rules.

Gas Works Park is about 0.4 miles away in a straight line, so the two are easy to combine in one outing.

Waterway 19, Fairview Park and the Wallingford Steps are each about 0.3 miles away, and South Passage Point Park is about 0.4 miles away.

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Several small public spaces sit close together along N Northlake Way in Wallingford, which makes this corner of the city easy to fold into a longer outing. The Sunnyside Ave N Boat Ramp, a public park site run by Seattle Parks and Recreation at 2301 N Northlake Way, is one to know, since it lies within half a mile of several other small parks, including Gas Works Park.

Getting to the Boat Ramp on N Northlake Way

Set your map to 2301 N Northlake Way, Seattle, WA 98103, and you will land in Wallingford, part of Seattle's North Central district. The site appears among the properties of Seattle Parks and Recreation, and that agency is your best source for current rules and conditions before you set out.

Nearby Parks and Landmarks Within Half a Mile

Step away from the ramp and you will find a cluster of public spaces close at hand. The distances below are straight-line measurements, so expect your walking route to run a little longer.

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About 0.3 miles away

  • Waterway 19, a small park
  • Eastlake, a community garden
  • Fairview Park
  • Wallingford Steps, a park

About 0.4 miles away

  • Gas Works Park, which is both a park and a designated landmark
  • L'Amourita Apt Bldg, a landmark
  • South Passage Point Park

Pair your stop with Gas Works Park, the best-known name on this list, whose landmark status makes it a natural companion to the boat ramp. If you only have a few minutes to spare, head instead to the Wallingford Steps or Waterway 19, both even closer.

Plan Your Visit

Sunnyside Ave N Boat Ramp is a modest site, so check with Seattle Parks and Recreation for current hours, access details and any posted rules. When you are ready to explore more green spaces around the city, browse the full list of Seattle parks.