Discovery Park
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Discovery Park is a 534 acre natural area park operated by the City of Seattle, Department of Parks and Recreation. It is the largest city park in Seattle, and occupies most of the former Fort Lawton site.
The site is one of breathtaking majesty. Situated on Magnolia Bluff overlooking Puget Sound, Discovery Park offers spectacular views of both the Cascade and the Olympic mountain ranges. The secluded site includes two miles protected tidal beaches as well as open meadow lands, dramatic sea cliffs, forest groves, active sand dunes, thickets, and streams.
The role of Discovery Park is to provide an open space of quiet and tranquillity away from the stress and activity of the city, a sanctuary for wildlife, as well as an outdoor classroom for people to learn about the natural world. Maintained in its semi-natural condition, the park will continue to offer a biologically rich and diverse natural area for urban dwellers and an unmatched opportunity for environmental education. Discovery Park is also home to the Daybreak Star Indian Cultural Center.
Discovery Park Website
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