Carkeek Park

Category: Park in Seattle, Washington

Address: 950 NW Carkeek Park Rd, Seattle, WA 98177, USA

Phone: +12063864236

Opening hours

Sunday: 6AM–10PM

Monday: 6AM–10PM

Tuesday: 6AM–10PM

Wednesday: 6AM–10PM

Thursday: 6AM–10PM

Friday: 6AM–10PM

Saturday: 6AM–10PM

Reviews

Vicki Ohge

Apr 19, 2022

I only say I dislike this because I think it's really not fair that they would take such a small beach and give half of it to the dogs. The dog park is a really close to being the same size as the people park and I think that's ridiculous. They should make a place of their own not take up what little beach we have there. That's why I don't like it. Beautiful views but it's ridiculous. Unless you like to go to the beach and listen everybody dogs bark at each other

Abigail Suhavni

Feb 26, 2022

This place has it all.. the park, picnic areas, trails and guess what.. even a gorgeous beach! You can park at the bottom of the hill and walk up or even drive up to the top. Dog friendly, but you can't take them to the beach since there's a chance you'll spot some marine life :) We've done guided sea walks here during low tide and have touched a star fish and crabs. You can also book the shelter for a gathering.

Michael Shahen

Feb 25, 2022

First park I ever visited in Seattle and one of my absolute favorites. Suburbs and businesses immediately transform into lush green paths and hilly trails. The all lead to a beautiful open field with lot of picnic seating and a big park and playground for all kinds of activities. There's beach access right down from the park offering incredible views of the Olympics and of the gorgeous Puget Sound coastline. Even the train that runs down the coast is more feature than annoyance, you can watch it curving along the coast from afar and see it slip behind the hills down the other side of the beach. One of my favorite places in the city. Great outdoor getaway with easy access and activities for anyone and everyone.

David Criss

Nov 16, 2021

It's a nice park, lots of trails, okay playground, could use some bathroom maintenance, and excellent view and access to the Sound. Overall, a pretty nice park. However, the main attraction was the salmon run that was experiencing a phenomenal amount of salmon moving up stream and there wasn't much information regarding it. We did see a group of volunteers setting up a tent as we were leaving, perhaps that was the info. But during the height of the run, more permanent signage would be appreciated.

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Questions & Answers

Was the park donated by my ancestors ?

Brian Carkeek | Aug 10, 2022
Evan | Aug 11, 2022

The chosen one has returned!

Is the park accessible by wheelchair?

Petur Gudmundsson | Aug 10, 2022
Margarita Dieguez Labrada | Aug 11, 2022

To the parking area, lookout, park benches and others if you can ,,; but to the beach area no.

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How long is the Clay Pit Trail when you start from the end of Mary Avenue?

Jan Wilkins | Aug 10, 2022
yenchian lim | Aug 11, 2022

It's 0.2 miles to the parking lot where you can access other trails.

Is the road open?

Chris P | Aug 10, 2022
Jennifer Bailey | Aug 11, 2022

It was last week👍

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Does anyone know when the park road will be reopened?

Chris P | Aug 10, 2022
Charles Williams | Aug 11, 2022

That's a REALLY good question. Walking in from the road is quite a trek and seems altogether unnecessary... How does COVID have anything to do with OUTDOOR parks allowing you to park inside the gate? That's the real question...

Are the gates to the parking lots still closed?

T H | Aug 10, 2022
Sarah LeeAnn | Aug 11, 2022

Yes. The parking lots are still closed. However the entrance behind QFC has a small lot that isn't closed.

Are the parking lots still closed?

Tina Kurfurst | Aug 10, 2022
Alejandro Muñoz | Aug 11, 2022

Yes and depending of where you park is like 15 minutes walk. There is plenty of people coming and going all day long so road is never alone

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Can you fish here?

Pam Jackson | Aug 10, 2022
Steve Kennedy-Williams | Aug 11, 2022

No pier, I don't see folks fishing.

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Is this place dog friendly? Not off leash...

Lyn Nelson | Aug 10, 2022
Eric Mickelsen | Aug 11, 2022

Very dog friendly. As in all Seattle parks, you should keep your dog on a leash, and they are not permitted on the beach or in the woods/creek off the trails. That said, I have seen people with dogs breaking all of those rules, so you should expect a loose dog may run up to you anywhere. I don't believe there is any off-leash area. For that I would recommend Golden Gardens.

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What's the walking distance from the parking to the beach?

Eugene Fridman | Aug 10, 2022
Michelle Antioquia | Aug 11, 2022

About 200ft feet give or take but half of that is steps down to the beach.

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Do they allow dogs on leash?

Gilberto Toscano | Aug 10, 2022
Dirtyhippy | Aug 11, 2022

Yes

Nude beaches or walking trails?

Curtis Moss | Aug 10, 2022
Seth Phillips | Aug 11, 2022

Walking trails. No nude beaches

Can alcohol be consumed at an adult celebration?

Geri Day | Aug 10, 2022
Simone Menier | Aug 11, 2022

Not legally.... Not in Seattle parks, period.

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Are there accommodation like hotels

Elizabeth Laine | Aug 10, 2022
claire kennedy | Aug 11, 2022

Not in park

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New to the area: Is there an offleash dog park near Carkeek, besides Woodland Park?

Lindsay Dawson | Aug 10, 2022
Joshua Lang | Aug 11, 2022

There's an off leash park near Golden Gardens which is south of Carkeek.

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Are there outlets anywhere in the park?

Kenna Reed | Aug 10, 2022
Jessica haley | Aug 11, 2022

No don't think so

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