When is Schmitz Preserve Park open?
Every day, 6 AM–10 PM.
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Schmitz Preserve Park
- 4.7463 reviews
- Free
- Open now · till 10 pm
A quiet, mossy old-growth forest tucked into West Seattle offering miles of winding trails and dense canopy. Visit for peaceful nature walks, wildlife viewing and a leafy escape from the city — expect shaded paths, viewpoints, and occasional stream crossings. Perfect for photography, solitude, and gentle exploration with well-maintained trails and interpretive signs.
Quick answers
Schmitz Preserve Park in short
When is the best time to visit Schmitz Preserve Park?
It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
Is Schmitz Preserve Park indoors or outdoors?
Outdoors: best on a dry day.
Where is Schmitz Preserve Park?
5551 SW Admiral Wy,Seattle, WA 98116.
Right now · 12:45 pm
Why it fits right now
A great call right now.
Nearly as good as its best, tomorrow 1 pm.
In its favour
- Sun's out
- Open till 10 pm
- Outdoors
Worth knowing
- Feels 45° out there
49°
Mostly clear
- Feels
- 45°
- Rain
- 0%
- Wind
- 4mph
- 1pm
49° - 2pm49°
- 3pm49°
The next five days
Best time to go
Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.
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Before you go
Plan your visit
Hours
Open now · till 10 pm- monday
- 6 AM–10 PM
- tuesday
- 6 AM–10 PM
- wednesday
- 6 AM–10 PM
- thursday
- 6 AM–10 PM
- friday
- 6 AM–10 PM
- saturday
- 6 AM–10 PM
- sundayToday
- 6 AM–10 PM
Where and how
- 1 Schmitz Preserve Park
- 2 Schmitz Park Trail · 5 min
- 3 Alki Beach Park · 14 min
- 4 Statue of Liberty Plaza · 15 min
- 5 Charles Richey Sr Viewpoint · 21 min
Good to know
- Outdoors
- Free to visit
- Good with kids
- Good for solo
- Good for couples
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.7from 463 reviews
Known for
- Nature walks
- Photography
- Relaxation
- Walking trails
- Wildlife viewing
- Gardens
The feel
- Quiet
- Historic
- Spacious
- Family friendly
- Tourists
- Solo friendly
Around Alki
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Leave with a jacket.
JacketThe whole time