When is Union Bay Viewpoint open?
Every day, 6 AM–10 PM.
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Union Bay Viewpoint
- 4.45 reviews
- Free
- Open now · till 10 pm
Union Bay Viewpoint is a peaceful, open waterfront spot offering sweeping lake and skyline views and frequent wildlife sightings. Expect easy walking trails, birdwatching opportunities, and a relaxed atmosphere perfect for quiet reflection or casual outings with friends and pets.
Quick answers
Union Bay Viewpoint in short
When is the best time to visit Union Bay Viewpoint?
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 Union Bay Viewpoint indoors or outdoors?
Outdoors: best on a dry day.
Where is Union Bay Viewpoint?
2158 E Shelby St,Seattle, WA 98112.
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 Union Bay Viewpoint
- 2 Marsh Island · 5 min
- 3 Foster Point Trail · 14 min
- 4 Washington Park Arboretum · 20 min
- 5 Fritz Hedges Waterway Park · 21 min
Good to know
- Outdoors
- Free to visit
- Good for solo
- Good for small groups
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.4from 5 reviews
Known for
- Photography
- Nature walks
- Sunset views
- Scenic views
- Wildlife viewing
- Walking trails
The feel
- Quiet
- Spacious
- Tourists
- University students
- Pet owners
Around Montlake
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
Good nowMarsh IslandPark · 5 min walk
Foster Point TrailPark · 14 min walk
Washington Park ArboretumGarden · 20 min walk
Good nowFritz Hedges Waterway ParkPark · 21 min walk
On nearby
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Leave with a jacket.
JacketThe whole time