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Marsh Island, Montlake
47° · Overcast nowBest time: Tomorrow 12 pm
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ParkMontlake

Marsh Island

  • 4.547 reviews
  • Free
  • Open now · till 10 pm

Marsh Island is a peaceful waterfront park and arboretum offering winding trails, tidal marsh habitats, and quiet viewing spots. Expect scenic boardwalks, abundant birdlife, and planted gardens — ideal for calming nature walks, photography, and short escapes from the city.

Quick answers

Marsh Island in short

When is Marsh Island open?

Every day, 6 AM–10 PM.

When is the best time to visit Marsh Island?

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 Marsh Island indoors or outdoors?

Outdoors: best on a dry day.

Where is Marsh Island?

Arboretum Waterfront Trail,Seattle, WA 98112.

Right now · 11:15 am

Why it fits right now

A great call right now.

Nearly as good as its best, tomorrow 12 pm.

In its favour

  • Open till 10 pm
  • Best in the morning
  • Outdoors

Worth knowing

  • Feels 45° out there

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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. 1 Marsh Island
  2. 2 Foster Point Trail · 9 min
  3. 3 West Montlake Park · 16 min
  4. 4 Washington Park Arboretum · 18 min
  5. 5 Union Bay Natural Area · 18 min
Arboretum Waterfront Trail, Seattle, WA 98112(opens the map)DirectionsTo Montlake

Good to know

  • Outdoors
  • Free to visit
  • Good with kids
  • Good for solo
  • Good for small groups

From visitors and the venue

What it's like

4.5from 47 reviews

Known for

  • Nature walks
  • Photography
  • Sunset views
  • Waterfront
  • Walking trails
  • Wildlife viewing

The feel

  • Quiet
  • Spacious
  • Family friendly
  • Tourists
  • Pet owners

Around Montlake

Nearby

Within about a 15-minute walk.

On nearby

For the next three hours

What to wear to go there now

Leave with a jacket.

Your full outfit
  • JacketThe whole time