Peace Park, Seattle

Name: Peace Park
Address: NE 40th St. & Eastlake Ave. E, Seattle, 98105, United States

#407 among attractions in Seattle

Park, Relax in park, Sculpture

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Facts and practical information

Peace Park is a park located in the University District of Seattle, Washington, at the corner of N.E. 40th Street and 9th Avenue N.E. at the northern end of the University Bridge. Its construction was conceived and led by Floyd Schmoe, winner of the 1988 Hiroshima Peace Prize, and dedicated on August 6, 1990. 45 years after the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, it is home to a full-size bronze statue of Sadako Sasaki sculpted by Daryl Smith. ()

Elevation: 79 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 47°39'21"N, 122°19'8"W

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NE 40th St. & Eastlake Ave. ENortheast Seattle (University District)Seattle 98105 United States

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Peace Park – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Burke Museum, Broken Obelisk, Henry Art Gallery, Fritz Hedges Waterway Park.

0.5 miNE
Museum with regional artifacts
Burke Museum, Seattle
13 min walk • The Burke Museum, nestled in the vibrant city of Seattle, United States, stands as a beacon of natural history and cultural heritage. This preeminent institution, located on the University of Washington campus, is a hub for enthusiasts eager to delve into the rich...
0.5 miE
Monuments and statues
Broken Obelisk, Seattle
12 min walk • In the heart of Seattle, Washington, stands the evocative sculpture known as the Broken Obelisk. This poignant work of art graces the grounds of the University of Washington, offering both a visual spectacle and a subject for contemplation to students, faculty,...
~1730 ftE
Museum, Art museum, Specialty museum
Henry Art Gallery, Seattle
9 min walk • The Henry Art Gallery, located in the vibrant city of Seattle, United States, is a beacon of contemporary art and culture. Founded in 1927, the museum serves as a dynamic center for the visual arts in the Pacific Northwest.
~1460 ftSE
Park
Fritz Hedges Waterway Park, Seattle
8 min walk • Fritz Hedges Waterway Park, also known as Portage Bay Park, is a 3.5-acre park on the north shore of Portage Bay in the neighborhood of University District of Seattle, Washington. The park includes a beach, pier, and a canoe and kayak launch.
0.6 miE
Concerts and shows, Theater, Park
Sylvan Grove Theater and Columns, Seattle
17 min walk • The Sylvan Grove Theater and Columns, also known as the Sylvan Grove Theater or simply the Sylvan Theater, is a sylvan theater located on the University of Washington campus in Seattle, Washington.
0.4 miE
Square
Red Square, Seattle
11 min walk • Red Square, officially Central Plaza, is a large open square on the Seattle campus of the University of Washington that serves as a hub for two of the University's major axes, connecting the campus's northern Liberal Arts Quadrangle with the science and engineering buildings found on the lower campus.
~980 ftS
Bridge
University Bridge, Seattle
5 min walk • The University Bridge is a double-leaf bascule bridge in Seattle, Washington that carries Eastlake Avenue traffic over Portage Bay between Eastlake to the south and the University District to the north.
0.4 miNE
Square, Modernist architecture
UW Tower, Seattle
10 min walk • The UW Tower is a high-rise office building complex located in the University District of Seattle, Washington, United States. It was completed in 1975 and serves as the head offices of the University of Washington. The 22-story tower was designed by NBBJ.
~960 ftSW
Park
North Passage Point Park, Seattle
5 min walk • North Passage Point Park is a 0.8 acre park located in the Northlake neighborhood of Seattle, Washington, directly underneath the Ship Canal Bridge on the north side of the Lake Union/Portage Bay shoreline. It was dedicated in 1977.
0.4 miNE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Music venue
Neptune Theatre, Seattle
12 min walk • The Neptune Theatre, formerly known as U-Neptune Theatre, is a performing arts venue in the University District neighborhood of Seattle, Washington, United States.
~1470 ftSW
Park
South Passage Point Park, Seattle
8 min walk • South Passage Point Park is a 0.9-acre park located in the Eastlake neighborhood of Seattle, Washington, USA, directly underneath the Ship Canal Bridge on the south side of the Lake Union/Portage Bay shoreline. It was dedicated in 1977.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Peace Park?

Nearby attractions include Ship Canal Bridge, Seattle (4 min walk), North Passage Point Park, Seattle (5 min walk), University Bridge, Seattle (5 min walk), Playhouse Theatre, Seattle (7 min walk).

How to get to Peace Park by public transport?

The nearest stations to Peace Park:

Bus

NE 42nd St & 8th Ave NE • Lines: 31, 32 (4 min walk)
7th Ave NE & NE 42nd St • Lines: 64 (5 min walk)

Trolleybus

15th Ave NE & NE 42nd St • Lines: 43, 44, 49, 70 (10 min walk)

Light rail

U District • Lines: 1 (11 min walk)
University of Washington • Lines: 1 (21 min walk)