Viretta Park, Seattle

Name: Viretta Park
Address: 151 Lake Washington Blvd E, Seattle, 98112-5033, United States
Telephone: +1 206-684-4075

#154 among attractions in Seattle

Park, Relax in park

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Facts and practical information

Viretta Park is a 1.8-acre park in the Denny-Blaine neighborhood of Seattle, Washington, located at the foot of E. John Street at 39th Avenue E. and stretching down to Lake Washington Boulevard. It was named by Charles L. Denny after his wife, Viretta Chambers Denny. It is located to the south of the former home of Kurt Cobain, where he was found dead. Nirvana fans gather at the park on the anniversary of Cobain's death, and to a lesser extent on his birthday, to pay tribute to him. ()

Elevation: 95 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 47°37'7"N, 122°16'55"W

Address

151 Lake Washington Blvd ECentral Seattle (Denny Blaine)Seattle 98112-5033 United States

Contact

+1 206-684-4075

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Day trips

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

Nearby attractions include: Seattle Japanese Garden, Leschi Park, Madison Park, Madison Park.

1 miNW
Park, Garden
Seattle Japanese Garden, Seattle
27 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Seattle lies a tranquil oasis known as the Seattle Japanese Garden. This meticulously landscaped park is a testament to the art of traditional Japanese gardening, offering city dwellers and tourists alike a peaceful retreat from the bustle of...
1.3 miS
Park
Leschi Park, Seattle
32 min walk • Leschi Park is an 18.5 acres park in the Leschi neighborhood of Seattle, Washington, named after Chief Leschi of the Nisqually tribe.
1.2 miN
Park, Beach
Madison Park, Seattle
31 min walk • Madison Park is a neighborhood in east central Seattle, Washington, USA, named after the city park at the foot of E. Madison Street on the Lake Washington shore.
1.2 miN
Park, Beach, Outdoor activities
Madison Park, Seattle
30 min walk • Madison Park is an 8.3 acre park in the Madison Park neighborhood of Seattle, Washington, located between the western shore of Lake Washington on the east, 42nd Avenue E. on the west, E. Madison Street on the north, and E.
0.6 miS
Park, Beach
Madrona Park, Seattle
17 min walk • Madrona Park is an 31.2 acres park located in the Madrona neighborhood of Seattle, Washington, bisected by Lake Washington Boulevard.
~1410 ftNW
Park, View point
Lakeview Park, Seattle
7 min walk • Lakeview Park is an 4.5 acres park in the Denny-Blaine neighborhood of Seattle, Washington, designed as part of the Olmsted Brothers park system in Seattle.
0.8 miSW
Park
Madrona, Seattle
20 min walk • Madrona is a mostly residential neighborhood in east Seattle, Washington. It is bounded on the east by Lake Washington; on the south by E. Cherry Street, beyond which is Leschi; on the west by Martin Luther King Jr. Way, beyond which is the Central District; and on the north by E. Howell Street, beyond which is Denny-Blaine.
0.4 miSW
Park
Alvin Larkins Park, Seattle
12 min walk • Alvin Larkins Park is a park in the Madrona neighborhood of Seattle, Washington, located on the north side of E. Pike Street between 34th and 35th Avenues. The land was purchased by the city in 1973 and made into a park in 1975.
~710 ftNE
Park
Denny-Blaine Park, Seattle
4 min walk • Denny-Blaine Park is a 2 acres park in the Denny-Blaine neighborhood of Seattle, Washington. It is located on Lake Washington along and at the end of E. Denny-Blaine Place. The land for the park was donated to the City of Seattle by Charles L. Denny and Elbert F.
1.7 miNW
Park, Trail
Interlaken Park, Seattle
43 min walk • Interlaken Park is a 51.7 acres park in Seattle, Washington. A heavily wooded hillside and ravine, it forms the division between Capitol Hill to the south and Montlake to the north. Interlaken Drive E. runs through the park north to south, and E.
~570 ftNE
Park, Beach
Denny-Blaine, Seattle
3 min walk • Denny-Blaine is a neighborhood in east central Seattle, Washington. It is bounded on the east by Lake Washington; on the south by E. Howell Street, beyond which is Madrona; on the west by 32nd Avenue, beyond which is Madison Valley; and on the north by Lake Washington Boulevard E. Hillside Drive E. and E.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Viretta Park?

Nearby attractions include Denny-Blaine, Seattle (3 min walk), Denny-Blaine Park, Seattle (4 min walk), Lakeview Park, Seattle (7 min walk), Alvin Larkins Park, Seattle (12 min walk).

How to get to Viretta Park by public transport?

The nearest stations to Viretta Park:

Bus

Martin L King Jr Way E & E John St • Lines: 8 (17 min walk)
E Madison St & Lake Washington Blvd • Lines: 11 (18 min walk)