Cowen Park Bridge, Seattle

Name: Cowen Park Bridge
Address: 5849 15th Ave NE, Seattle, 98107-3006, United States
Telephone: +1 206-684-4075

#337 among attractions in Seattle

Bridge, Park, Playground

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Facts and practical information

The Cowen Park Bridge is a reinforced concrete arch bridge in Seattle, Washington. The bridge has a length of 358 feet and carries 15th Avenue NE across a ravine in the Cowen Park. The bridges acts as a dividing line in the Ravenna-Cowen Park contiguous area, with the smaller area west of the bridge deemed Cowen Park and the larger area east of the bridge considered Ravenna Park. The bridge, which spans from NE 62nd Street to Cowen Place NE, connects the northern Roosevelt/Ravenna neighborhood with the beginning of the University District. The Cowen Park Bridge is one of two bridges that span the Ravenna Park ravine but is the only one open to vehicular traffic. ()

Opened: 1936 (88 years ago)Elevation: 217 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 47°40'16"N, 122°18'43"W

Address

5849 15th Ave NENortheast Seattle (University District)Seattle 98107-3006 United States

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+1 206-684-4075

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Day trips

Cowen Park Bridge – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: University Village, Burke Museum, Broken Obelisk, Henry Art Gallery.

0.8 miSE
Shopping, Shopping centre
University Village, Seattle
21 min walk • University Village, nestled in the bustling city of Seattle, United States, is a premier open-air shopping center renowned for its unique blend of locally-owned boutiques, signature national retailers, and a diverse array of restaurants and eateries.
0.7 miS
Museum with regional artifacts
Burke Museum, Seattle
19 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...
1 miS
Monuments and statues
Broken Obelisk, Seattle
27 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,...
1 miS
Museum, Art museum, Specialty museum
Henry Art Gallery, Seattle
27 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.
1.1 miS
Square
Red Square, Seattle
27 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.
~1480 ftE
Park
Ravenna Park, Seattle
8 min walk • Ravenna Park and Cowen Park comprise a single contiguous recreation and green space in the Ravenna neighborhood of Seattle, Washington in the United States.
~840 ftS
Nightlife, Cinema, Comedy club
Jet City Improv, Seattle
5 min walk • Jet City Improv is a Short Form Improvisation troupe that performs in the Seattle, Washington area. The troupe was founded in 1992 and is operated by Wing-It Productions.
0.7 miS
Square, Modernist architecture
UW Tower, Seattle
19 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.
0.7 miS
Theater, Concerts and shows, Music venue
Neptune Theatre, Seattle
18 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.
0.4 miS
Nightlife, Cinema
Grand Illusion Cinema, Seattle
12 min walk • The Grand Illusion Cinema is the longest running independent cinema in the city of Seattle, Washington, and has become a landmark of the film community.
~1260 ftE
Bridge
20th Avenue NE Bridge, Seattle
7 min walk • The 20th Avenue NE Bridge is a three-hinged, steel, lattice-arched bridge that spans a ravine in Seattle's Ravenna Park. It was designed by Frank M. Johnson under the direction of city engineer Arthur Dimock.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Cowen Park Bridge?

Nearby attractions include 20th Avenue NE Bridge, Seattle (7 min walk), Ravenna Park, Seattle (8 min walk), U-District Farmer's Market, Seattle (11 min walk), Blessed Sacrament Church, Seattle (12 min walk).

How to get to Cowen Park Bridge by public transport?

The nearest stations to Cowen Park Bridge:

Bus

15th Ave NE & NE Ravenna Blvd • Lines: 45, 73 (2 min walk)
University Way NE & NE 55th St • Lines: 45, 73 (5 min walk)

Light rail

Roosevelt • Lines: 1 (11 min walk)
U District • Lines: 1 (19 min walk)

Trolleybus

15th Ave NE & NE 42nd St • Lines: 43, 44, 49, 70 (22 min walk)