Parsons Gardens Park (also called Parsons Memorial Garden[2]) is a 0.4-acre (0.16 ha) city park in the Queen Anne neighborhood of Seattle, Washington. It was called by Fodor's a "a prim urban oasis",[3] and by another guide a "secret garden for non-tourists".[4] The park sits at one end of West Highland Drive, across the street from Betty Bowen Viewpoint and not far from better-known Kerry Park.[5][6][7]
Parsons Gardens Park | |
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Type | Urban Park |
Location | Seattle, Washington |
Coordinates | 47°37′47″N 122°21′58″W / 47.62972°N 122.36611°W |
Area | 0.4 acres (0.16 ha) |
Established | 1905 |
Operated by | Seattle Parks and Recreation |
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According to the city Parks Department and city guides by Lonely Planet and others, the location is popular for summer weddings.[8][9]
The park is a designated City of Seattle landmark.[2][10]
The location was previously the private garden of the home of Reginald and Maude Parsons since 1905. In 1956 their children donated the property to the city.[11]