Haller Lake P-Patch: A Community Garden in North Seattle

Frequently asked questions

The Haller Lake P-Patch is at 13045 1st Ave NE in Seattle, near N 130th St and 1st Ave NE. It is in the Haller Lake neighborhood, part of the Northgate district.

According to City of Seattle data, the garden has 52 plots on about 12,500 square feet.

The garden was established in 1998 as part of the City of Seattle P-Patch community gardening program.

Northacres Park is about 0.2 miles away, and Jackson Park Golf Course and Licorice Fern Natural Area on Thornton Creek are each about 0.6 miles away.

A 52-Plot Garden in Haller Lake

You will find the garden in the Haller Lake neighborhood, which sits within the larger Northgate district. According to City of Seattle GIS data from the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods, the site covers roughly 12,500 square feet, divided into 52 garden plots.

Those numbers give it a modest, neighborhood scale that feels easy to take in on a short stop. The garden has been part of the city's P-Patch community gardening program ever since it was established in 1998.

Finding Your Way to N 130th St and 1st Ave NE

Head to 13045 1st Ave NE, where the nearest cross streets are N 130th St and 1st Ave NE. This guide does not cover plot availability, garden rules or how to join, so check the Haller Lake page on the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods P-Patch website before you set out.

Parks and Green Spaces Nearby

Round out your outing with one of the several parks and landmarks within about a mile of the Haller Lake P-Patch, measured in a straight line:

Northacres Park, including its dog park, 0.2 miles
Ingraham High School, a city landmark, 0.4 miles
Jackson Park P-Patch, another community garden, 0.5 miles
Jackson Park Golf Course, 0.6 miles
Licorice Fern Natural Area on Thornton Creek, 0.6 miles
Pinehurst Playground, 0.9 miles
Bitter Lake Playfield, 0.9 miles

Northacres Park is the closest of the bunch, so it pairs naturally with a stop at the garden. Curious how other plots around town compare? Browse our list of all community gardens in Seattle and plan your next garden visit.