Highland Park Seattle: A Guide to This Delridge Neighborhood

Places to go in Highland Park

Frequently asked questions

Highland Park is in Seattle's Delridge area, which is generally associated with West Seattle and often considered part of it.

The neighborhood is roughly east of 16th Avenue SW, south of SW Holden Street and north of SW Roxbury Street. White Center lies directly to the south.

Yes. Westcrest Park, a city park at 9000 8th Ave SW beside the West Seattle Reservoir, has an off-leash dog area. Check with Seattle Parks and Recreation for current rules.

It is traditionally a working-class neighborhood, tied to nearby Boeing Field and the Industrial District, and today it has wide ethnic and demographic diversity.

About Highland Park

A forested hillside above the Duwamish River and a city park beside the West Seattle Reservoir set the scene in this residential corner of the Delridge area, which most people simply count as part of greater West Seattle. Highland Park in Seattle has long been a working-class neighborhood with a diverse population, and for visitors the big draw is Westcrest Park, home to a popular off-leash dog area.

Finding Highland Park in West Seattle

You will find the neighborhood east of 16th Avenue SW, framed by SW Holden Street to the north and SW Roxbury Street to the south. Riverview sits just to the north, while White Center, an unincorporated community, borders Highland Park directly to the south.

The City of Seattle folds Highland Park together with neighbors such as Westwood, Roxhill, High Point and Riverview under the loose Delridge name. Ask a local, though, and you will often hear the whole area called West Seattle.

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Boeing Hill and Highland Park Way

Drive or ride up Highland Park Way and you will climb a steep, forested slope known as Boeing Hill. This large greenbelt stretches along the west bank of the Duwamish River, linking the neighborhood above to the industrial lowlands below.

A Working-Class Neighborhood With Deep Roots

Highland Park grew up as a home for working families, shaped by its closeness to Boeing Field and other employers in the Industrial District. Today, much like White Center next door, it brings together people of wide ethnic and demographic backgrounds.

Neighbors stay closely involved through long-running groups such as the Highland Park Improvement Club and the Highland Park Action Committee, which help keep the community connected.

Westcrest Park and More Green Space

Head to Westcrest Park at 9000 8th Ave SW for the neighborhood's main outdoor escape. Run by the city, the park sits right next to the West Seattle Reservoir. Browse our full guide to Westcrest Park to learn more about the grounds before you go.

Bringing Your Dog

Pack the leash and the treats, because the park's off-leash area makes it a regular stop for dog owners from all over West Seattle. Our Westcrest Park dog park guide walks you through what to expect. Rules and hours can change, so check with Seattle Parks and Recreation for the latest details.

Playgrounds and Gardens Nearby

Spend a little longer exploring and you will find several more parks, two playgrounds and a community garden within about a mile of Westcrest. Families with young kids can stop by Highland Park Playground, one of the local favorites for little ones.

Planning Your Visit

Highland Park is a quiet, lived-in neighborhood rather than a shopping or nightlife district, so plan your time around the outdoors. Come for a park stroll or a morning out with your dog, then carry on to explore nearby corners of West Seattle. Confirm park details with the city before you set out.

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