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Crown Hill

Bordered by Greenwood, Loyal Heights and Broadview, Crown Hill is a quieter residential pocket of northwest Seattle. Find out where it sits, how it joined the city, and which green spaces to add to your visit.

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Frequently asked questions

Crown Hill is in northwest Seattle, between NW 85th Street and NW 105th Street and between 8th Avenue NW and 15th Avenue NW. Greenwood is to the east, and Loyal Heights and Whittier Heights are to the south.

Seattle annexed the area from unincorporated King County on January 4, 1954.

Yes. Crown Hill Cemetery is located within the Crown Hill neighborhood in northwest Seattle.

Crown Hill Park, a Seattle Parks and Recreation site at 9089 Holman Rd NW, is in the neighborhood, and Crown Hill Glen is nearby. Several other small parks and playfields lie within about a mile.

About Crown Hill

Just past the busier commercial districts of Ballard and Greenwood, a quieter residential pocket fills out the city's northwest corner. Crown Hill, Seattle, runs from NW 85th Street north to NW 105th Street, between 8th Avenue NW and 15th Avenue NW, just north of Loyal Heights and Whittier Heights, with Greenwood to the east. It joined the city in 1954, and it is home to Crown Hill Cemetery and Crown Hill Park.

Finding Your Way Around Crown Hill

Pull up a map and you will see how neatly the edges line up. NW 85th Street forms the southern border, and beyond it lie Loyal Heights and Whittier Heights, with Ballard farther on.

Head east and 8th Avenue NW marks where Crown Hill hands off to Greenwood. On the west side, 15th Avenue NW draws the line, with Loyal Heights, Sunset Hill and Golden Gardens Park stretching out past it. Up north, NW 105th Street caps the neighborhood, and from there Broadview, Carkeek Park and Blue Ridge take over.

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Why the location works for you

That spot puts you within reach of two of the city's best-known waterfront parks, Golden Gardens and Carkeek. With the busier commercial districts of Ballard and Greenwood right next door, Crown Hill makes a quieter base that keeps plenty close at hand.

One of Seattle's Newer Neighborhoods

Crown Hill was once part of a stretch of unincorporated King County, and Seattle annexed it on January 4, 1954. As you explore, you are walking through one of the newer parts of the city, a neighborhood that joined Seattle well after the older districts to the south.

Crown Hill Cemetery

The neighborhood takes its name alongside Crown Hill Cemetery, which lies within its borders. If you are searching for the cemetery itself, you will find it right here in northwest Seattle rather than in another city with a similar name. Reach out to the cemetery directly for visiting details before you go.

Parks and Green Spaces

Crown Hill Park

Start at Crown Hill Park, run by Seattle Parks and Recreation at 9089 Holman Rd NW. Several other small parks and playfields sit within about a mile, so you can easily string a few short stops together into one outing.

Crown Hill Glen

Crown Hill Glen is another green space in the area, listed in City of Seattle records. Check with Seattle Parks and Recreation for current amenities and access before you head over.

Planning Your Visit

Fold Crown Hill into a day spent in Ballard, Greenwood or out at Golden Gardens, where it slots in naturally. Park hours, facilities and closures can change, so confirm the details with the official Crown Hill Park guide and Seattle Parks and Recreation before setting out.

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