Ballard Commons Park: A Guide to Ballard's Public Park

Frequently asked questions

Ballard Commons Park is at 5701 22nd Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98107, in the Ballard neighborhood. The Ballard Branch library is less than a tenth of a mile away.

Yes. The park reopened in March 2023. Check Seattle Parks and Recreation for current hours and details.

A large encampment in the park was cleared in December 2021, and the park remained closed until it reopened in March 2023.

Nearby spots include the Ballard Branch library, the Ballard Carnegie Library, Bergen Place, Marvin's Garden, Old Fire Station #18 and the Ballard Farmers Market, all within about 0.3 mile.

Back Open Since 2023

The park returned after a difficult stretch. A large encampment on the grounds was cleared in December 2021, and the park stayed closed until it reopened to the public in March 2023.

Today you will find it listed among the city's public parks by Seattle Parks and Recreation. Before you head over, check the Seattle Parks and Recreation page for the park to confirm current hours, rules and any facility details.

The Library Next Door and Landmarks Nearby

Step from the park to the Ballard Branch library, less than a tenth of a mile away, and treat the two as a single stop. Within a few blocks, you can also reach several of Ballard's landmarks and a handful of its smaller green spaces.

Ballard Carnegie Library (landmark), about 0.1 mile away
Bergen Place (park), about 0.2 mile away
Marvin's Garden (park), about 0.2 mile away
Old Fire Station #18 (landmark), about 0.2 mile away
Ballard Farmers Market, about 0.2 mile away
Louisa Building (landmark), about 0.3 mile away
New Age Christian Church (landmark), about 0.3 mile away

These are straight-line distances, so expect your actual walking route to run a little longer.

Plan a Ballard Walk from the Commons

With so much clustered close by, the Commons makes a handy place to start your walk or pause along the way. Try a short loop past the old Carnegie library building and the former fire station, then stroll over to the two small parks at Bergen Place and Marvin's Garden. The Ballard Farmers Market is an easy walk away too, so check its schedule on the market's official site before you plan around it.

For more places to eat, shop and explore, dip into our Ballard neighborhood guide. To compare green spaces across the city, browse our full list of parks in Seattle.