Fairview Park: Lake Union Shoreline Park in Eastlake

Frequently asked questions

Fairview Park is at 2900 Fairview Ave E in the Eastlake neighborhood, on the eastern shoreline of Lake Union. It sits between E. Hamlin Street and E. Allison Street.

Fairview Park covers 0.8 acres, making it a small neighborhood park.

Yes. Fairview Park includes a boat launch onto Lake Union. The Sunnyside Ave N Boat Ramp is also about 0.3 miles away.

Yes, Fairview Park includes a P-Patch community garden. For plot and current details, check the Seattle Parks and Recreation website.

Garden beds and a boat launch share one small lakefront lot at Fairview Park, a 0.8-acre city park on the eastern shoreline of Lake Union. You will find it at 2900 Fairview Ave E in Seattle's Eastlake neighborhood, where its P-Patch community garden and launch make it an easy stop for gardeners, paddlers and anyone looking for a quiet spot by the water.

Your Spot on the Lake Union Waterfront

Look for the park along Fairview Avenue E, tucked between E. Hamlin Street and E. Allison Street. At under an acre, this is a neighborhood-scale park, so plan on a short, easy visit rather than a full day out. What makes it worth knowing is its place right on the lake, in a part of the city where public access to the shoreline is a real find.

The park belongs to Eastlake, a lakeside neighborhood in the Cascade district, and Seattle Parks and Recreation looks after it.

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Garden Plots and a Way Onto the Water

Browse the P-Patch, a community garden that is part of the city's network of shared growing spaces. The Eastlake community garden is listed less than a tenth of a mile away, right beside the park, so green thumbs have plenty to take in.

Bring a small craft and use the boat launch to head out onto Lake Union from the east shore. If you are weighing your options, the Sunnyside Ave N Boat Ramp offers another launch point about 0.3 miles away.

Eastlake Landmarks a Short Stroll Away

Several designated landmarks stand within a short walk of the park, so it is easy to stretch your visit into a leisurely neighborhood ramble:

L'Amourita Apt Bldg, under 0.1 miles
Fisher-Howell House, under 0.1 miles
Nelson/Steinbrueck House, 0.2 miles
Harvard Mansion, 0.3 miles
Seward School, 0.3 miles

Traveling with kids who want play equipment? Head to Rogers Playground, roughly 0.3 miles from the park.

Before You Go

Check the official Seattle Parks and Recreation website for current hours, boat launch rules and P-Patch details before you set out. Ready for more green space around the city? Browse the guide to all parks in Seattle and plan your next stop.