Interlaken Park: Seattle's Wooded Ravine in Montlake

Frequently asked questions

Interlaken Park is at 2451 Delmar Dr E, Seattle, WA 98102. It sits on the line between Capitol Hill to the south and Montlake to the north.

Interlaken Park covers 51.7 acres of heavily wooded hillside and ravine.

Interlaken Drive E runs through the park north to south, and E Interlaken Boulevard crosses it northwest to southeast. Part of E Interlaken Boulevard is now closed to traffic.

Louisa Boren Park lies directly south of Interlaken Park and was once part of it.

Yes. Volunteer Park is about 0.4 miles from Interlaken Park in a straight line.

Steep, heavily treed slopes drop into a shady ravine, giving you the feel of real woods right in the city. Interlaken Park is a 51.7-acre wooded hillside and ravine at 2451 Delmar Dr E in Seattle, tracing the line between Capitol Hill to the south and Montlake to the north. It ranks among the larger stretches of green in this part of town and forms a natural link between two close-knit neighborhoods.

Explore the Ravine Between Two Neighborhoods

The land itself tells the story here. Wooded slopes fall away into the ravine, and that dip in the terrain is exactly what separates Capitol Hill from Montlake. Seattle Parks and Recreation manages the park, which sits within the Capitol Hill district on the Montlake side of the hill.

With 51.7 acres to wander, you get enough ground to feel like you have stepped into a forest rather than onto a city lawn. Come for shade, slopes and tall trees, and leave the frisbee at home, since you will not find playfields or open grass here.

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Follow the Two Roads Through the Woods

Two streets wind through the park, and they shape how most people take it in.

Interlaken Drive E carries you through the park from north to south.
E Interlaken Boulevard cuts across on a diagonal, running northwest to southeast, and part of it is now closed to traffic.

Head for that car-free stretch of E Interlaken Boulevard when you want a quieter route under the trees, whether you are on foot or on a bike. Before you set out, check the Seattle Parks and Recreation page for the park to confirm current access details.

Pair It With Louisa Boren Park

Just to the south, about 0.2 miles away, Louisa Boren Park makes an easy second stop. The two share roots, since Louisa Boren Park was once part of Interlaken Park before it became a park of its own. Visit both in a single outing and you will get a fuller sense of the green corridor running along this side of Capitol Hill.

Stroll to Nearby Landmarks

Plenty of neighborhood landmarks and public spaces sit within a short walk. The distances below are straight-line measurements from the park.

Seattle Hebrew Academy/Forest Ridge Convent, 0.1 mi
Louisa Boren Park, 0.2 mi
Stevens School, 0.3 mi
Volunteer Park, 0.4 mi
Montlake School, 0.4 mi
Grand Army of the Republic Cemetery, 0.4 mi
Montlake Community Center, 0.4 mi
Montlake Branch library, 0.4 mi

Add Volunteer Park, less than half a mile off, to round out a walk through the ravine. If you are exploring the wider neighborhood, the Montlake Community Center and the Montlake Branch library are close at hand too.

Plan Your Visit

Set your map to 2451 Delmar Dr E, Seattle, WA 98102. Because the park is a wooded hillside, lace up sturdy shoes for the slopes. For current hours, rules and any closures, check the official Seattle Parks and Recreation page, and when you are ready to discover more green spaces around the city, browse our guide to all parks in Seattle.