Mt. Baker Park: Seattle Park Guide and Nearby Landmarks

Frequently asked questions

Mt. Baker Park is at 2521 Lake Park Dr S, Seattle, WA 98144. It is in the Mount Baker neighborhood, part of the Rainier Valley district.

Mt. Baker Park appears in Seattle Parks and Recreation's records, published through the city's open data portal.

Mt. Claire Park is less than 0.1 mile away, and College Street Park and Colman Park are each about 0.3 mile away. Hillside Garden, a community garden, is about 0.4 mile away.

Yes. The Mount Baker Community Club Clubhouse and the Kraus/Andersson House are about 0.2 mile away, the Charles P Dose House is about 0.3 mile away, and Franklin High School is about 0.4 mile away.

Small parks, a community garden and designated landmarks gather within an easy walk of one another in this residential corner southeast of downtown. At the heart of the cluster is Mt. Baker Park, a public park at 2521 Lake Park Dr S in Seattle's Mount Baker neighborhood, part of the Rainier Valley district. Seattle Parks and Recreation lists it in the city's park records, and it makes a natural home base for exploring the area on foot.

Getting to Mt. Baker Park

Set your map for 2521 Lake Park Dr S, Seattle, WA 98144. You will find the park in the Mount Baker neighborhood of Rainier Valley, a residential area southeast of downtown that lends itself to an unhurried stroll.

The city's park data available here does not list amenities, hours or facilities for this park. If your plans depend on a particular feature, check the current details with Seattle Parks and Recreation before you head out.

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Nearby Parks to Add to Your Outing

Use Mt. Baker Park as your starting point and string several green spaces together in a single outing. Here is how far each one sits in a straight line from the park:

Mt. Claire Park, under 0.1 mile away
College Street Park, about 0.3 mile
Colman Park, about 0.3 mile
Hillside Garden, a community garden about 0.4 mile away

Expect the walking routes to run a little longer than these straight-line figures. When you are ready to explore further, browse our full list of Seattle parks for more places to spend an afternoon outdoors.

Landmarks Close to the Park

Several designated landmarks stand just a few blocks away, so bring your curiosity if you enjoy neighborhood architecture and local history. These are the closest:

Mount Baker Community Club Clubhouse, about 0.2 mile
Kraus/Andersson House, about 0.2 mile
Charles P Dose House, about 0.3 mile
Franklin High School, about 0.4 mile

Some of these, including the two houses, are private buildings, so take in their details from the street.

Plan a Neighborhood Loop

With so much packed within half a mile, Mt. Baker Park makes an easy center for a short loop through the neighborhood. Start at the park and step over to Mt. Claire Park, then wander past the community club clubhouse and the nearby houses before continuing on toward Colman Park or Franklin High School.