Northgate Park: A Maple Leaf Green Space Near the Library

Frequently asked questions

Northgate Park is at 10510 5th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98125. It is in the Maple Leaf neighborhood, part of the Northgate district.

Yes. The Northgate Branch library is less than 0.1 mile from the park.

Beaver Pond Natural Area on Thornton Creek is about 0.1 mile away, and Kingfisher Natural Area on Thornton Creek is about 0.5 mile away. Victory Creek Park is about 0.4 mile away.

Northgate Park is a Seattle Parks and Recreation park. Check with Seattle Parks and Recreation for current hours and details.

With a library on one side and creekside natural areas a short stroll away, this corner of Maple Leaf makes an easy place to spend time outdoors. Northgate Park is a Seattle Parks and Recreation park at 10510 5th Ave NE, in the Maple Leaf neighborhood of the larger Northgate district. Its real draw is location: the Northgate Branch library sits right next door, with community gardens, a historic homestead site and two Thornton Creek natural areas all within a short walk.

Finding the Park on 5th Avenue NE

Look for it on the Maple Leaf side of Northgate at 10510 5th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98125, where it belongs to the city park system and is listed by Seattle Parks and Recreation. Before you head out, check with Seattle Parks and Recreation for current hours, rules and any facility details.

Curious about the surrounding streets? Explore them in our Maple Leaf neighborhood guide.

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Pair the Park With the Library

Start at the Northgate Branch of the library, less than a tenth of a mile from the park. Borrow a book, then step outside to the green space next door. For families, it makes a simple two-stop outing with no need to cross the neighborhood.

Stroll to Thornton Creek and Nearby Green Spaces

Use Northgate Park as your starting point for a walk through several small parks close by. Keep in mind that the distances below are straight-line, so your actual walking route will run a bit longer.

Maple Leaf Community Garden, about 0.1 mile away
Beaver Pond Natural Area on Thornton Creek, about 0.1 mile away
Maple Leaf community garden, about 0.2 mile away
Hubbard Homestead, a park about 0.3 mile away
Victory Creek Park, about 0.4 mile away
Kingfisher Natural Area on Thornton Creek, about 0.5 mile away

Head to the two Thornton Creek natural areas for a different feel from a neighborhood park, since both sit within half a mile. Link them with Victory Creek Park and you have a short loop of creekside green space.

A Local Landmark Along the Way

Watch for the Chiarelli-Dore House, a designated landmark, about 0.3 mile from Northgate Park. It brings a bit of local history to your walk between the parks.

Plan Your Visit

Plug the street address, 10510 5th Ave NE, into your map for directions. The official Seattle Parks and Recreation listing is your best source for hours and current conditions. Want to see how this park compares with others around the city? Browse our guide to all parks in Seattle.