Seven Hills Park: Seven Boulders at 16th and Howell

Frequently asked questions

Seven Hills Park is at 1514 E Howell St, at the corner of 16th Avenue and East Howell Street. It is in the Stevens neighborhood, part of Capitol Hill.

The park has seven boulders, and each one represents one of Seattle's seven hills.

The park was fenced in September 2025 and was slated to stay closed until the end of that year. Check with Seattle Parks and Recreation for its current status.

Seattle Parks and Recreation operates the park, which the city acquired in 2007.

Seven boulders rest on a corner lot in a quiet residential part of Capitol Hill, each one standing in for one of the hills Seattle is known for. This is Seven Hills Park, a small public park run by Seattle Parks and Recreation at 16th Avenue and East Howell Street in the Stevens neighborhood, and it makes an easy, peaceful pause on any walk through the surrounding blocks.

Seven Boulders, Seven Hills

Take a moment with the simple idea at the heart of this park. Seven boulders sit on the site, and together they nod to the hills that shape Seattle's geography and inspired the city's old nickname. The design is modest and symbolic, suited to a neighborhood lot rather than a big destination park.

The city acquired the land in 2007, so Seven Hills Park counts as one of the newer additions to the Seattle Parks and Recreation system.

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Check Whether the Park Is Open

Plan ahead before you head over. Seven Hills Park was fenced off in September 2025, and the closure was expected to last until the end of that year, so check with Seattle Parks and Recreation for the current status of the site before you go.

Finding the Park on East Howell Street

Set your map for 1514 E Howell St, Seattle, WA 98122, right at the intersection with 16th Avenue. You will find yourself in the Stevens neighborhood on Capitol Hill, a residential pocket where several designated landmarks sit within a short stroll.

Nearby Landmarks and Green Spaces

Start at Seven Hills Park and wander out on a short walk past some of the area's historic buildings and community spaces. Every stop below is within about a fifth of a mile:

Gaslight Inn / Singerman House, a landmark under 0.1 mile away
Howell Collective, a community garden under 0.1 mile away
1st Church of Christ, Scientist, a landmark under 0.1 mile away
Hillcrest Apartment Building, a landmark under 0.1 mile away
St Nicholas Russian Orthodox Cathedral, a landmark about 0.1 mile away
Capitol Hill United Methodist Church, a landmark about 0.1 mile away
Williams Place, another small park about 0.1 mile away
La Quinta, a landmark about 0.2 mile away

These distances are measured in a straight line, so your actual walking route may run a little longer. When you are ready for more green space across the city, browse our guide to all parks in Seattle.