Solstice Park: A Fauntleroy Green Space in West Seattle

Frequently asked questions

Solstice Park is at 7400 Fauntleroy Way SW, Seattle, WA 98136, in the Fauntleroy neighborhood.

Yes. Solstice Park is in Fauntleroy, which is part of the West Seattle district.

Pelly Place Natural Area, Lowman Beach Park and Lincoln Park are each about 0.4 mile away in a straight line. Orchard Street Ravine is about 0.5 mile away, and Morgan Junction is about 0.6 mile away.

Yes. The Solstice community garden is less than 0.1 mile from the park.

Green space comes in clusters along Fauntleroy Way SW, and Solstice Park sits right in the middle of one. This public park at 7400 Fauntleroy Way SW is a Fauntleroy green space in West Seattle, listed by Seattle Parks and Recreation among the city's parks. Its real appeal is location: parks, natural areas and local landmarks all gather within about half a mile, so it makes an easy anchor for a longer outing on foot.

Getting to Solstice Park

You will find the park right on Fauntleroy Way SW, the main road running through this part of the Fauntleroy neighborhood. Plug the full address, 7400 Fauntleroy Way SW, Seattle, WA 98136, into your map or rideshare app and you will land in the right spot.

Keep an eye out for the community garden that shares the Solstice name, less than 0.1 mile away. The two sit so close together that you will likely pass one on your way to the other.

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Parks Within Half a Mile

Few corners of Seattle put this many green spaces within such easy reach. Here are the straight-line distances from Solstice Park:

Pelly Place Natural Area, about 0.4 mile
Lowman Beach Park, about 0.4 mile
Lincoln Park, about 0.4 mile
Orchard Street Ravine, about 0.5 mile
Morgan Junction, a park about 0.6 mile away

Walking routes follow the streets, so plan on each trip running a little longer than these figures suggest. Pair Solstice Park with Lincoln Park or Lowman Beach Park, and a quick stop becomes a fuller afternoon outdoors.

Landmarks Along the Way

Two local landmarks help you get your bearings as you explore. The Kenney Seaview Building stands about 0.2 mile from the park, and Gatewood School is about 0.3 mile away, both handy reference points as you wander the neighborhood.

Before You Head Out

Check with Seattle Parks and Recreation directly for current hours, rules and any updates on Solstice Park. Curious how it compares with other green spaces around town? Browse our guide to all parks in Seattle and start planning your next stop.