Trolley Hill Park in East Queen Anne: A Local Guide

Frequently asked questions

Trolley Hill Park is at 1800 Taylor Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109, in the East Queen Anne area of the Queen Anne district.

The name refers to a streetcar line that once ran along 5th Avenue N.

Yes. Trolley Hill Park includes a P-Patch community garden.

Yes. The park connects to the Northeast Queen Anne Greenbelt.

A pair of stone pillars crowned with wood carvings marks one way in, and beyond them neighbors tend their own garden plots. That easygoing scene sums up Trolley Hill Park in East Queen Anne, a public park at 1800 Taylor Ave N managed by Seattle Parks and Recreation. It links directly to the Northeast Queen Anne Greenbelt, which makes it an easy stop on a walk around the hill's quieter northeast side.

A Name From the Streetcar Days

The park's name carries a small piece of neighborhood history with it. The "trolley" refers to a streetcar route that once ran along 5th Avenue N. The tracks are gone today, but the name keeps that chapter of Queen Anne transit on the map for everyone who passes through.

What to Look For

The carved stone entrance

Keep an eye out for the pair of stone pillars topped with wood carvings as you arrive, since they mark one of the park's entrances. They lend the place a handmade, neighborly feel and set a welcoming tone before you even step inside.

The P-Patch community garden

Stroll past the P-Patch, one of the city's community gardens, where neighbors grow their own plots. Enjoy the beds from the paths and treat each one as someone's personal garden, because that is exactly what it is.

Your doorway to the greenbelt

Trolley Hill Park connects directly to the Northeast Queen Anne Greenbelt, a stretch of green space on this side of the hill. Begin a longer stroll here or save the park for the end of your walk, since the link works nicely either way.

Wander the Blocks Around Taylor Ave N

Spend a little extra time on the surrounding streets, where several small parks and local landmarks sit within a short walk:

Queen Pea, a community garden, under 0.1 mile away
MacLean Park, about 0.1 mile away
Hay School and the Swedish Club, both about 0.2 mile away
East Queen Anne Playground, Bhy Kracke Park and Queen Anne High School, each about 0.3 mile away

Plan the rest of your outing with our East Queen Anne neighborhood guide, or browse all parks in Seattle to find your next green stop. Before you go, check with Seattle Parks and Recreation for current rules and park details.