Volunteer Park Seattle

The Volunteer Park Seattle enjoys a history of over 100 years. This 40 acre property which was purchased in 1876 from private ownership underwent a series of transitions before being declared as a park space. 25 years later, the property officially became a park with all its features in place. Over the years, a number of embellishments have been added to the park and include the greenhouse system, picnic facilities, high pressure reservoir systems and the like.

In 1901 the park was officially named as the Volunteer Park as a mark of respect to the volunteers of the Spanish American War which ended in 1902. Exhaustive details of the park can be viewed at http://www.seattle.gov/parks/park_detail.asp?ID=399

Volunteer Park has since added acreage and now stands on 48.3 acres. It is open from 6 am to 11 pm. The park currently is also home for the Seattle Asian Art Museum.

The Park sports a wonderful play area, rest rooms, Tennis Court (Indoor and Outdoor), Tennis lights, ADA compliant rest rooms and

Wading Pool or Water Feature.

http://www.seattle.gov/parks/wadingpools_detail.asp?id=399

For more information on the park, you can visit http://washington-state-travel.suite101.com/article.cfm/seattles_volunteer_park. This resource will also be useful in finding a Seattle WA hotel that is closest to the park.

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