Woodland Park and Rose Garden, Seattle

Very lovely experience. I went during the off season so while there weren't any flowers in bloom just being in the park was peaceful enough. I enjoyed the sound garden and the water features (pond and fountain). Relaxed under the gazebo watching the sun set. Will definitely be back when the roses are in season.

Gorgeous free gardens. Great way to spend an afternoon. Make sure not to miss the sensory garden to the left. It’s a bit hidden and not super obvious you can access it from the main gardens, but was a highlight of our visit. Bring your cameras, as there are numerous photo opps! Make sure to pay for parking if you use the zoo lot (you will get ticketed)! We found it to be fairly wheelchair accessible (there is a partially paved outer path near the sensory garden) with only minimal obstacles reaching some of the rose clusters with no obvious path leading to them.