West Seattle

West Seattle is a conglomeration of neighborhoods in Seattle, Washington, United States.

It comprises two of the thirteen districts, Delridge and Southwest, and encompasses all of Seattle west of the Duwamish River. West Seattle was incorporated as an independent town in 1902 before being annexed by Seattle five years later.

Among the area's attractions are its saltwater beach parks along Elliott Bay and Puget Sound, including Alki Beach Park and Lincoln Park. The area is also known for its views of the Olympic Mountains to the west and the Cascade Range to the east. One-third of Seattle's green space and urban forest is located in West Seattle, much of it in the West Duwamish Greenbelt.

PARKS & RECREATION

West Seattle has beautiful parks along the water front, including Lincoln Park and the Emma Schmitz Overlook to Jack Block park facing the port. The West Seattle Golf Course, West Seattle Stadium and Camp Long Outdoor Learning Center are found in the middle of the peninsula with unique opportunities to recreate outdoors including overnight camping in rustic cabins.

In addition, Seattle Parks and Recreation maintains Community Centers (Alki, Delridge, and Hiawatha), Coleman Pool, SouthWest Pool and the SouthWest Teen Life Center. There is a historic bath house on Alki Beach as well as the Dakota Place Park with its restored light station.

ROADS & HIGHWAYS

The West Seattle Bridge typically connects northern West Seattle to Downtown Seattle and SODO.

BUSES

West Seattle is served by bus service from King County Metro.

FERRIES

There is a Washington State Ferries dock in the Fauntleroy neighborhood, with service to Vashon Island and to Southworth on the Kitsap Peninsula.

The passenger-only King County Water Taxi also runs between Duwamish Head and downtown Seattle. West Seattle is a city district or neighborhood in West Seattle, Washington, United States.