Keep Discovery Park wild!

Friends of Discovery Park is an all-volunteer group of citizens from across the Pacific Northwest.

Discovery Park is Seattle’s largest wilderness green space and a Pacific Northwest jewel, attracting one million visitors from across the world each year. Discovery Park is not just a sanctuary for people—it is an essential refuge for wildlife navigating an increasingly fragmented urban landscape. Including sitings of nearly 300 birds species per year and dozens of different animals.

Together, our mission is to defend the integrity of Discovery Park through advocacy, action, and education.

For a half-century, our dedicated volunteers have contributed countless hours to enhancing Discovery Park. Friends has defended this 550 acre urban oasis, ensuring that nature—not development—takes precedence. From trail restoration to park reforestation, we work to preserve and protect Seattle’s largest open space.

At Friends of Discovery Park, our guiding principle remains clear: Keep Discovery Park Wild! We are guided by the Discovery Park Master Plan — a policy document that’s served as the Park’s strategic blueprint since the beginning.

Use our newly updated trail map to take a walk through Discovery Park’s forests, meadows and beaches and enjoy wilderness in the city for yourself.