Blog
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Mountaineers Stewardship Collaboration
Friends of Discovery Park and The Mountaineers partnered on a hands-on native-plant restoration project, giving students experience in stewardship while improving wildlife habitat.
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City Inside/Out: Fort Lawton Future
Supporters say the mixed-income development will help address the city’s affordable housing crisis, but critics argue the site is inconvenient and better suited for environmental preservation.
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No Time to Hit the Backcountry? No Problem! Explore These Urban Trails Near Seattle
Discover some of Seattle’s best urban trails, including Discovery Park, with hiking recommendations from author Craig Romano.
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Density and Open Space: Why Discovery Park Matters in a Growing Seattle
Explore the relationship between urban growth and preserving open spaces, and why Discovery Park is an example of protecting wild landscapes.
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Remembering Benjamin Haak: A Life Connected to Discovery Park
Remembering Benjamin Haak, a beloved Discovery Park visitor whose family shares memories of hiking, exploring, and creating lifelong connections in the park.
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Before and After: Restoring Discovery Park’s Natural Landscapes
See how restoration has transformed Discovery Park from a former military landscape into a thriving urban wilderness through decades of stewardship and volunteer work.
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Forest Bathing: A Hiking Alternative That Connects You with Nature
Learn about forest bathing (shinrin-yoku) and how Discovery Park’s forests are the perfect place to slow down and support your well-being.
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Mankind Abhors A Vacuum
A 1994 letter from Discovery Park advocate Robert Kildall argues for protecting the park’s natural solitude and open space — a debate that remains relevant today.
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Peace and Tranquility: Why Nature Matters in the City
“There are many people who look to nature for meaning and order, peace and tranquility, introspection and stimulus. Many more look to nature and activity in the outdoors as the road to restoration and health.”