Our Mission
We preserve and enhance Dunn Gardens as a public resource, celebrating the original 1915 Olmsted design and showcasing the evolution of garden design in the Pacific Northwest.
Visiting Dunn Gardens
- The gardens are open to the public, we are open Monday-Saturday, 9am-4pm.
- There is no parking in the Gardens. Please park on the west side of Northshire, taking care not to block driveways.
- If required, there are 2 ADA parking spaces available by Ed's Cottage.
- The entrance fee to the gardens for Not-Yet-Members is $10/person.
- Members can bring up to 4 friends for free every time you visit.
- We offer Docent-led tours April-October, $15/person.
- We love dogs, but to protect the plants and wildlife, pets are not allowed in the Gardens. Thank you for understanding!
- Throughout the year, we host many events from Winter Solstice to Books & Beer. Members and Not-Yet-Members are welcome to all these events.
Commemorative Bench
Create a lasting tribute in the serene beauty of Dunn Gardens by dedicating a commemorative bench to honor the memory of a loved one or a group. With a contribution of $5,000, your bench will feature an inscribed plaque, serving as a timeless tribute while providing meaningful support to Dunn Gardens.
These benches are available on a first-come, first-served basis, with limited sites for placement. Your purchase secures the bench for its lifetime, ensuring a meaningful legacy within the garden.
For more information or to reserve your bench, please call us at 206-362-0933 or email info@dunngardens.org.
Let us help you create a lasting tribute in this cherished natural setting.
Photo by Jack Broom
All-Terrain Wheelchair
Thanks to the “Make Dunn Gardens for Everyone!” grant from the Washington State Department of Tourism, Dunn Gardens now offers a GRIT Freedom Chair—an all-terrain wheelchair that allows guests with mobility challenges to explore more of the Gardens with confidence.
This initiative advances our ongoing Olmsted-inspired mission: to ensure that public parks and gardens are welcoming, inclusive spaces where everyone feels they belong.
The GRIT Freedom Chair is specially designed for outdoor terrain and easily handles gravel, lawns, wood chips, and nearly all paths throughout the Gardens. The only exception is the Ravine Trail, which remains too steep for safe access.
Availability:
- Monday–Friday, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm during office hours
- During all public events at the Gardens
To reserve the chair in advance, please:
- Email info@dunngardens.org or call the office at 206-362-0933
- Include your name, date & time of your visit, a phone number or email for confirmation
If the chair is available, we’ll have it ready when you arrive.
Our Commitment to Equity & Access
Dunn Gardens is committed to equity, accessibility, and inclusion. Designed in 1915 by the Olmsted Brothers Landscape firm, the garden reflects a history in which access to green space was often limited. Today, we strive to reduce barriers and ensure that all visitors feel welcome, respected, and able to fully experience this historic public garden.
Land Acknowledgement Statement
We acknowledge Dunn Gardens' location on the ancestral homelands of the Duwamish and other Indigenous Peoples. We honor the land, plants, and animals, and the Peoples who have shepherded them through time immemorial. We celebrate the resilience, strength and enduring presence of Indigenous Peoples and commit to stewardship through our preservation of this healing landscape.
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