Planning Your Visit

 

Address & Hours

13533 Northshire Rd NW, Seattle, WA 98177

Garden Hours: Monday-Saturday, 9am-4pm

Office Hours: Tuesday-Friday, 9am-4pm

Closure Dates

-Saturday, August 1st

-Sunday, September 6th

-Saturday, September 12th

-Saturday, September 19th

-Friday, October 23rd

-Saturday, October 24th

-Friday, December 11th

-Saturday, December 12th

Directions

Dunn Gardens is located in Northwest Seattle in the Broadview neighborhood.  It is accessible by entering the Northshire Rd NW loop via NW 137th Ave.

From NW 137th ...

  1. The gardens are accessed via the white gates on the west side of Northshire Rd NW. 
  2. Once inside the gates, keep left at the first fork.
  3. Guest check-in and parking are located on the right hand side of the second fork.

Dunn Gardens main entry gate

Keep left at the first fork

Keep right at the second fork

Parking & ADA Accessibility

There are two ADA Handicapped parking spots within the Gardens.  Please note that it is directly outside our main building, Ed's Cottage.

The primary spot for guests is available on Northshire RD NW. We have limited parking so we ask, where possible, that you carpool, use public transportation, or walk to the Gardens.

ADA Accessible parking at entrance

Entrance (driveway right) and parking lot (continue on left).

Trails & Garden Navigation

The terrain at Dunn Gardens encompasses a wide variety - from flat concrete patios to rustic dirt trails.  Many of our trails and paths are accessible to wheelchair users or those with limited mobility, but some are not.  "Mountain bike" wheelchair wheels are ideal on woodchip paths.

Please refer to the map for information about navigating our trail system and choosing the paths which best fit your abilities.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

All-Terrain Wheelchair

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.

Restrooms & AED

There are two single-occupant, unisex bathrooms available to patrons.  They are both equipped with handrails.  The bathroom directly across from the AED is sufficiently large to accommodate a wheelchair.

There is an AED (Automated External Defibrillator) mounted outside across from the bathrooms.  It located  in a clearly-labeled, standardized container.  Staff are trained in its use.

Bathrooms are clearly marked on all maps.

Bathrooms entrance. Photo taken from entrance loop.

Bathrooms (left) and AED (right)

Handicapped accessible restroom

Children & Pets

Children are always welcome at Dunn Gardens.  We ask patrons to ensure fragile garden spaces are respected.

There is a playground located near the Kubota Garden.  Additionally - we have it on good authority that the Great Lawn is a wonderful place to get some wiggles out.

Service animals are welcome at the gardens.  However, we ask that personal pets stay home.