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In the late 1800's the northwest corner of Magnolia Bluff was expropriated by the Secretary of War and turned into Fort Lawton, part of a battery of coastal defenses designed to thwart an invasion of Puget Sound. (Guess the Canadians were a pretty hostile bunch back then.)During WWII, Ft. Lawton served as a military transfer station for soldiers heading into the Pacific theater. Later it served as a radar station until decommissioned in the early '70s. (Guess it served its mission well, Seattle was never attacked by Canadians.)The City of Seattle took advantage of this magnificent acreage, sitting high on a bluff above Puget Sound, to create a wonderful public natural area as Discovery Park.The miles of trails through forest and meadow are great for a hike or a run. The view from high atop the bluff can't be beat. The beach at West Point at the bottom of the bluff is somewhat of a puzzlement for many. There is a trail to be beach - steep as it descends the bluff and long. At the bottom is a light house. Not the romantic New England lighthouse settings, but a utilitarian navigation structure designed to keep early ship traffic from running aground here. The beach is a rough and rocky Puget Sound strand - not idyllic tropical sand. Finally - the huge West Point treatment plant is Seattle's major sewer treatment facility. Enclosed, but imposing, it can be a surprise when suddenly confronting this industrial behemoth in such a place.There's a road to the lighthouse, but you need a permit. If hiking the trail causes you heartburn, or footburn, skip this section of the park. Enjoy the rest.Looking at the reviews that give this park a low rating - a great number complain about access to the lighthouse. The bottom 4 include a couple of Texans and an Oklahoman (basically the same folks.) I guess down there, parks are some sort of big parking lot with stuff to look at. If you want that, don't come here. If you want to get out, breath the air, let the natural world enfold you, this is a great place.

We rented a cottage less than a mile from the entrance and we went running here every morning. Beautiful scenery and some pretty challenging hills both running to get here and running in the park. Being an Army vet and knowing that this is the former Fort Lawton (some signs in the neighborhoods still are labeled Ft Lawton) warms my heart to know they have made it a park for all to enjoy. I would be here daily if I lived in the area.

We were staying in Magnolia, steps from Discovery Park, and decided to check it out. Once we did, we didn't want to leave. There is so much to see - the lighthouse, preserved buildings, shoreline. So much to enjoy - paved and unpaved trails, interesting trees with hollowed out 'seats' in them. So much to love - the sheer beauty of it all. I'm sorry we didn't have enough time to see everything, but felt blessed to enjoy what we could. Don't miss this - it's a treasure!

Here is a big park that is kept in a natural state and offers a lot of walking paths and beautiful scenery. One can go to the west end of the park and look over the bluff and see the mountains, water and boat traffic. In the summer you can even see cruise boats going by heading north for there Alaska cruises.

Well, there didn't used to be the crush of traffic in Seattle, but the parks like this one still make you remember why you moved here in the first place. You can't cancel plans because of the rain here. It stops raining at least once a day for 10 minutes , and if you just get outside, even if is raining, it might stop while you are hiking and if you stayed indoors , or cancelled your plans,you might have missed a wonderful day. ;-)

Traveling from the East Coast, the environment is different here and worth exploring. Beautiful views of mountains on a clear day. Note that Loop trail involves many stairs. You can also drive down to the lighthouse rather than hike.

This place gives you a flavor for what the pacific northwest stands for - great trails, hikes that open to great vistas, nice beach, bike paths. We love going here multiple times every year with our little one.

I have always loved Discovery park. I've been going there my whole life. Even ont eh busiest days of the summer, there is plenty of space to get away from the busy trails. Trail running (though, that tends to get really packed), beach coming, lighthouse exploring, historical landmarks, and field frolicking. I've done several engagement shoots and the summer light is the best. The view of Rainier is great. Dog friendly, clean, and spacious. What's not to love?

Lots of lovely trails to walk. South beach has shelter from the winds that Buffett the north side. The views there of rainier and of the Olympics are amazing. The hiking is easy and scenic. Great for families!

We went to this park in a cloudy rainy Seattle morning (of which ones we have a lot here) for walking. This park is a green oasis, a piece of forest in the city. It offers well-maintained trails, lots and lots of tall trees, and a nostalgic shore with lots of drifted wood and a small lighthouse. Great photography here! You can find one or two benches overlooking the shore where you can have a quick lunch before continuing your hiking. Highly recommended!

What a delight to have this city park so close by. It is large enough to hike for hours and small enough to provide both beach and cliff views on the same trails. The trails are well marked, and plenty of rest room facilities. Don't miss the lighthouse, it is a bit of a hike but well worth it. While there enjoy the beach that is full of driftwood and shells.

We visited on a sunny December day. The park is huge & we didn't have much time so we decided to go on a short hike to the lighthouse on the beach. Definitely recommend visiting this part of the park: the lighthouse with the Olympics in the backdrop cuts a pretty picture. Parking near the beach is limited to those with small kids/ seniors along with disability parking spots. There could be better signage on the trails because it got a lil confusing at times.

A little tricky for a traveler to get to if you don't have a car, but it was a really lovely walk/escape from the downtown vibe! We took a really pretty walk down to the waterfront.

The trails, however, are a bit confusing. But if you were not in a rush, it's an excellent to explore.

A nice and beautiful place to visit. Not exceptional and unique but feels great and you can enjoy the nature here. It's close to the city and a good neighborhood...