Friends of Discovery Park
@lovediscoverypark.bsky.social
An all-volunteer group formed in 1974 to protect the beautiful place that is Discovery Park. Follow us for volunteer projects, nature info, history & more! Visit us at fodp.org.
Seattle is one of the best cities in the country for wildlife watching—from orcas & owls to bald eagles & salmon. Discovery Park is featured alongside other incredible PNW natural spaces in this @visitseattle.bsky.social roundup: visitseattle.org/things-to-do...
Upcoming Seattle Wildlife Activities - Visit Seattle
Welcome to the official VisitSeattle.org site. Learn more about Upcoming Seattle Wildlife Activities.
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December 19, 2025 at 6:48 AM
Seattle is one of the best cities in the country for wildlife watching—from orcas & owls to bald eagles & salmon. Discovery Park is featured alongside other incredible PNW natural spaces in this @visitseattle.bsky.social roundup: visitseattle.org/things-to-do...
A perfect Discovery Park moment: visitors sharing their binoculars so others could spot orcas in the Sound! 👀
Read more in @seattletimes.com Rant & Rave: www.seattletimes.com/life/lifesty...
Read more in @seattletimes.com Rant & Rave: www.seattletimes.com/life/lifesty...
Rant and Rave: Reader saw orcas through parkgoer’s binoculars
RAVE to the kind couple at Discovery Park who let passersby use their binoculars to spot the orcas swimming across the Sound. What a special shared moment of awe and community! RANT to producers ...
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December 12, 2025 at 9:17 PM
A perfect Discovery Park moment: visitors sharing their binoculars so others could spot orcas in the Sound! 👀
Read more in @seattletimes.com Rant & Rave: www.seattletimes.com/life/lifesty...
Read more in @seattletimes.com Rant & Rave: www.seattletimes.com/life/lifesty...
Shop local, support Indigenous artisans. Daybreak Star’s Holiday Market is open 12/20 & 12/21, 10am–5pm inside Discovery Park (5011 Bernie Whitebear Way) @axios.com www.axios.com/local/seattl...
10+ Seattle holiday markets where you can shop local
Support small businesses at these Seattle markets — plus a few nearby favorites.
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December 11, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Shop local, support Indigenous artisans. Daybreak Star’s Holiday Market is open 12/20 & 12/21, 10am–5pm inside Discovery Park (5011 Bernie Whitebear Way) @axios.com www.axios.com/local/seattl...
Seattle’s wild places are full of surprises, including salmonberries growing right here in the city. The Discovery Park Loop Trail is one of the best spots to find them! @tastingtable.bsky.social www.tastingtable.com/2040693/seat...
The Wild Berries You Can Find Growing Within The City Limits Of Seattle, Washington - Tasting Table
You might be surprised to know that within the city limits of Seattle, Washington, that you can forage bright sweet wild berries with a very unusual name.
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December 11, 2025 at 12:08 AM
Seattle’s wild places are full of surprises, including salmonberries growing right here in the city. The Discovery Park Loop Trail is one of the best spots to find them! @tastingtable.bsky.social www.tastingtable.com/2040693/seat...
🌲 Our December newsletter is out! ❄️
A look back at a year of restoration, advocacy, community partnerships, and the work ahead to keep Discovery Park wild and welcoming. 💚
Read it here: mailchi.mp/fodp/decembe...
A look back at a year of restoration, advocacy, community partnerships, and the work ahead to keep Discovery Park wild and welcoming. 💚
Read it here: mailchi.mp/fodp/decembe...
December 4, 2025 at 5:17 PM
🌲 Our December newsletter is out! ❄️
A look back at a year of restoration, advocacy, community partnerships, and the work ahead to keep Discovery Park wild and welcoming. 💚
Read it here: mailchi.mp/fodp/decembe...
A look back at a year of restoration, advocacy, community partnerships, and the work ahead to keep Discovery Park wild and welcoming. 💚
Read it here: mailchi.mp/fodp/decembe...
On Giving Tuesday, consider supporting Friends of Discovery Park. Your donation helps protect habitat, wildlife, and the future of Seattle’s largest park. 💙💚
Give today: fodp.org/get-involved...
Give today: fodp.org/get-involved...
December 2, 2025 at 5:20 PM
On Giving Tuesday, consider supporting Friends of Discovery Park. Your donation helps protect habitat, wildlife, and the future of Seattle’s largest park. 💙💚
Give today: fodp.org/get-involved...
Give today: fodp.org/get-involved...
Thanks, @visitseattle.bsky.social, for naming Discovery Park Seattle's best! Come explore — and help us keep it wild. visitseattle.org/things-to-do...
Seattle's Top Parks | Visit Seattle
In Seattle, you’re never too far from nature—the 485+ parks within city limits offer everything from beachfront walking paths and forests to explore to epic play spaces and stunning gardens.
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November 29, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Thanks, @visitseattle.bsky.social, for naming Discovery Park Seattle's best! Come explore — and help us keep it wild. visitseattle.org/things-to-do...
Have you seen our November newsletter? Lots happening in Discovery Park this month. 🌲
Read it + sign up for future updates: mailchi.mp/fodp/novembe...
📸 Kenneth Brown
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📸 Kenneth Brown
November 22, 2025 at 12:47 AM
Have you seen our November newsletter? Lots happening in Discovery Park this month. 🌲
Read it + sign up for future updates: mailchi.mp/fodp/novembe...
📸 Kenneth Brown
Read it + sign up for future updates: mailchi.mp/fodp/novembe...
📸 Kenneth Brown
@seattlemag.bsky.social readers chose Discovery Park as 2025’s Best Park — and we couldn’t agree more!
Here’s to protecting Seattle’s largest and wildest park for generations to come. 💚
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Here’s to protecting Seattle’s largest and wildest park for generations to come. 💚
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2025 Readers' Choice Results
You’ve read about our favorites, now here are the winners chosen by you, the loyal readers of Seattle magazine. See how they compare to our picks. Best New Restaurant Hawks Peak at Snoqualmie Casino &...
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November 13, 2025 at 11:29 PM
@seattlemag.bsky.social readers chose Discovery Park as 2025’s Best Park — and we couldn’t agree more!
Here’s to protecting Seattle’s largest and wildest park for generations to come. 💚
seattlemag.com/news/2025-readers-choice-results/
Here’s to protecting Seattle’s largest and wildest park for generations to come. 💚
seattlemag.com/news/2025-readers-choice-results/
Fodor's Travel names Discovery Park a top spot for free fun in Seattle! 🥾🌊💚
"Discovery Park lays claim to being the largest park in Seattle and is considered its natural crown jewel."
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"Discovery Park lays claim to being the largest park in Seattle and is considered its natural crown jewel."
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10 Free Things to Do in Seattle
How to visit Seattle without breaking the bank.
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November 8, 2025 at 3:10 AM
Fodor's Travel names Discovery Park a top spot for free fun in Seattle! 🥾🌊💚
"Discovery Park lays claim to being the largest park in Seattle and is considered its natural crown jewel."
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"Discovery Park lays claim to being the largest park in Seattle and is considered its natural crown jewel."
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Secret Seattle named Discovery Park Loop Trail one of Seattle’s top 5 dog-friendly hikes!
Remember to keep 'em leashed. 🐶
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Remember to keep 'em leashed. 🐶
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The Top 5 Dog-Friendly Hikes In The Seattle Area, Including An Island Forest That Is Called One Of King County’s Best-Kept Secrets
These dog-friendly hikes near Seattle don't require a Discover Pass or much driving time, so your furry best friend can get out in nature.
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November 1, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Secret Seattle named Discovery Park Loop Trail one of Seattle’s top 5 dog-friendly hikes!
Remember to keep 'em leashed. 🐶
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Remember to keep 'em leashed. 🐶
secretseattle.co/dog-friendly...
🍁 Seattle’s fall color show is in its final act, but there’s still time to catch the magic at Discovery Park! @axios.com www.axios.com/local/seattl...
Seattle's fall colors: the final act
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November 1, 2025 at 8:20 PM
🍁 Seattle’s fall color show is in its final act, but there’s still time to catch the magic at Discovery Park! @axios.com www.axios.com/local/seattl...
🌿 Volunteer in Capehart on Sat. 11/1 (10 AM–1 PM)!
Help us remove invasives, plant natives & boost biodiversity in one of Seattle ’s wildest habitats.
👉 Join us: seattle.greencitypartnerships.org/event/42551/
Help us remove invasives, plant natives & boost biodiversity in one of Seattle ’s wildest habitats.
👉 Join us: seattle.greencitypartnerships.org/event/42551/
Or copy this web address to your clipboard and send it to a friend
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October 24, 2025 at 4:50 PM
🌿 Volunteer in Capehart on Sat. 11/1 (10 AM–1 PM)!
Help us remove invasives, plant natives & boost biodiversity in one of Seattle ’s wildest habitats.
👉 Join us: seattle.greencitypartnerships.org/event/42551/
Help us remove invasives, plant natives & boost biodiversity in one of Seattle ’s wildest habitats.
👉 Join us: seattle.greencitypartnerships.org/event/42551/
"Discovery Park has a little of everything. The meadowlands and forest groves are the best areas to spot fall color and find a great photo spot."
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Best Places for Fall Colors Around Seattle (Updated 2025)
Updated for 2025! Explore Seattle’s most beautiful fall foliage spots for epic colors, from parks to mountain drives.
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October 16, 2025 at 11:06 PM
"Discovery Park has a little of everything. The meadowlands and forest groves are the best areas to spot fall color and find a great photo spot."
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🌎🕊️ World Migratory Bird Day is 10/11!
Did you know. Discovery Park hosts nearly 300 bird species—more than any other park in WA.
Read more about World Migratory Bird Day: www.migratorybirdday.org
Did you know. Discovery Park hosts nearly 300 bird species—more than any other park in WA.
Read more about World Migratory Bird Day: www.migratorybirdday.org
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World Migratory Bird Day 2025 World Migratory Bird Day is officially celebrated on the second Saturday of May in Canada and the US, and the second
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October 8, 2025 at 8:41 PM
🌎🕊️ World Migratory Bird Day is 10/11!
Did you know. Discovery Park hosts nearly 300 bird species—more than any other park in WA.
Read more about World Migratory Bird Day: www.migratorybirdday.org
Did you know. Discovery Park hosts nearly 300 bird species—more than any other park in WA.
Read more about World Migratory Bird Day: www.migratorybirdday.org
Discovery Park is getting international attention 🌍💚
Seattle was just crowned the most beautiful city in America — and it’s no surprise Discovery Park got a special mention. 🏞️🐚 @dailymail.co.uk
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Seattle was just crowned the most beautiful city in America — and it’s no surprise Discovery Park got a special mention. 🏞️🐚 @dailymail.co.uk
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Most 'beautiful' city in the US that 'flies under the radar'
A debate swirled on Reddit over the most beautiful city in America. Redditors offered up Chicago and San Francisco but it was another spot that took the crown.
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October 8, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Discovery Park is getting international attention 🌍💚
Seattle was just crowned the most beautiful city in America — and it’s no surprise Discovery Park got a special mention. 🏞️🐚 @dailymail.co.uk
www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/artic...
Seattle was just crowned the most beautiful city in America — and it’s no surprise Discovery Park got a special mention. 🏞️🐚 @dailymail.co.uk
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🍂 Seattle’s fall colors reach their peak in mid-October! Discovery Park is one of the best places in the city to take in the season’s beauty. Via @axios.com: www.axios.com/local/seattl...
Seattle's fall leaves hit their peak in mid-October
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October 8, 2025 at 8:39 PM
🍂 Seattle’s fall colors reach their peak in mid-October! Discovery Park is one of the best places in the city to take in the season’s beauty. Via @axios.com: www.axios.com/local/seattl...
🌿 Discovery Park offers trails with sweeping views and autumn beauty right here in Seattle.
Read more in @seattletimes.com www.seattletimes.com/life/outdoor...
Read more in @seattletimes.com www.seattletimes.com/life/outdoor...
5 WA hikes to view the best fall colors
There’s plenty of vibrant foliage to be found across the state, especially on these five Washington hikes.
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October 8, 2025 at 8:39 PM
🌿 Discovery Park offers trails with sweeping views and autumn beauty right here in Seattle.
Read more in @seattletimes.com www.seattletimes.com/life/outdoor...
Read more in @seattletimes.com www.seattletimes.com/life/outdoor...
🌿 Green Seattle Day • Sat 10/25 • 9a – 12p at Discovery Park 🌱 Plant trees & clear blackberry w/ Mountains to Sound Greenway. Sign-up: seattle.greencitypartnerships.org/event/42319/
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October 8, 2025 at 8:38 PM
🌿 Green Seattle Day • Sat 10/25 • 9a – 12p at Discovery Park 🌱 Plant trees & clear blackberry w/ Mountains to Sound Greenway. Sign-up: seattle.greencitypartnerships.org/event/42319/
🍂✨ Our October Newsletter is here! ✨🍂
Honoring beloved volunteers, a new East Kiosk map, and tips for safe owl encounters. Check it out: mailchi.mp/fodp/october...
Honoring beloved volunteers, a new East Kiosk map, and tips for safe owl encounters. Check it out: mailchi.mp/fodp/october...
October 3, 2025 at 11:47 PM
🍂✨ Our October Newsletter is here! ✨🍂
Honoring beloved volunteers, a new East Kiosk map, and tips for safe owl encounters. Check it out: mailchi.mp/fodp/october...
Honoring beloved volunteers, a new East Kiosk map, and tips for safe owl encounters. Check it out: mailchi.mp/fodp/october...
🍄 🌿 Take a guided mushroom hike w/ a Seattle Park Naturalist! Sat 10/11, 1 - 3p. Register here: bit.ly/3Ki6U3z
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September 24, 2025 at 9:13 PM
🍄 🌿 Take a guided mushroom hike w/ a Seattle Park Naturalist! Sat 10/11, 1 - 3p. Register here: bit.ly/3Ki6U3z
Escape the crowds at Seattle’s best-kept secret, Discovery Park. Just named one of America’s most Googled hidden gems: www.travelandtourworld.com/news/article...
Crater Lake Shines as the Most Googled Hidden Destination in America, Signaling a Shift Toward Secluded and Scenic Locations Like Havasu Falls and Discovery Park - Travel And Tour World
Crater Lake has emerged as the most Googled hidden destination in the United States, reflecting a growing trend among travelers seeking seclusion, natural beauty, and unique experiences beyond crowded...
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September 18, 2025 at 4:15 AM
Escape the crowds at Seattle’s best-kept secret, Discovery Park. Just named one of America’s most Googled hidden gems: www.travelandtourworld.com/news/article...
Seattle’s fall colors are about to shine 🍂 Peak foliage is expected by Oct. 11, lasting about 7–10 days. Discovery Park is one of the best spots to soak it all in.
Full guide here: secretseattle.co/seattle-fall...
Full guide here: secretseattle.co/seattle-fall...
Here’s When Seattle’s Fall Foliage Will Peak In 2025—And Where To See The Brightest Colors
The leaves are about to start changing colors in a few days! Find out when fall foliage will peak in Seattle this year.
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September 10, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Seattle’s fall colors are about to shine 🍂 Peak foliage is expected by Oct. 11, lasting about 7–10 days. Discovery Park is one of the best spots to soak it all in.
Full guide here: secretseattle.co/seattle-fall...
Full guide here: secretseattle.co/seattle-fall...
🍂 Our September Newsletter is here—discover beavers, fire safety, Fort Lawton’s baseball past, free stickers & more! mailchi.mp/fodp/septemb...
September 5, 2025 at 9:41 PM
🍂 Our September Newsletter is here—discover beavers, fire safety, Fort Lawton’s baseball past, free stickers & more! mailchi.mp/fodp/septemb...
"Need proof that Seattle lives up to its Emerald City nickname? Look no further than Discovery Park"
Check out Discovery Park in Treksplorer's top Seattle attractions on your next WA vacation: www.treksplorer.com/things-to-do...
Check out Discovery Park in Treksplorer's top Seattle attractions on your next WA vacation: www.treksplorer.com/things-to-do...
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August 29, 2025 at 3:09 AM
"Need proof that Seattle lives up to its Emerald City nickname? Look no further than Discovery Park"
Check out Discovery Park in Treksplorer's top Seattle attractions on your next WA vacation: www.treksplorer.com/things-to-do...
Check out Discovery Park in Treksplorer's top Seattle attractions on your next WA vacation: www.treksplorer.com/things-to-do...