Union Bay Natural Area

Monday	Open 24 hours
Tuesday	Open 24 hours
Wednesday	Open 24 hours
Thursday	Open 24 hours
Friday	Open 24 hours
Saturday	Open 24 hours
Sunday	Open 24 hours

Reviews

I never thought this area is so beautiful, calm, peaceful, and gorgeous so much. It took a little bit of time and curiosity to explore around. I saw a lot of people jogging and walking along different trails. I hope I could spend more time running and wondering around. Such a great place immersing yourself into the beautiful Nature. I felt relaxed and calm after the visit
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No
Price for adult entry
Free

Never thought I'd be one for bird watching but everyone I meet on the trail is so friendly and willing to tell me what's around. Great views. Trails could sometimes use a bit more maintenance (wear shoes that can handle mud) but overall it's a fantastically calm and beautiful area.
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No
Price for adult entry
Free

Such a lovely place to go walking! Lots of flowers and other wildlife! We saw many cute ducks and no coyotes. Be warned there were a lot of gnats! But still incredible! And lots of planes and sea planes coming in.
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No
Price for adult entry
Free

Nice wilderness wetlands, marsh areas and waterfront walks. No amenities. Paid parking on UW campus. Popular area at times. Great place to see wildlife and families of ducks and geese (do not feed!!) Walk slowly and quietly and you may get glimpses of beavers and turtles before they dive into the water as you pass.

Very cool trail system with great great views of our waterways and Mt Rainier. Bunny rabbits are not as timid here. Some really cool spots with benches to sit or draw. I used to torment the geese in these wetlands in the early 80s when it was just swamp. This when I learned, once you're wet, can't get any wetter.

This is a wonderful place to birdwatch. The trails are well-maintained, and you can find quite a diversity of avian wildlife present during any season. It's serene and absolutely beautiful. Highly recommend taking a stroll!

I saw turtles and a blue heron on my most recent visit to the park. The gardens are always beautiful, no matter the time of year. I appreciate that the park is usually not that busy, it makes for a peaceful afternoon.

Wonderful place to get out and walk and enjoy scenes of the waterfront. If you are staying at Seattle Children's Hospital then this is a very close place to get out and clear your mind. Take a deep breath and relax.

Nice wetlands, but it's a bit over-developed to be called a "natural area".
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No
Price for adult entry
Free

Very nice place. Lakes were all frozen. Parking was free on holidays. Nice place for bird photography. There were lots of swans,ducks,geese to be seen.
Price for adult entry
Free

A wonderful place for bird watchers as well as a small hike to nature which is not too far from the city. You will be seeing a lot of turtles, herons and some wonderful birds …

Great trail system. Lots of birding opportunities!
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
1 hr+
Reservation recommended
No
Price for adult entry
Free

Saw a kingfisher here for the first time, and recently there was a nest of freshly hatched pied-billed grebes. Best place close to the city for birding