South Seattle College

Name: South Seattle College
Telephone: (206) 934-5300

South Seattle College is a public community college campus offering academic programs and community resources for learners and families; features include a library, an art gallery, and a MakerSpace; hosts campus events and continuing-education programs. Additionally, the campus includes a five-acre outdoor teaching arboretum with a variety of themed gardens, conifers, and a pond on a bluff with views of downtown Seattle. The arboretum serves as an outdoor classroom and public garden, featuring a sensory garden, rose and dwarf conifer displays, a gazebo overlooking the skyline, and mapped walking paths suitable for family visits. Amenities include wheelchair-accessible routes, and children and leashed pets are welcome but must stay on paths to protect plantings.

Where

6000 16th Avenue Southwest, Seattle, Washington 98106, United States

Hours

Sunday: 06:00–20:00
Monday: 06:00–20:00
Tuesday: 06:00–20:00
Wednesday: 06:00–20:00
Thursday: 06:00–20:00
Friday: 06:00–20:00
Saturday: 06:00–20:00

Ages

0 mo+

Accessibility

Parking: Free · Parking lot · Use the north entry to campus, go past the guardhouse and park in the spaces to your left. You do not have to pay for parking. Adjacent to the North Parking Lot; campus notes ample on-site parking with over 600 spots.
Restroom: Standard

Rules

* Children and pets are welcome. * We simply ask that they stay on the paths in order to protect vegetation and prevent damage to the irrigation system. * Please pick up pet waste and pets must remain on leashes. * Trash cans are on site for disposal. * We're sorry for the inconvenience, but restrooms are only open when classes are in session or the garden center is open.

Contact

Phone: (206) 934-5300
Website: https://southseattle.edu/