Olympic Sculpture Park
add photosExperience a variety of sculpture in an outdoor setting, while enjoying the incredible views and beauty of the Olympic Mountains and Puget Sound.
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"Beautiful sculptures"
The sculptures in the the Olympic Sculpture Park were very interesting to see. It was quite a different experience compared to walking through more of a traditional museum setting. I don't think younger children would get much from the park, but it would be a great stop for a little older children who are learning art concepts.
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"Really nice"
I really like coming here every time I visit the area. They have artful and tasteful sculptures overlooking the sound. There is lot of space to run around and it never seems overcrowded by tourists, YET! There is a little cafe there too if you need a break from a long day. It is not very close to restaurants other than the spagetti factory.
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"Fantastic views especially at sun set"
Besides the view beyond the park I Liked the tree exhibit the best.
This "Vivarium" houses a 60-foot chunk of fallen tree removed from a Washington forest. In a natural setting, the log would simply decay and provide a home for plants, insects and birds. Now, in its custom greenhouse, it requires a climate-control system to keep it properly growing. You can observe its living surface using the microscopes and magnifying glasses provided inside. It's about birth and death and renewal."
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"Art In The Park At Olympic Sculpture Park"
When the signs for the Olympic Sculpture Park went up, I was intrigued, but not quite sure that it would be somewhere I would plan to visit with my children - they're a little too active to really be able to stop and appreciate art. Boy, was I wrong. We've visited the Sculpture Park a number of times and, as you would expect with art, it brings something different on every visit. It turns out that the best way to introduce active boys to art is to do so outside in an environment where they can run around and explore. The exhibits are just too interesting not to stop and admire - even if you're concurrently playing tag with your brother. The Sculpture Park is perfectly located for out-of-town visitors with children. You could enjoy breakfast or lunch at Pike Place Market, dodge the fish-throwers and walk north on the waterfront to this park. (If you think the little legs in your group are too small for the 1 mile walk, hop on the waterfront streetcar instead). Stop at the excellent Anthony's Home Port (www.anthonys.com) on your way home for some great seafood in a family-friendly environment.
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"A very cool outdoor park"
This is a fairly new addition to the Seattle art scene- and it's a good one! The sculpture park is located on the north end of downtown Seattle, just a few blocks from the Space Needle.
The art at this park is in the form of some large and sometimes very unusual sculptures. A giant typewriter eraser anyone? It's great to walk around and look at all the sculptures here, but the park is also a nice place just to enjoy being outside. It is in a great location near the water, so comes complete with gorgeous views of Puget Sound, the Olympic Mountains, the ferries, sailboats, and of course, the Space Needle.
If you are walking here from downtown or Seattle Center is really is not far, but it is on the side of a fairly steep hill, so be aware that you will have a couple of blocks (not many, just 2 or 3) to climb back up when you are done. But, it's an experience that's well worth it! And it's free!
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"Scenic stroll along the waterfront"
We brought our 2 year old son here to walk/run around a bit before lunch and he had a lot of fun meandering along the well maintained walkway/trails that led down to the water. Our son wasn't interested in any of the sculptures at all, but just enjoyed running down the paths, looking at people and other kids, and the triple whammy of watching boats, airplanes, and trains all from one place! On a nice day, this is a highly recommended place to go out for a pleasant and relaxing stroll.
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