The West Seattle Trails Alliance (WSTA) The Neighborhoods of West Seattle

When people think of West Seattle, to promote and improve this trail The West Seattle Trails Alliance has West Seattle is composed of many neighborhoods, each with their unique style and charm. Some offer the they think of great neighborhoods, network. three main goals: bustle of many small shops, beautiful gardens and a boulder to rockclimb, or maybe quiet beaches and scenic viewpoints. Below are short descriptions of the neighborhoods, but words cannot do them justice. Give them a greenspace, parks, and business 1) to seek funding for the capital cost wander and experience what they have to offer. districts. All residents of West Seattle should of the Wayfinding system

be able to access a well maintained Admiral The Admiral neighborhood is located at the Fauntleroy Fauntleroy sits astride both Lincoln Park Pigeon Point Pigeon Point (formerly Pigeon Hill) 2) to continually improve pedestrian north end on a promontory of the West Seattle peninsula. and Fauntleroy Cove, into which runs Fauntleroy Creek, is the northern promontory of Puget Ridge, the eastern- These destinations are linked trail for recreation and to go about infrastructure in the trail network The neighborhood boasts a vital commercial center one of many restored salmon creeks in West Seattle. The most ridgeline of the West Seattle Peninsula. This neigh- that provides a focal point for the community at the neighborhood is one of beaches on the western side borhood, a collection of early Craftsman and Bungalow together by a network of walking their daily life. ‘Wayfinding’ devices intersection of Admiral Way and SW California Avenue. with the Vashon and Kitsap Peninsula (Southworth) ferry homes, is a compact, completely tree-covered enclave 3) to link neighborhood groups Amenities in the neighborhood include The Hiawatha dock, rising quickly up steep hills to the east. Originally an with views of West Seattle, Downtown, the Duwamish Community Center and Playground, the West Seattle “end-o-line” for a streetcar, the area has many parks and Waterway and both Olympic and Cascade mountain trails. The West Seattle Trails -- things like kiosks, maps, and and neighbors so that may also be Library, Schmitz Park (53 acres of primary forest donated pleasant, tree-lined streets with great views of the Sound ranges. Its proximity to the Spokane Low Bridge, Longfel- advocates for the trail network by an early Admiral landowner), and several outstanding and Olympic Mountains. low Creek, and West Marginal-Green River Trails makes Alliance (WSTA), with community signs -- help people to use the trails viewpoints providing unique and magnificent views of it a natural crossroads. Just down the hill is the Delridge Elliott Bay and Seattle’s downtown. Genesee The Genesee neighborhood lies immediately neighborhood with restaurants, clubs, shops and cafes. partners and members, is working frequently and easily. We hope you can join us! west of Alaska Junction and consists of both Genesee Valley Alki When West Seattle was annexed to Seattle in and Genesee Hill. Both these areas offer territorial views of Puget Ridge This long established community sits 1907, Alki and Alki Beach were still remote areas from the West Seattle Peninsula and are single-family neighbor- on the easternmost ridge (Puget Ridge) of West Seattle the rest of the city, and a favorite summer haunt for hoods on tree-lined and very low traffic streets. Genesee and includes tree-lined 16th and 8th Avenues, both of Seattleites because of its bungalows and extensive beach Hill area also offers expansive views of Puget Sound includ- which offer outstanding views of the Duwamish River areas. Today Alki and Alki Beach are home to both ing views up the Bainbridge Island coast as well as a com- and Seattle Harbor and Downtown. The neighborhood single-family and apartment/condo dwellers who relish plete panoramic view of the Olympic Mountains. There are includes the South Seattle Community College. The the short walks to the beach and the extensive parks and a number of viewpoint areas located in cul-de-sacs which southern edge of the neighborhood features Riverview open space which are an integral element of this north allow visitors to track Puget Sound boat traffic. Park, an expansive playground and natural area with slope and beach area of West Seattle. Alki Avenue is trails leading down to the Duwamish River. lined with local businesses and restaurants, coffee shops High Point So named because of its location on and pubs. Seattle’s highest hill, High Point is being redeveloped into Riverview Riverview neighborhood sits atop Puget a sustainable and green neighborhood by a consortium of Ridge, between South Seattle Community College to Arbor Heights Arbor Heights sits atop the south- public and private developers. The area offers a rich array the north and the Riverview Playfield to the south. A ern ridge point on West Seattle’s west side just south of of parks, open spaces, recreation, and education facilities. trail connects the playfield through the West Duwamish Fauntleroy. The area is high in elevation and offers out- Streets are tree-lined and, because of the elevation, offer Greenbelt to West Marginal Way and the river valley standing views west and south of Puget Sound, Vashon outstanding views of the harbor and downtown Seattle, below. The area is a tree-lined single-family neighbor- and Blake Islands, and shipping traffic headed for the Port both set against a stunning backdrop featuring the Cascade hood with parks and schools interspersed. Many of the of Tacoma. The south end of Arbor Heights has many mountain range, including Mt. Baker. roads in this area offer outstanding territorial views. The arroyas and natural areas including Seola Park, which neighborhood is among the city’s most wooded areas. sits in a secluded and natural area at the south end and Highland Park Highland Park sits astride West includes beach access. Seattle’s eastern-most ridge with tree-lined streets offering South Park Originally it’s own town alongside the territorial views of West Seattle and the Duwamish Water- Duwamish River, South Park is a riverside community Delridge Delridge sits between the Longfellow Creek way. The neighborhood features South Seattle Community with a small but growing downtown and several recently valley to the west and Puget Ridge to the east. The north College, with its arboretum and Chinese Gardens (under added features such as a new library and community end is known as Youngstown after an old steel mill town development) at the north end and the commercial and center. The area is very much a river-oriented com- in Ohio. The area was historically a working class enclave dining district of White Center at the south end. In between munity with tree-lined streets dead-ending right at the for Boeing and steel plant workers and is experiencing these are multiple access areas which lead to a collection of river’s edge, offering many pleasant and unique walks in a renaissance with new cultural and park facilities and area parks and the largest greenbelt in the city – the West a small area. dining. The Longfellow Creek Legacy Trail ends in this Duwamish Greenbelt. neighborhood. On its way to Elliott Bay, the creek flows Westwood Westwood sits on either side of the openly through several magnificent little parks adjacent to Junction Neighborhood The Alaska Junction is Longfellow Creek Legacy Trail. Many of the area’s Priority Trails the Delridge Community Center. West Seattle’s “downtown” and California Avenue SW is recreational facilities are within an easy walk, including the area’s “Main Street.” In addition to the many ameni- the Southwest Athletic Complex, Denny Middle School Though West Seattle has an extensive Duwamish West Seattleites can already celebrate Fairmont The Fairmont (and Fairmont Springs) ties and shops along California, the area is home to several and Sealth High School. The area also features West neighborhoods are located on the east and west sides thousand residents, who enjoy “walk anywhere” conve- Seattle’s only shopping center – Westwood Village. network of trails, the trails listed below to Spokane improvements to the trail network on this of Fauntleroy Way SW in one of West Seattle’s many nience. The residents work with businesses to host events Directly across from the shopping center lies Roxhill Park, are all priorities for infrastructure This trail is a needed connection to Alki map: valleys. The neighborhood is completely tree-lined and and maintain the area with clean-up crews, and continue to a restored peat bog where Longfellow Creek begins its improvement. and from Longfellow Creek. consists of mostly single-family housing with apartments add new street amenities such as benches, small parks and flow north. “Snake Hill”, a segment of trail that con- and condos lining Fauntleroy Way. A prominent feature landscaping. of the area is Fairmont Playground, which is sited in the These “trails” are a combination of Morgan Junction nects High Point, Camp Long, and Del- White Center White Center (Seattle and unin- lowlands adjacent to one of the ridges that defines this Morgan Junction Morgan Junction is an attractive corporated King County) is one of Puget Sound’s most established park trails, favorite stretches Loop Trail ridge, was chosen to receive funding for valley area. A short walk to the west is California Avenue community located at the intersection of Fauntleroy Way culturally and ethnically diverse areas. Parks surround of sidewalk along a road, calm streets A loop trail connecting Morgan Junc- sidewalks through the City of Seattle’s SW, West Seattle’s “Main Street,” and a short climb east SW, California Avenue SW and SW Morgan Street. The this multi-national urban village and include some of the without sidewalks, or primitive dirt and 2007 Neighborhood Street Fund. is 35th Avenue near Camp Long, High Point Community neighborhood contains more than 10,000 residents and area’s most pristine open spaces – Westcrest Park and tion, Orchard Street Ravine, Solstice Park, Center and Playground. gravel trails. They can be enjoyed in part 140 businesses, with expansive views toward Puget Sound White Center Park. In the summer months, the area Lincoln Park, and Lowman Beach Park, or downtown Seattle. hosts a multiple-venue music festival the second Friday or in full. Use the map on the other side the Morgan Junction Loop covers approxi- The same 2007 Neighborhood Street Fund of each month. to gage distance and time. mately 2.5 miles. program has provided funding for more Alki sidewalks - a much-needed addition Schmitz Park to enhance the beachfront. This resource Barton/Henderson Street to Alki Beach serves not just residents but visitors drawn Park Boulevard A short trail, this trail feels even shorter, to Alki from all over Seattle and beyond, Adopt-a-Kiosk Program Although it is busier than Kenyon Street, since it’s packed with views, woodland contributing to the economic vitality of this area of Seattle. Barton Street connects many green spaces walks, shops and restaurants, and (of The adopt-a-kiosk program is an be more successful and less susceptible and contains only one staircase. This route course), beach access. connects Westcrest Park, Westwood Shop- Another important route receiving funds, opportunity for residents, businesses to damage that other public amenities this time through 2008 Pedestrian Safety ping Center, the Longfellow Creek Legacy Thistle Street owners, community groups, or others to sometimes incur, like disrepair or graffiti. funding (provided for by the Seattle City Trail, Roxhill Park, and Fauntleroy Park. Park Boulevard adopt one of the future wayfinding kiosks. To hear more about the Adopt-a-Kiosk Council), is the Sanislo Staircase. This stair- This route is a good south east-west con- case connects Delrdige Avenue SW and The idea behind the Adopt-a-Kiosk program, contact Charles Redmond of River to Sound nector, offering amazing views especially Myrtle Street near Sanislo Elementary. The Pathway on the west-end. It connects two of West program is for the neighborhood to the West Seattle Trails Alliance Steering Sanislo Staircase will be made safer and This trans-peninsular trail is the easi- Seattle’s largest parks – Westcrest and take ownership of the kiosk. When this Committee at [email protected]. est walking link from east to west, and will receive a facelift. Lincoln, and also connects the Highland happens, the wayfinding system will passes over three ridges and three Park neighborhood, Westwood Village, watersheds. Users traveling these routes the Longfellow Creek Legacy Trail, Sealth experience some of West Seattle’s great- High School, Denny Middle School, and est treasures including: Puget Sound, the the Southwest Community Center. Longfellow Legacy Creek Trail, the High Point Community, the Graham Street Gre- enway, Lincoln Park, Riverview Trail, the Green Crescent Trail, and the Duwamish key: River & Bike Trail. WARNING: The stair- shops and view- woodland beach cases are very steep, so this trail is not restaurants point area access recommended for strollers or the elderly.

Funding and support for this map, and the Dells and Ridges Project was provided for by the fol- Neighborhoods on Foot Community Resources lowing contributors: M a p S e r i e s

West Seattle Farmers Market round to the public and is located at Delridge Neighborhoods Development www.seattlefarmersmarkets.org 3003 61st Avenue SW. Association (DNDA) Seattle Department West Seattle’s best opportunity to buy www.dnda.org of Neighborhoods fresh and local from Washington State’s King County Food and Fitness A non-profit organization committed to West small family farmers. It’s open year-round, Initiative (KCFFI) improving West Seattle, particularly in the every Sunday, from 10 am to 2 pm at 44th http://king.wsu.edu/foodandfarms/KCFFI.html Delridge area. They work with surrounding National Park Service (NPS) Avenue SW and Alaska Street. businesses, organizations and local The NPS’s Rivers, Trails, and Conservation The KCFFI s a community coalition government to help fund neighborhood Seattle Assistance Program supports community- formed in 2006 to begin planning for a projects, provide affordable housing, and Southwest Youth & Family Services ten year initiative. The vision for the KCFFI based conservation programs by providing build a thriving community. technical assistance. www.swyfs.org is “Creating vibrant communities that Trails support access to locally grown, healthy, SYFS offers counseling, education, and affordable food and safe and inviting West Seattle Chamber of Commerce family support programs for people in West places for physical activity and play—for Feet First 2008 www.wschamber.com Feet First is an advocacy organization Seattle, White Center, and South Park. everyone.” Its focus communities are building walkable communities. We help Delridge and White Center. The Chamber addresses the concerns of local business owners and works for the people take simple steps to create better Sustainable West Seattle overall well-being of West Seattle. places to live, learn, shop, work, and www.sws.brizone.com The Nature Consortium play - a world that cares about health, community, and design. SWS is “a community of empowered www.naturec.org Alaska Junction - West Seattle Junction citizens actively leading West Seattle TNC is a West Seattle-based nonprofit Association Our “Neighborhoods on Foot” Map Series toward greater self-reliance, local organization whose mission is to teach Promoting the local businesses of Alaska Our walking maps engage community democracy, social justice, and existence in environmental lessons through the members, make it easier for people to harmony with life on earth.” Junction. New to the Junction is Art Walk creative arts and hands-on conservation on the second Thursday of each month, walk, and educate neighbors about local work. On-going volunteer work parties issues. 6-9pm. Wander your way through Junction DRAFT 4/25/2008 Morgan Community Association are open to the public and include forest businesses that host different local Artists’ ecology talks and performing artists e-mail: [email protected] www.morganjunction.org work. coming out to the woods to play while telephone: 206.652.2310 (MoCA) is a grassroots association of volunteers work. web: www.feetfirst.info people who have a stake in the future of Community Councils: the Morgan Junction neighborhood. Southwest District Council White Center Community Admiral Neighborhood Association Development Association (WCCDA) The Log House Museum Alki Community Council www.wccda.org Fairmount Community Association www.loghousemuseum.org The WCCDA is a community-led Fauntleroy Community Association This museum focuses on the Duwamish organization that seeks to improve the Junction Neighborhood Organization Peninsula from 1851 to today. Surrounded quality of life for White Center residents. Morgan Community Association by a Pacific Northwest native plant garden, Delridge District Council B u i l d i n g W a l k a b l e C o m m u n i t i e s this community treasure is open year-