Volunteer Park

Introduction

Volunteer Park in Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood covers about 48 acres and is one of the city's most culturally rich parks. Designed by the Olmsted Brothers in the late 19th century, its sweeping lawns, towering firs, and classical water basin create an elegant garden atmosphere. The park holds three heavyweight cultural institutions: the Seattle Asian Art Museum in a 1933 Art Deco building with a fine Asian collection; the Volunteer Park Conservatory, Seattle's oldest glass conservatory, showing orchids, carnivorous plants, and seasonal flowers year-round; and the 1900 Volunteer Park Reservoir, now converted to underground storage with parkland above. On the lawn stands Henry Moore's bronze Black Sun, one of Seattle's most recognizable modern artworks. Away from downtown bustle, the park is a favorite for morning runs, dog walks, and picnics, and a half-day destination for artsy visitors linking the museum and conservatory.

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