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Union Bay Natural Area & Center for Urban Horticulture

Free Admission Natural Area & Wildlife Trails

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University of Washington Botanic Gardens

The 74-acre Union Bay Natural Area and surrounding Center for Urban Horticulture grounds are open daily to the public from dawn to dusk free of charge, offering 4 miles of shoreline and natural walking trails near campus. Operating status confirmed: Official UW Botanic Gardens portal confirms the grounds and Union Bay Natural Area are open daily from dawn to dusk.

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Address
3501 NE 41st St, Seattle, WA 98195
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Last checked
Aug 14, 2026
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