Seattle Sensory Garden

Seattle Sensory Garden It will be a hands-on, accessible, safe experience for all. Fundraising is ongoing and plans for the next phase are underway.

An inclusive garden designed for all ages and abilities to experience nature through the five senses in imaginative, therapeutic, educational and life enhancing ways. The Seattle Sensory Garden builds upon the beauty of the historic Woodland Park Rose Garden to provide an inclusive and sustainable place to explore the senses. Our goal is to create a unique sensory experience that helps individuals

of all ages and abilities become aware and engaged in the ever-changing world around us and for all to learn how others with disabilities experience the garden and the world. The contrast of natural and manmade elements in the garden: of shape and texture, of color and pattern, of light and shadow, of sound and silence, of varied scents as plants come into bloom, will heighten awareness of each of the five senses and are designed to engage the visitor with the surrounding natural environment. Plans include accessible pathways and raised beds, Braille guides, water features, places to hide and climb as well as plantings designed to stimulate the senses of sight, sound, touch and movement. Ground was broken in June 2011 for the onsite demonstration garden at the NE corner of the Rose Garden. Accessible pathways were built by a dedicated core of volunteers, planting selected and labeled to educate as to the sensory elements engaged by the visitor. Volunteers are always welcome to join us and help our garden grow!

The allium smell of onion, and the Japanese snowbell (Styrex) tree smells of early summer!Come bring all your senses and...
06/06/2026

The allium smell of onion, and the Japanese snowbell (Styrex) tree smells of early summer!Come bring all your senses and work with us on Sunday, June 14 10 am -noon

05/16/2026

The Cammisia are in full bloom - and scent!They were an important food source in this region. See you on Saturday May 16 10-noon for a tidy up

Staking up the lillies with donated bamboo stakes.See you at the next work parties - Sat May 10 and Sun May 17
04/27/2026

Staking up the lillies with donated bamboo stakes.
See you at the next work parties - Sat May 10 and Sun May 17

The lilies are emerging, full of promise! I can almost smell them!Work party - Sunday April 12, 10-noon
04/10/2026

The lilies are emerging, full of promise! I can almost smell them!
Work party - Sunday April 12, 10-noon

Many delightful scents in the Garden. We will tidy on March 22 10-noon
03/11/2026

Many delightful scents in the Garden. We will tidy on March 22 10-noon

The Sensory Garden has so many different scents to enjoy right now! We will have our next 'work party' February 15 10am-...
02/02/2026

The Sensory Garden has so many different scents to enjoy right now! We will have our next 'work party' February 15 10am-noon

So many surprises in the sensory garden, we found four types of mushrooms. How many can you find ?We will be tidying up ...
10/27/2025

So many surprises in the sensory garden, we found four types of mushrooms. How many can you find ?We will be tidying up the garden again on November 9 from 10 AM to noon

Smelling the Lillies is such a delight! See you at the ‘garden tidy up’ Saturday August 16 10-noon?
08/15/2025

Smelling the Lillies is such a delight! See you at the ‘garden tidy up’ Saturday August 16 10-noon?

06/21/2025

Quick note! We will wait to start at 11 today as rain should be lighter☔️🌧️💧

06/21/2025

Come on up to the sensory garden before you go down the hill for the Fremont fair.
We will be tidying the garden from 10 AM until noon. See you there!

Address

700 N 50th Street
Seattle, WA
98103

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 8pm
Tuesday 7am - 8pm
Wednesday 7am - 8pm
Thursday 7am - 8pm
Friday 7am - 8pm
Saturday 7am - 8pm
Sunday 7am - 8pm

Telephone

+12069998370

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