Went here on a delightful crisp autumn morning during the week. While I had lived in Seattle for a couple of years I had only gotten around to visiting this park, one of the oldest in the city. Designed by the Olmsted brothers in the early 20th century it is a compact 48 acre park in Capitol Hill. It features the Volunteer Park Conservatory and the Asian Art Museum as central points of interest. The grounds are landscaped to encourage walks along the winding paths through fields framed by mature trees. A children’s playground is at the northeast corner and has a fairly large selection of climbers, swings and so on plus a decent field for running around in. The conservatory has a large collection of plants housed in a lovely building of a classic 19th century greenhouse. We did not go in as there was a flower show on at the time and we didn’t feel motivated to pay the entrance fee for the show. The centerpiece of the park is the large and beautiful art deco Asian Art museum. We happened to be there on the Free Friday that occurs at the end of each month. The museum houses a diverse collection of Asian art both contemporary and historical. The contemporary exhibit was towards the back of the building in an addition that is a delight in and of itself with its floor to ceiling windows that open to a view of the wooded park while bathing the interior in natural light. Even if you have little knowledge or exposure to Asian art this museum will have something for everyone. In front of the museum the landscaping opens up to a great view of the city and the reservoir just below the top. Off to the side is an amphitheater that holds presentations in the warmer months. Several formal ponds are near the open area in front of the museum that offer seating and a view of the lily pads. Benches are scattered throughout the park. At the south end of the park is the water tower that has a viewing platform that offers grand views of the city. We did not go up to the platform so I cannot vouch for the boast but am confident the views are excellent. Overall a great little park with a lot to do and adjacent to the numerous restaurants and shops of Capitol Hill.