Kruckeberg Botanic Garden — Attraction in Shoreline

Kruckeberg botanical garden is a hidden gem in Shoreline. I was surprised by how large the garden was. At first glance, I was thinking it would be quite small especially considering there were maybe 10 total parking spots and the first area you visit with the nursery is pretty small. However, there is a path that leads downhill that reveals a large portion of the garden with a wide variety of local bushes, shrubs, and trees. There is a nice water feature with calm waterfalls and plants. Another surprise was the rather large wooden and copper statue in the garden. It looks almost like a T. rex skull but I believe is a sculpture of wooden with copper pieces installed in different pieces. It begs to be climbed but has quite a smooth surface so I wouldn’t necessarily recommend it. I spent almost an hour here but could spend even more time if I just wanted to relax and enjoy the serenity of the garden. I hope to return and explore more gardens in the...

Such an amazing gem in Shoreline area, just 10 mins from the Northgate mall in Seattle. So many unusual trees and plants to see, plus numerous NW native plants. Easily would go back in other seasons to see another side of the garden. I would highly recommend the private, guided tour, worth the money for the wonderful insight Joe Abken offered into the art, gardens and the family that built it. Not easy terrain for mobility challenged (not wheel chair accessible into the main garden area) but they are working on that. This is one of the botanical treasures that is run mostly on donations, fundraisers and plant sales so large upgrades can be challenging. Donate if you can when you visit....

Lots of shade, small parking lot with one handicap space. Lovely grounds for walking - some hilly areas are not easily accessible but an all-terrain wheelchair may do. Lovely selection of native plants at onsite nursery, with helpful staff and volunteers. In winter (Nov-Feb), closes 2 hours earlier at 3 pm. Kid and family friendly: short hike to creative outdoor space with all-ages stuff to crawl on. Dog-friendly but for calm pooches: This is a quiet place to walk and roam. Onsite features include beautiful native plants in bloom around trails (mostly unpaved), meadow, woodlands, and small outdoor performance area. Nice carvings and other artwork...