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The location was previously the private garden of the home of Reginald and Maude Parsons since 1905. In 1956 their children donated the property to the city.
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a "a prim urban oasis", and by another guide a "secret garden for non-tourists". The park sits at one end of
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National Trust Guide Seattle: America's Guide for Architecture and History Travelers
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According to the city Parks Department and city guides by
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and others, the location is popular for summer weddings.
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Urban Park
Seattle, Washington
Coordinates
47°37′47″N 122°21′58″W / 47.62972°N 122.36611°W / 47.62972; -122.36611
Seattle Parks and Recreation
Seattle Landmark
Queen Anne
Seattle
Washington
Fodor's
West Highland Drive
Betty Bowen Viewpoint
Kerry Park
Lonely Planet
City of Seattle landmark
"Landmarks and Designation"


Official city landmarks
Fodor's Pacific Northwest
ISBN
978-0-676-90150-4
Not For Tourists Guide to Seattle 2016
ISBN
978-1-5107-0025-3
Insight Guide Seattle
ISBN
978-981-234-957-6
Seattle Stairway Walks: An Up-and-Down Guide to City Neighborhoods

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