Hamilton Viewpoint

Hamilton Viewpoint is a 16.9-acre (6.8 ha) public park in the West Seattle neighborhood of Seattle, Washington, United States. It was acquired by the city in 1914 and became a park 4 years later. Its namesake is Rupert L. Hamilton, a noted figure in the West Seattle community who helped establish the park. It had previously been known as West Side Park and Duwamish Head Park.[1]

Hamilton Viewpoint
Hamilton Viewpoint with the Space Needle in the distance in 2013.
TypeUrban Park
LocationSeattle, Washington
Coordinates47°35′36″N 122°23′10″W
Area16.9 acres (6.8 ha)
Established1918 (1918)
Operated bySeattle Parks and Recreation

References

  1. Sherwood, Don. "Hamilton Viewpoint History" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2012-07-28. Retrieved 2012-08-22.
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