Seattle Sensory Garden

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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!

Two people with differing abilities enjoying the Sensory Garden.Our work parties are coming - October 17 and 18, both 10...
10/12/2026

Two people with differing abilities enjoying the Sensory Garden.
Our work parties are coming - October 17 and 18, both 10 am to noon.

Our next work party is Saturday, September 26 10 AM to 12. Perhaps these two will play us a nice tune while we’re workin...
09/13/2026

Our next work party is Saturday, September 26 10 AM to 12. Perhaps these two will play us a nice tune while we’re working.😊

Lots of enjoyment of the Story Walk! Our next work party is soon - Sunday 9/13
09/07/2026

Lots of enjoyment of the Story Walk! Our next work party is soon - Sunday 9/13

The Lillies are at their height - both in size and in bloom!We will have another work party next Saturday, August 15 10 ...
08/09/2026

The Lillies are at their height - both in size and in bloom!
We will have another work party next Saturday, August 15 10 am-noon

Such sensory joy - touch and smell, and the sight is lovely! Come to the work party Sunday August 9 10am-noon and see ou...
08/08/2026

Such sensory joy - touch and smell, and the sight is lovely! Come to the work party Sunday August 9 10am-noon and see our surprise! The Lillies are spectacular!

Such a joy to be a part of the Disability Pride event at the Zoo today.
07/27/2026

Such a joy to be a part of the Disability Pride event at the Zoo today.

Having fun preparing sensory treats for the DisabilityPride day at the Zoo/Sensory Garden July 26 10-2
07/25/2026

Having fun preparing sensory treats for the DisabilityPride day at the Zoo/Sensory Garden July 26 10-2

See these Asiatic Lillie’s at our work party on Saturday July 12 , 10 am -noon
07/12/2026

See these Asiatic Lillie’s at our work party on Saturday July 12 , 10 am -noon

What a fun place to practice sensory skills! See you at the work party, Saturday June 20, 10am-noon
06/19/2026

What a fun place to practice sensory skills! See you at the work party, Saturday June 20, 10am-noon

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

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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