Schmitz Preserve Park Walking Tour

53-acre Schmitz Preserve Park was donated to the City of Seattle in pieces between 1908 and 1912. The most generous portion came from a German immigrant/banker/realtor named Ferdinand Schmitz, who served on the park commission during those years. He and his wife Emma donated the land “to be used perpetually…for park purposes…in order that certain natural features be preserved.” This park is one of only two Seattle parks where our magnificent old-growth coniferous forest is still largely intact.

The Olmsted Brothers firm developed design drawings for the park in 1909. The design included a shelter house and pergola, a trail system, a scenic pool, and waterfalls within the park.

Tour details:

• This loop tour is approximately 1.5 miles long.
• Park trails are steep at times and can be muddy. Please wear appropriate footwear.
• Meet at the Schmitz Park trailhead at the intersection of SW Admiral Way and SW Stevens Street, 5463 SW Stevens Street.
• King County Bus routes 50 and 56 travel on SW Admiral Way and have stops near the trailhead.
• Suggested parking is along Stevens Street.

Please email [email protected] if you have any questions.

Host or Publisher Friends of Seattle's Olmsted Parks