page_title: West Seattle
section_title: Parks and recreation
hierarchical_section_title: West Seattle / Parks and recreation
caption_attribution_description: English: Aerial view of West Seattle and the Puget Sound and Olympic Mountains to the west
context_page_description: West Seattle is a conglomeration of neighborhoods in Seattle, Washington, United States. It comprises two of the thirteen districts, Delridge and Southwest, and encompasses all of Seattle west of the Duwamish River. It was incorporated as an independent town in 1902 before being annexed by Seattle five years later. Among the area's attractions are its saltwater beach parks along Elliott Bay and Puget Sound, including Alki Beach Park and Lincoln Park. The area is also known for its views of the Olympic Mountains to the west and the Cascade Range to the east. One-third of Seattle's green space and urban forest is located in West Seattle, much of it in the West Duwamish Greenbelt.
context_section_description: West Seattle has beautiful parks along the water front, including Lincoln Park and the Emma Schmitz Overlook to Jack Block park facing the port. The West Seattle Golf Course, West Seattle Stadium and Camp Long Outdoor Learning Center are found in the middle of the peninsula with unique opportunities to recreate outdoors including overnight camping in rustic cabins.  In addition, Seattle Parks and Recreation maintains Community Centers (Alki, Delridge, and Hiawatha), Coleman Pool, SouthWest Pool and the SouthWest Teen Life Center. There is a historic bath house on Alki Beach as well as the Dakota Place Park with its restored light station.
caption: Aerial view of West Seattle from the east, with the Puget Sound, Bainbridge Island, and the Olympic Mountains to the west
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