This year’s Fourth of July walk will be in beautiful Discovery Park. The walk will include the spectacular views from the Daybreak Star Cultural Center, the meadows of Discovery Park, the Fort Lawton Historic District within the Park (pictured above), and the military cemetery. Unlike previous years, this walk will not go down to the beach and thus will avoid the uphill grind!
Date and Time:
Friday, July 4, 2025
Registration 8:30 – 9:30 a.m.
Start Location:
Discovery Park – North Parking Lot
Located in the park, on Texas Way
GPS: 47.66484, -122.41097
Walk Routes:
5K rated 1B, and 10K rated 2B.
Driving Directions:
From I-5, take exit 167 Mercer St./Seattle Center (Northbound drivers: this will be left-hand exit. Southbound drivers: this will be right-hand exit). Exit ramp becomes Mercer St. Continue STRAIGHT on Mercer for 1.5 miles, until it VEERS RIGHT and ends at Elliott Ave. W. Merge RIGHT onto Elliott. Continue on Elliott for 2 miles as it VEERS RIGHT to become 15th Ave. W. From 15th, take the Emerson St./Nickerson St. exit, and then immediate RIGHT to stay on Emerson, as it loops RIGHT to cross bridge over 15th. At the stop sign, turn LEFT and continue on Emerson for 0.5 miles to the end, at next stop sign, at Gilman Ave. W. Turn RIGHT onto Gilman. Continue on Gilman for 0.5 miles to where it seamlessly becomes W. Government Way, and then meanders through residential area for 0.5 miles to the entrance of Discovery Park at 39th Ave. W. Stay STRAIGHT to CROSS 39th Ave. W. and then immediate RIGHT onto Texas Way. Continue on Texas Way for 0.7 miles to the North Parking Lot (signs here will say Kansas Ave. and Illinois Ave.).
Metro Bus:
Route 33.
Comments:
Restrooms available in the park. Pets allowed – leash and clean-up laws apply. Strollers may find the route difficult. Not suitable for wheelchairs. Carry water. Sunscreen and hat strongly recommended. Walking sticks may be useful on trails.
AVA Special Programs:
Walking with America’s Veterans.
ESVA Special Programs:
On the Road Again (Holiday or New to Me).