Take A Tree Walk

Trees for Neighborhoods offers over 40 self-guided tree walks throughout Seattle. Created in partnership with volunteers, these walks celebrate the conifer wonderland of winter, the brilliance of spring blooms, the shady fullness of summer, and the bountiful color of fall. No matter the season, trees in Seattle are fascinating to explore. On walks you will learn about each tree's name and species, unique characteristics, history, cultural importance and more. We invite you to join us in celebrating Seattle’s awe-inspiring urban forest by taking self-guided tree walks through your own or another beloved neighborhood.

Where can I find Tree Walks?

Visit our Tree Walk Experience map to find self-guided walks of various lengths, tree types, and locations across Seattle. These web maps, designed to be used on a mobile device as you walk, have photos and information about each tree. They are also fun to explore from the comfort of home on your web browser.

Join a Tree Walk

The Trees for Neighborhoods program hosts in-person Tree Walks that are guided by volunteers and staff. Visit our Events page to find dates and times for upcoming Tree Walks.

Featured Tree Walk: Seattle Waterfront

In September 2025, the grand opening of the Seattle Waterfront heralded a new era for an iconic Seattle place. In celebration of this new community space, created after the removal of the Alaskan Way Viaduct, volunteers and staff created two new Waterfront Tree Walks. One walk, a ten-tree short loop created in partnership with the Seattle Aquarium, is perfect for families. The longer Waterfront Tree Walk spans about ½ mile from Pike Place Market down to Habitat Beach and highlights the incredible trees, green stormwater infrastructure, and environmental ingenuity of this space. 
 
Have questions about a walk or want to find a PDF version of a walk? Email us at: TreesForNeighborhoods@Seattle.gov  

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