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Cal Anderson Park

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Google (3285) 4.3
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Visitors praise Cal Anderson Park for its sports facilities like soccer fields and skate parks, as well as its walking paths and picnic areas, with some highlighting its significance as a historic protest site. However, several reviewers express feeling uneasy or unsafe in the park, with some describing it as no longer a pleasant place to stroll, particularly for certain demographics.

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100 Dexter Avenue, Watertown
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1 206-684-4075
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About this place Cal Anderson Park

Cal Anderson Park, named for Cal Anderson, Washington's first openly gay state lawmaker, matters to Seattle's LGBTQ+ community. You'll find it at 100 Dexter Avenue in Capitol Hill, and it’s more than just a patch of grass—it’s a physical link to the city’s queer history and activism.

While not a bar or club, this cruising area is a different sort of meeting spot. Capitol Hill itself is Seattle's most LGBTQ+-friendly neighborhood, with a long history of queer culture, activism, and social spaces. The park is where you can take in that welcoming vibe, understand the geographical and cultural center of Seattle's LGBTQ+ scene.

You’re in a neighborhood known for progressive values and a strong queer community. If you care about the history, or just want to enjoy Seattle’s outdoor spaces, or check out Capitol Hill’s other LGBTQ+-friendly businesses, this park is a meaningful stop. Its name honors a key figure in Washington state’s LGBTQ+ political past, making it a good place to connect with the community's roots and its role in the city.

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Ashli
Ashli Jun 2026

trans girl safe space

Rein Irving
Rein Irving Jun 2026

Top o the line

Shama Farag
Shama Farag Jun 2026

Cutie Fest at Cal Anderson Park. Free vending and tabling opportunities for aspiring artists, craftsmen, and organisers!

Sean Kerawala
Sean Kerawala May 2026
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Cakey Cake May 2026
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julio sierra May 2026
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Xiaowei Chen May 2026

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Last updated on 3 August 2026

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