Where to see Great Blue Heron in Washington

Cougar Mountain Regional Wildland Park

Family Friendly Trails and Forest Bathing

You might spot Pacific Banana Slug and Oregon Forestsnail.

Discovery Park

Nature Trails, Birdwatching, Coastal Views, Historic Lighthouse, Wildlife Sanctuary, Family Friendly, Hiking, Puget Sound

You might spot Great Blue Heron, Aggregating Anemone, and Ochre Sea Star.

Marymoor Park

Bird Watching and Concert Venue

You might spot Rock Pigeon, Great Blue Heron, and Duck.

Pike Place Market

Artisan Crafts and Family Friendly

You might spot Rock Pigeon, American Crow, and Pigeon Guillemot.

Pioneer Square

Architecture and Art Galleries

You might spot Rock Pigeon, American Crow, and Olympic Gull.

Union Bay Natural Area

Accessible and Bird Watching

You might spot Western Skunk Cabbage, Thimbleberry, and Barred Owl.

East Park

Nature, Wildlife, Hiking, Coastal, Family Friendly, Birdwatching, Marine Life, Photography, Free Admission, Kitsap County

You might spot Horned Nudibranch and Madrone Skin Miner.

Illahee State Park

Marine Camping, Old Growth Forest, Birdwatching, Fishing, Shellfishing, Family Friendly, Hiking, Boating, Wildlife Viewing.

You might spot Surf Scoter, Horned Grebe, and Salmonberry.

Seattle Aquarium

Aquarium and Conservation

You might spot Sea Otter, Harbor Seal, and Northern Fur Seal.

Carl S. English, Jr., Botanical Gardens

Botanical Garden and English Landscape

You might spot Northern Flicker, American Robin, and Great Blue Heron.

Peter Roose Homestead

Family Friendly and Hiking

You might spot Purple Shore Crab, Western Bunchberry, and Mule Deer.

Port Townsend Historic District

Arts And Culture and Family Friendly

You might spot Mule Deer, Yellow Sand Verbena, and Bald Eagle.

Gas Works Park

Waterfront, Historic Site, Panoramic Views, Kite Flying, Family Friendly, Photography, Urban Park, Walking Trails

You might spot Canada Goose, Daisy, and Duck.

Seattle Aquarium

Aquarium and Conservation

You might spot Octopus, Sea Otter, and Harbor Seal.

Cougar Mountain Zoo

Animal Encounters and Educational

You might spot Tiger, Ring-Tailed Lemur, and Caribou.

Jarstad Park

Nature Park, Walking Trails, Family Friendly, Wildlife Observation, Salmon Viewing, Picnic Area, Ada Accessible, Birdwatching

You might spot Purple Foxglove, Tansy, and Broad-Leaved Sweet Pea.

Lake Union Park

Waterfront, Urban Park, Maritime History, Family Friendly, Museums, Accessible, Boating, Birdwatching, Seattle Skyline Views, Events, Wildlife.

You might spot Canada Goose, Duck, and American Coot.

Madison Park

Lakefront, Swimming, Family Friendly, Scenic Views, Urban Oasis, Birdwatching, Recreational, Walkable, Community Park, Nature.

You might spot Strawberry Tree, Duck, and American Beaver.

Stan Sayres Memorial Park

Lakeside, Hydroplane Racing, Boating, Rowing, Sailing, Birdwatching, Family Friendly, Scenic Views, Wildlife Viewing, Picnic Spot

You might spot Duck, American Tuliptree, and Great Blue Heron.

Washington Park Arboretum

Botanical Garden, Wildlife Viewing, Hiking, Family Friendly, Wheelchair Accessible, Birdwatching, Nature Photography, Dog Friendly (leashed)

You might spot Duck, Great Blue Heron, and Western Redcedar.

Evergreen Rotary Park

Family Friendly, Accessible, Birdwatching, Waterfront, Playground, Picnic, Boating, Community Events, Trails, Wildlife

You might spot American Wigeon and Madrone Skin Miner.

Seaquest State Park

"hiking", "camping", "wildlife Viewing", "mount St. Helens", "family Friendly", "accessible", "birdwatching", "wetlands"

You might spot Western Yellow Pond-Lily, Rose Spirea, and Fireweed.

American Camp - San Juan Island National Historical Park

Bird Watching and Coastal

You might spot Red Fox, Ghost Pipe, and Armenian Blackberry.

Lake Washington Boulevard

Biking, Walking, Running, Scenic Views, Nature, Wildlife Viewing, Family Friendly, Wheelchair Accessible, Olmsted Parks, Lakefront, Cycling.

You might spot Prostrate Knotweed, Common Dandelion, and Duck.

Saltwater State Park

You might spot Bigleaf Maple, Western Redcedar, and Aggregating Anemone.