Public park in Seattle, Washington, U.S.
The park in 2024 Bhy Kracke Park (also known asComstock Place Park )[ 1] is a public park inSeattle 'sQueen Anne neighborhood, in theU.S. state of Washington. It is on the southeast side of Queen Anne Hill, between Bigelow Avenue (part ofQueen Anne Boulevard ) and 5th Avenue North. The park offers views of theCascade Range ,downtown Seattle ,Lake Union , and theSpace Needle .[ 2]
The park was named for Werner H. "Bhy" Kracke, who deeded the property to the city shortly after his death in 1971, along with $20,000 to develop it.[ 3] [ 4] It was designed by landscape architect Roy Lehner to center around a winding trail between two levels—the viewpoint at the top and other amenities at the bottom.[ 5] Bhy Kracke Park has azaleas, magnolias, and rhododendrons. It has been described as "one of the best hidden parks" in the city.[ 6] Bhy Kracke has been considered for an off-leash dog park.[ 7]
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