Chinese Garden temporarily closed.The garden is nice, but small. Nestled inside the college arboretum, which requires entrance into campus. Currently in process of being expanded, but unclear if construction will continue. As you can see from photos, the surrounding area looks like a construction lot, which is exactly what the plot of land was before (it is mentioned in their plaques). Architecture great for themed photos. Pics attached for when I went when it was open.

I remember when this was just an artists rendering in front of a field of scotch broom next to the South Seattle college arboretum. That was about 25 years ago. Its been such a pleasure watching this place grow and mature. After all these years i still visit almost everyday. It is usually peaceful and I can always find somewhere to sit and let go of of the stress of everyday life.

Quiet, serene, spacious, had a variety of things. Large space with shade and sun. Bamboo, water, nice view, green grass, fruit trees, and blooms. Good for a walk. It’s larger than you think. We found a nice private path back of the temple and it was great! Nice gem in the middle of town.

A great place for a spiritual rest from the bustle of the city

This garden is really beautiful. There are trails going through the bamboo thickets that let you feel completely alone.

Went to the kite flying event...fun...garden is worth a look..enjoy

An interesting Chinese Garden nested inside of the community college. Beautiful architectural entrance and a great open space, unlike the typical ponds with koi.

It’s a beautiful park. Photos don’t do it justice! Family friendly. $3.00 to park in the South Seattle College lot out front.

An amazing place and so peaceful.A sanctuary for our precious bees!

So beautiful!!!! Perfect place for a picnic date.

Seattle Chinese Garden is a place weve watched grow and mature since it began. Well worth your visit. The connected SCCC arboretum is icing on the cake...

Super cool structure! Very friendly volunteers serving tea and explaining the history of the Garden. Cant wait for the Tea Room to open!!

Great place to take a stroll.

A hidden Oasis in West Seattle, such a beautiful garden.

Love love love this place! Great scenery, friendly staff and quiet as can be! Had an impromptu photoshoot with my ladies and it was stellar!

Beautiful, well kept, pretty quiet. Friendly staff

Absolutely peaceful experience. You dont want to miss if you are in West Seattle. If I lived here, I would be here often!

Now this is a hidden gem! Tons of flowers and plants to explore here and a vast field to romp around in. Good for grandparents and grandkids alike. There’s also a temple-like structure where events take place. Look out for the peony festival!

Very new place for a Covid walk..

Walked in the summer and that was gone the summer not the walk which lasts forever because I’m a ghost. Now it’s later. Be advised, time isn’t real. More space grows. I counted many beautiful plants and a few ugly ones but ugly is just a genre of beautiful. It’s just a matter of personal preference. I like stumperies, for example, and succulents and carnivore plants. I also like trees and the word pond. The word orchard. Etc. So yeah I haunt, no big whoop.

Vist Chinese temple, sculptures. Hike in surrounding forest (Seattles largest )

Very cool! right next to a small arboretum on the South Seattle Community College campus.

So peaceful and the views are amazing. Me and my boyfriend liked watching the fish swim around in the ponds. Great place to relax.

Its a nice serene garden. However its still building up even after my last visit from 6 years ago.

Great potential, what has been completed, is beautiful, I believe most of the construction was done with Craftsman from Szechwan province. Too bad that the project seems to be stalled for years. It has so much potential. Do check out the College arboretum which shares the space. It has a very nice conifer collection, ponds, some wonderful plantings and views of downtown. A few awkward student structures and beds, but mostly very nice and worth a visit..

Thoroughly enjoyed walking this garden on the South Seattle Community College campus. Example of how less can sometimes be more. It is one of several small, adjacent gardens connected by gravel walking trails. Great escape from your routine for a peaceful stroll. Free parking available as well as a retail garden shop. A bit off the beaten path but worth the effort. It is far from grandiose, such as in Vancouver, Washington but it is a quiet respite from the city, has a nice Chinese courtyard and peaceful views of the city. It is populated on weekends by students and artists and even some performers of Chinese instruments. It is also attached, essentially, to a small arboretum. It is not for those in a hurry to catch the full flavor of Seattle but it is a nice place to just spend some quiet time in a non-Western setting. It is FREE and there is space to enjoy a peaceful lunch in a somewhat intimate setting where time can slow down for a while. It is not Admission Worthy but it is Donation Worthy, if that will help you decide whether to spend some precious time or not. When finished, this will be the largest Chinese Garden outside of China itself. Since I was visiting towards the end of March, not too much was in bloom besides the cherry trees, but the winding paths, pergolas, evergreens, were still nice.

I walk though here a few times a year. A must see! A wide path takes your down by areas maintained by different bunches, and each a delight! I am always thrilled with what i see. Parking on the edge is possible free. ask at shack. Admission is free.

Its beautiful and close to home. I go there often and take my dog. During the summer they have several cultural events. There are numerous installations of cool art and more bamboo than all of China. They could only make it better with a panda!

Beautiful place to walk around & look at the beautiful flowers.

Calming, beautiful and a nice place to just be . Nice to learn about the two communities Seattle and Chongqing coming together to become global Sisters to create a beautiful garden in West Seattle.

Flowers are out and a few lilies as well

Very nice garden next to South Seattle University. A work in progress what has been completed so far is excellent! Drop by and take a look they do have some culture programs from time to time that are also excellent!

I just love that this place is here. Im sorry it took me so long to find it. Peaceful. Nice meditative. There can never be too many quiet places. I think about going here when Im not here

Quiet and spacious, dont go there expecting anything like the one on Portland but a great place to have a picnic in the sunny weather.

Very beautiful garden and relaxing. Good for meditation

Small, but pleasant. Not too much to see in the winter. Looking forward to going back in the spring

Truly a hidden gem in West Seattle. Most people dont know this place exists and its a lot bigger and has more to offer than it seems, especially if youre a fan of learning about nature. The gardens plants and trees are well-labeled and the staff works hard to keep the place looking awesome.

The plan for this place shows a gorgeous garden, lake, pagoda, and more. While only the central courtyard and a few small areas been built so far, it is beautiful. I really hope they find the funding to finish it to the full scope of the plan. It will be a gem in Seattles crown of stellar parks.

One of the most beautiful, tranquil, and peaceful parts of the city! Tucked (no really, you blink and youll miss it!) on the South Seattle College campus it has a tremendous array of Chinese plants and Feng Shui architecture. Its not complete and is slowly being built but the caretakers do a wonderful job of maintaining the grounds. You will not be disappointed! Go and seek quiet solace here among all the hustle and bustle.

Beautiful, and a good long walk through a variable set of garden configurations, with only a suggested donation at the entrance.

Beautiful place. Very relaxing. Quiet and the meditation spot. Only sometimes youll find teens smoking marijuana and getting rowdy. But on lucky days its quite the place to visit.

Would be stunning but everything needs water!!!

Its a very peaceful place to escape from stress and just to enjoy the nature of plants trees and little ponds

Great place to spend the afternoon..

Nice,if you like quiet and few people

Great place to meditate!

Beautiful even in the fall

Beautiful park to walk around in with little ones.

Amazing garden planted by students and staff at the community college. Many different types of plants including a rose garden that was in bloom in early November. The garden is free. There is a box where you can make a donation to support the garden.

Ive been coming here off and on for many years and always enjoy it. Love the fact thats its a long term construction project and not a garden in a day.

Not complete. Will be great when compete, but still worth a visit if you happen to be in the neighborhood. Probably not worth a trip across Seattle just yet.

Turn into South Seattle College and visit the Chinese Garden. Excellent little refuge in the suburbs of West Seattle. If you have the time, visit the NW Wine Academy for a wine tasting.

A place to get lost in as you walk through the maze of plants. Then you come across a time lost, a hidden away building come into view. A chinese house and pond filled with goldfish. Watch out the giant koi well swallow you up. Have fun

Beautiful and peaceful place. Staff, Kelvin, was very helpful.

Quiet, little local garden with some interesting plants and shrubs. Took a drawing class there last year and used the plantings in a botanical drawing.

Beautiful place with a feel of history.

A hidden gem... Beautiful garden...

Always peaceful with little moments of beauty

I love this place! Lovely...

Peaceful beautiful place

Promising. Pleasant pavilion and swath of garden.

Serene garden with great views of the city and a coy pond!

Nice little area. It was raining while I visited and I would like to go back when things are in full bloom.

This hidden gem is tucked away next to the South Seattle Community College campus. West Seattle is usally known for Alki Beach but before you hit the Alki Strip this is a great place to stop to quickly unwind from the busy week of work. The garden is just s short walk to cover the entire grounds. There is plenty of parking out front. And as an added bonus there seem to be plenty of bunnies who are willing to let you get close enough to take pictures.The garden seems to still be under construction and growing so expect it to be even bigger and better each time you go.

Beautiful gardens. The Conifer garden is my favorite.

Just a small beginning, but a nice place to walk.

Has potential. Website makes it look great but it wont really be done for 2-3 years.

Nice location for a walk.

So beautiful - it is one of those places you have to visit in Seattle

Excellent! Get your zen, spirit and soul on!H.

The perfect place to go for a stroll with your paramour.

Beautiful

Please stay away !

Foggy autumn morning

Great place to walk and smell flowers

V chill

A good place and not many people in there

So great. What a surprise.

This little gem is our regular stop on our walks. Dont forget to check out the goldfish pint in the corner.

Garden of relaxing.

Beautiful

Beautiful

A hidden gem.

Lots of I homeless roam here. Unsafe for children.

Beautiful garden

Hidden gem

The boys ♡ this Garden

Peaceful and quiet

Great food

Great place to relax

Wondrously beautiful

Lot of plants native to China.

One of the best parks in Seattle

Beautiful, simple gardens with courtyard

I am not big into Chinese architecture, someone else might like it though.