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Mapping The Ten 'Beloved Views' Of The Space Needle

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Earlier today, we discussed the issue of Space Needle views and the potential for many of them all around Seattle to go away if new rezoning laws go into effect. If the topic has caused you to feel the need to find a spot to savor the Seattle landmark, check the map below to see the ten spots that the city protects as "beloved views" of the Needle. Most of them you've probably spent more than enough time at but perhaps there's one or two angles out there you've yet to gaze at.

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Alki Beach Park

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This long beach strip that runs from Alki Point to Duwamish Head on Elliott Bay provides a full view of Seattle Downtown as well as the Needle.

Bhy Kracke Park

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This unusual park, neatly sandwiched into a steep residential area, makes ingenious use of "difficult" space.

Gasworks Park Marina

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There aren't many views like the one on the sundial looking out on Seattle and the Needle.

Hamilton Viewpoint Park

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In 1957, the park was named to honor Rupert Lehn Hamilton in recognition of his efforts to promote parks and viewpoints in West Seattle.

Kerry Park

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An unsurpassed view of Elliott Bay and the Central City, with an occasional backdrop of Mount Rainier, the Space Needle is front and center from here.

Myrtle Edwards Park

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Myrtle Edwards Park has a 1.25-mile winding bike and pedestrian paths along Elliott Bay, fantastic views of the Olympics Mountains, Mount Rainier, and Puget Sound.

Olympic Sculpture Park

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Experience a variety of sculpture in an outdoor setting, while enjoying the incredible views and beauty of the Space Needle, Olympic Mountains and Puget Sound.

Seacrest Park

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Seacrest Park is the land based access point for protected Scuba diving located on the western shore of Elliott Bay.

Seattle Center

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Originally built for the 1962 World's Fair, this 74-acre Seattle Center is a park, arts, and entertainment center is the home of the Needle.

Volunteer Park

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The Landmarks Preservation Board designated Volunteer Park as a Seattle Landmark on November 2, 2011.

Alki Beach Park

This long beach strip that runs from Alki Point to Duwamish Head on Elliott Bay provides a full view of Seattle Downtown as well as the Needle.

Bhy Kracke Park

This unusual park, neatly sandwiched into a steep residential area, makes ingenious use of "difficult" space.

Gasworks Park Marina

There aren't many views like the one on the sundial looking out on Seattle and the Needle.

Hamilton Viewpoint Park

In 1957, the park was named to honor Rupert Lehn Hamilton in recognition of his efforts to promote parks and viewpoints in West Seattle.

Kerry Park

An unsurpassed view of Elliott Bay and the Central City, with an occasional backdrop of Mount Rainier, the Space Needle is front and center from here.

Myrtle Edwards Park

Myrtle Edwards Park has a 1.25-mile winding bike and pedestrian paths along Elliott Bay, fantastic views of the Olympics Mountains, Mount Rainier, and Puget Sound.

Olympic Sculpture Park

Experience a variety of sculpture in an outdoor setting, while enjoying the incredible views and beauty of the Space Needle, Olympic Mountains and Puget Sound.

Seacrest Park

Seacrest Park is the land based access point for protected Scuba diving located on the western shore of Elliott Bay.

Seattle Center

Originally built for the 1962 World's Fair, this 74-acre Seattle Center is a park, arts, and entertainment center is the home of the Needle.

Volunteer Park

The Landmarks Preservation Board designated Volunteer Park as a Seattle Landmark on November 2, 2011.