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Where to find Pokémon nests in and around Seattle (UPDATED)

Do you know where to go when you're looking for a specific type of Pokémon?

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8/15 - We've updated the map by removing a few outdated spots and added a few new nest sightings. Keep your suggestions and additions coming...

ORIGINAL - The fervor surrounding the Pokémon Go craze has died down but that doesn't mean people still aren't out there trying to complete their collection or find the one really cool Pokémon they have yet to discover. We've already mapped out some good places to get started and where to find some of the more rare Pokémons out there, so today we figured we'd try to pinpoint spots in and around Seattle where you can find Pokémon nests.

Nests, of course, are the spots where you're most likely to consistently find a certain Pokémon, which is spawned in that location multiple times per hour. Knowing where those nests are going a bit of a shakeup recently as the game seemingly shifted the spots where those nests are located. Thanks to some intrepid folks at Reddit and elsewhere, we've culled the reports to find out where you need to head if you want to make sure you're collecting a very specific type of Pokémon.

If you know of a nest we don't have on the map below, let us know at seattle@curbed.com and we'll add it.
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Bellevue Downtown Park (Doduo)

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Downtown Bellevue Park has been a major hotspot from the beginning and the focus of many Pokemon Go videos on YouTube. According to one tipster, it's a great spot to catch just about anything because of the crowds. You'll probably catch just about every kind of Pokemon here, though it might not be a nest, per se.

Bradley Lake Park (Onix)

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Keep an eye out for Onix while checking out the playground, fishing lake, paved walking path and ball fields.

Cal Anderson Park (Voltorb)

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Cal Anderson Park is where a lot of Seattle Pokemon Go players got their start. It's become a big nest for Voltorbs but you can certainly find a lot of Pokemon lurking here.

Discovery Park (Voltorb)

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You've got a lot of ground to cover. 534 acres, to be exact. But they're swarming with Voltorbs all the same.

Dottie Harper Park (Vulpix)

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A lot of people are spotting Vulpix in this 3.5 acre urban, wooded park which features a playground, picnic space, amphitheater and walking trails.

Fort Dent Park (Ghastly)

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Here you'll find fields for softball, soccer, and occasionally rugby union games, as well as a 4,500 seat soccer stadium. You'll also find lots of Ghastly, apparently.

Gas Works Park (Psyduck)

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You had to figure Gas Works would be a hotspot for something and that thing is Psyduck. He's got easy access to Lake Union so it makes sense.

Golden Gardens Park (Magnemite)

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Magnemite is another one of those Pokemons that seem to be found in a lot of different places. They've certainly set up a nest here as many people report grabbing a lot of them while taking a stroll on the beach.

Green Lake Park (Krabby)

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Makes sense that you'd find Krabby hanging out in Green Lake. Makes a little too much sense.

Kelsey Creek Park (Bulbasaur)

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Those looking for Bulbasaur will find it a bit easier here and elsewhere. Of course, you've still got 150 acres of trails, forest and farm to look around in.

Lincoln Park (Charmander)

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You're doing something wrong if you head here and don't find a Charmander. They're plentiful as all get-out.

Marymoor Park (Shellder & Magnemite)

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Have fun roaming the 640 acres looking for Shellder or Magnemite. Bring your dog while you're at it. Or someone else's dog.

Northacres Park (Magnemite & Geodude)

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Northacres Park is surrounded with a forest of fir and contains a small forest behind picnic area. Along with the ballfields and dog park, lots of room to hunt Magnemite. The park is also said to have a steady supply of Geodude popping up.

Point Defiance Park (Charmander)

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This 702-acre park includes Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium, the Rose Garden, Rhododendron Garden. It also includes tons of Charmanders.

Robinswood Park (Electabuzz)

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Full of sports fields, a pond, a horse arena and ten wooded acres with trails, keep an eye out for Electabuzz, which has a nest nearby.

Shoreview Park (Eevee)

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Keep an eye out for Eevee here at Shoreview. Lots to explore while here but there should be a solid nest of them throughout.

STAR Center (Scyther)

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This Tacoma community center is another Scyther hotspot.

The Golf Club at Newcastle (Electabuzz & Jynx)

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Word on the street is that you'll find Electabuzz and Jynx amongst the 350 hilltop acres of golf course here.

Valley Ridge Park (Psyduck)

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Amidst the fields, tennis courts,skate park, and ball courts you'll find Psyduck.

Volunteer Park (Shellder & Magnemite)

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Shellder and Magnemite both like to hang out in Volunteer Park, which has been a popular Pokemon Go spot from the beginning.

Warren G. Magnuson Park (Horsea)

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Makes sense Horsea would nest at Magnuson. It's right on the water and there's plenty of room to hide.

Washington Park Playfield (Staryu)

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Located in the Washington Park Arboretum, this park is abundant with Staryu.

Woodland Park (Scyther)

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nothing seems to be more abundant in Seattle than Scythers and here's one more place you'll be able to find them easily.

Wright Park (Diglett)

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Wright Park is a 27-acre arboretum and public park located in Tacoma and you'll find lots of Diglett lurking around.

Wapato Park (Squirtle)

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Apparently there's a big Squirtle population here.

Log Boom Park (Exeggcute)

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If you're going egg hunting, you'll want to go here because it's a popular spot for Exeggcute.

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Bellevue Downtown Park (Doduo)

Downtown Bellevue Park has been a major hotspot from the beginning and the focus of many Pokemon Go videos on YouTube. According to one tipster, it's a great spot to catch just about anything because of the crowds. You'll probably catch just about every kind of Pokemon here, though it might not be a nest, per se.

Bradley Lake Park (Onix)

Keep an eye out for Onix while checking out the playground, fishing lake, paved walking path and ball fields.

Cal Anderson Park (Voltorb)

Cal Anderson Park is where a lot of Seattle Pokemon Go players got their start. It's become a big nest for Voltorbs but you can certainly find a lot of Pokemon lurking here.

Discovery Park (Voltorb)

You've got a lot of ground to cover. 534 acres, to be exact. But they're swarming with Voltorbs all the same.

Dottie Harper Park (Vulpix)

A lot of people are spotting Vulpix in this 3.5 acre urban, wooded park which features a playground, picnic space, amphitheater and walking trails.

Fort Dent Park (Ghastly)

Here you'll find fields for softball, soccer, and occasionally rugby union games, as well as a 4,500 seat soccer stadium. You'll also find lots of Ghastly, apparently.

Gas Works Park (Psyduck)

You had to figure Gas Works would be a hotspot for something and that thing is Psyduck. He's got easy access to Lake Union so it makes sense.

Golden Gardens Park (Magnemite)

Magnemite is another one of those Pokemons that seem to be found in a lot of different places. They've certainly set up a nest here as many people report grabbing a lot of them while taking a stroll on the beach.

Green Lake Park (Krabby)

Makes sense that you'd find Krabby hanging out in Green Lake. Makes a little too much sense.

Kelsey Creek Park (Bulbasaur)

Those looking for Bulbasaur will find it a bit easier here and elsewhere. Of course, you've still got 150 acres of trails, forest and farm to look around in.

Lincoln Park (Charmander)

You're doing something wrong if you head here and don't find a Charmander. They're plentiful as all get-out.

Marymoor Park (Shellder & Magnemite)

Have fun roaming the 640 acres looking for Shellder or Magnemite. Bring your dog while you're at it. Or someone else's dog.

Northacres Park (Magnemite & Geodude)

Northacres Park is surrounded with a forest of fir and contains a small forest behind picnic area. Along with the ballfields and dog park, lots of room to hunt Magnemite. The park is also said to have a steady supply of Geodude popping up.

Point Defiance Park (Charmander)

This 702-acre park includes Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium, the Rose Garden, Rhododendron Garden. It also includes tons of Charmanders.

Robinswood Park (Electabuzz)

Full of sports fields, a pond, a horse arena and ten wooded acres with trails, keep an eye out for Electabuzz, which has a nest nearby.

Shoreview Park (Eevee)

Keep an eye out for Eevee here at Shoreview. Lots to explore while here but there should be a solid nest of them throughout.

STAR Center (Scyther)

This Tacoma community center is another Scyther hotspot.

The Golf Club at Newcastle (Electabuzz & Jynx)

Word on the street is that you'll find Electabuzz and Jynx amongst the 350 hilltop acres of golf course here.

Valley Ridge Park (Psyduck)

Amidst the fields, tennis courts,skate park, and ball courts you'll find Psyduck.

Volunteer Park (Shellder & Magnemite)

Shellder and Magnemite both like to hang out in Volunteer Park, which has been a popular Pokemon Go spot from the beginning.

Warren G. Magnuson Park (Horsea)

Makes sense Horsea would nest at Magnuson. It's right on the water and there's plenty of room to hide.

Washington Park Playfield (Staryu)

Located in the Washington Park Arboretum, this park is abundant with Staryu.

Woodland Park (Scyther)

nothing seems to be more abundant in Seattle than Scythers and here's one more place you'll be able to find them easily.

Wright Park (Diglett)

Wright Park is a 27-acre arboretum and public park located in Tacoma and you'll find lots of Diglett lurking around.

Wapato Park (Squirtle)

Apparently there's a big Squirtle population here.

Log Boom Park (Exeggcute)

If you're going egg hunting, you'll want to go here because it's a popular spot for Exeggcute.