Parking Near Woodland Park Zoo, Ballard
Where Can I Park for Woodland Park Zoo?
The official lots are the Lion, Penguin, Otter, Flamingo, and Bear Lots at 601 North 59th Street. Lion, Penguin, and Otter parking costs $10 for the first 2 hours, then $2 for each additional hour, with a $14 maximum daily rate before taxes and fees. Guests with a valid ADA parking permit or ADA license plate can park free at the Bear Lot.
- Address
- 601 North 59th Street
- Closest listed space
- Secure 24/7 Private Parking in Seattle - $120/month, 0.8 mi (17 min walk)
Parking Near Ballard
A parking-related scene Photo: Pexels / Arian Fernandez
Parking at Woodland Park Zoo in Phinney Ridge
Woodland Park Zoo is at 601 North 59th Street in Phinney Ridge, near Ballard. The official parking area is divided among the Lion Lot, Penguin Lot, Otter Lot, Flamingo Lot, and Bear Lot, giving visitors several on-site choices near the zoo entrance (zoo.org).
Parking in the Lion Lot, Penguin Lot, and Otter Lot costs $10 for the first 2 hours, followed by $2 for each additional hour, with a $14 maximum daily rate before taxes and fees (zoo.org). The zoo is open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (zoo.org), so those hours provide the practical visit window for drivers using the site lots.
Guests displaying a valid ADA parking permit or ADA license plate can use complimentary parking at the Bear Lot, and registration is not required (go.lazparking.com).
Parksy Parking Spaces Near Woodland Park Zoo
A nearby Parksy space is listed 0.6 mi from the site in Seattle's 98103 area. It is a secure private parking space priced at $40 a week, making it suited to a longer stay rather than a short zoo visit.
A second priced Parksy option is a secure private parking space in Seattle, listed 0.8 mi away. The rate is $120 a month, which can work for drivers needing regular access near Phinney Ridge and the Ballard side of northwest Seattle.
The Parksy options are private spaces rather than the zoo's visitor lots, so they are most useful when a driver wants a pre-arranged space away from the official parking area. The site is 1.3 mi from Ballard center, while both priced spaces are listed separately by distance and billing period.
Named Parking Areas Around the Zoo
The official parking layout names five areas: Lion Lot, Penguin Lot, Otter Lot, Flamingo Lot, and Bear Lot (zoo.org). These lots are the named visitor parking choices associated with the site, rather than general street parking around Phinney Ridge.
The Lion Lot, Penguin Lot, and Otter Lot share the published rate of $10 for the first 2 hours, $2 for each additional hour, and a $14 maximum daily rate before taxes and fees (zoo.org). The official directions page also identifies the Flamingo Lot among the zoo's parking areas (zoo.org).
The Bear Lot has a free parking provision for guests with a valid ADA parking permit or ADA license plate, with no registration required (go.lazparking.com). This is the clearest official free-parking arrangement tied to the named lots.
Busy Days and Street Parking Near 601 North 59th Street
Parking pressure is likely to be highest during the zoo's daily visitor window, which runs from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (zoo.org).
The address is on North 59th Street in Phinney Ridge, near Ballard. The official parking information directs visitors to the named zoo lots rather than presenting surrounding residential streets as an alternative parking area (zoo.org).
Drivers using the surrounding streets should treat posted signs and curb markings as controlling, particularly around North 59th Street and the residential blocks near the zoo. The official source identifies the zoo lots and their rates, while the ADA provision applies specifically to guests using a valid ADA parking permit or ADA license plate at the Bear Lot (go.lazparking.com).
Walking and Transit Access From Ballard to Woodland Park Zoo
Woodland Park Zoo is in Phinney Ridge, near Ballard, at 601 North 59th Street. Ballard center is 1.3 mi away, making the zoo a substantial walk from the center of the nearby suburb for visitors who choose to leave the car behind.
The official zoo information presents directions and parking as the primary access guidance alongside the zoo's daily opening hours (zoo.org).
For drivers combining parking with a walk, the priced Parksy spaces are listed 0.6 mi and 0.8 mi from the zoo. Those distances describe the parking spaces themselves, not rail access, and the shorter option is the secure private space in Seattle's 98103 area.
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* Please note: parking prices, time limits and fine amounts change frequently and vary by operator, council and local authority. Everything on this page is indicative and provided on a best-endeavours basis. Always check the sign, the operator or the issuing authority before you rely on a figure.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where Can I Park for Woodland Park Zoo?
The official lots are the Lion, Penguin, Otter, Flamingo, and Bear Lots at 601 North 59th Street. Lion, Penguin, and Otter parking costs $10 for the first 2 hours, then $2 for each additional hour, with a $14 maximum daily rate before taxes and fees. Guests with a valid ADA parking permit or ADA license plate can park free at the Bear Lot.
How Much Does Zoo Parking Cost?
Parking in the Lion Lot, Penguin Lot, and Otter Lot costs $10 for the first 2 hours, followed by $2 for each additional hour. The maximum daily rate is $14 before taxes and fees. The zoo is open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., providing the practical visit window for drivers using the site lots.
Which Parking Lots Are at the Zoo?
The official parking layout names five areas: Lion Lot, Penguin Lot, Otter Lot, Flamingo Lot, and Bear Lot. These are the named visitor parking choices associated with the site, rather than general street parking around Phinney Ridge. The official directions page also identifies the Flamingo Lot among the zoo's parking areas.
Is Free Accessible Parking Available?
Guests displaying a valid ADA parking permit or ADA license plate can use complimentary parking at the Bear Lot. Registration is not required. This free parking provision applies specifically to guests using a valid ADA parking permit or ADA license plate at the Bear Lot, making it the clearest official free-parking arrangement tied to the named lots.
Are There Nearby Private Parking Spaces?
Two priced private spaces are listed nearby. A secure private parking space in Seattle's 98103 area is 0.6 mi away and costs $40 a week. A second secure private parking space in Seattle is listed 0.8 mi away at $120 a month. These options are most useful for drivers wanting a pre-arranged space away from the official parking area.
How Far Is the Zoo From Ballard Center?
Ballard center is 1.3 mi from the zoo, making it a substantial walk for visitors who leave the car behind. For drivers combining parking with a walk, the priced private spaces are listed 0.6 mi and 0.8 mi from the zoo. Those distances describe the parking spaces themselves, not rail access.
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