West Seattle Will Thrive!

You might be worried about living in West Seattle sans bridge but Westseattleites are not easily scared away. West Seattle was incorporated as a city in 1902 and annexed into Seattle along with the City of Ballard in 1907. If you are worried about the detraction of home values just wait until the new bridge is built or the current one is repaired. You have all you need and much more! Alki has 135 acres of public space and a sandy beach with views of downtown, shipping lanes, and the Olympic Mountains. This is paradise right in the city and with the bridge out it should be less crowded and more relaxing for those living in West Seattle. Lincoln Park is a nature lovers gem with old growth forest, miles of walkways, tennis courts, ball fields and a saltwater swimming pool. It is a great place to birdwatch for Bald Eagles and watch the ferry traffic. West Seattle Golf course was designed by U.S. Amateur Champion H.Chandler Egan in 1940. Incredible layout makes you hit a wide variety of shots; most from uneven lies. The final round host of the Seattle Amateur Championship is a stern test for all skill levels.