The Seike Japanese Garden was originally built in 1961 for a local family and was relocated to this site piece-by-piece to save it from demolition.
The garden hosts an annual 'Music in the Garden' series during the summer months.
It is home to the 'King County Iris Society' display garden.
The site contains an extensive collection of drought-tolerant plants suited to the region's climate.
Many of the plants currently in the garden were physically dug up and transplanted from the Third Runway project site in the early 2000s.
The Highline SeaTac Botanical Garden is an 11-acre public garden created to preserve plants rescued from the path of the Sea-Tac Airport's third runway. It features several themed areas, including the Elda Beedle Garden, the Seike Japanese Garden, and the Celebration Rose Garden. The site serves as a testament to local community efforts to transplant heritage flora from the neighboring airport expansion site. It includes a variety of native Pacific Northwest plants, water features, and walking paths. The garden operates as a nonprofit organization maintained primarily by volunteers. Visitors can explore various micro-environments, from formal Japanese-inspired aesthetics to expansive perennial beds.
The wooden bridge within the Seike Japanese Garden.
Wear comfortable walking shoes as the terrain includes some slopes and gravel paths.
Check the official garden calendar for volunteer work days if you are interested in community gardening.
Bring a camera, as the Japanese garden offers highly photogenic stone lanterns and koi-themed elements.
Do not attempt to hike into the adjacent airport perimeter fences or sensitive construction zones.
Stay on marked paths to protect the plantings; pack out any trash as there are no public bins.
