Area - Greenwood The Greenwood / Phinney Ridge area is situated west of Aurora Avenue and east of 8^th Avenue NE, the eastern boundary of Ballard. The Greenwood / Phinney Ridge neighborhoods lie between North 50^thin the south and North 85^th Street in the north. The Greenwood-Phinney Chamber says the northern border is 105^th Street.

The map to the left, of Seattle, shows the Greenwood area in RED.

Where is Greenwood

and Phinney Ridge?

Green Lake is most easily found by taking Interstate-5 Exit 172 and turning west on N 85^th Street. This is Greenwood’s northern boundary. In 0.7-mi. you come to Aurora, the neighborhood’s northeastern corner.

If you continue straight to 85^th and Greenwood Avenue you will be at the heart of the neighborhood.

If you travel 0.7-mi. south (turn left) on Aurora you will come to Green Lake Park on your left and on your right will be Woodland Park Zoo a major component of the neighborhood and one of the most visited attractions in Seattle.

Mainly residential with a vibrant commercial area.

This area is mostly a quiet residential area that includes the neighborhoods of Greenwood and Phinney Ridge.

The communities of Phinney Ridge and Greenwood have over lapping commercial districts and they frequently join together in planning community events. We have combined the two neighborhoods on our website for easier navigation.

Greenwood is one of the older communities of Seattle that was annexed in 1954. The intersection of North 85^th Street and Greenwood Avenue is considered the heart of the neighborhood and frequently displays banners celebrating local events.

This community hosts several annual affairs including the Greenwood/Phinney Artwalk held along Greenwood Avenue for over ten years, the Greenwood Classic Car & Rod Show and a Winter Festival and Crafts Fair.

Woodland Park Zoo

The Woodland Park Zoo, one of the most popular attractions in Seattle is located in the Greenwood area. This 92-acre zoo is one of the first in the nation to house animals in settings mimicking the animal’s natural habitats instead of cages. The naturalistic exhibits represent many of the world’s ecosystems such as the African Savanna, Tropical Asia, The Northern Trail, Temperate Forests and Tropical Rain Forests. Woodland Park Zoo houses over 300 animal species including elephants, hippopotamuses, monkeys, zebras, giraffes and jaguars.

Recommended Attractions

Museums	Theater

Parks
Sandel Park & Wading Pool 9053 First Ave. W. Seattle, WA Visit the Park's web page. This 3.7-acre park has a children’s playground, picnic tables, basketball courts a large open meadow and a wading pool.	Woodland Park Zoo 5500 Phinney Ave. N.; Seattle, WA 206-684-4800 http://www.zoo.org/ The Woodland Park Zoo, one of the most popular attractions in Seattle is located in the Greenwood area.
Visitor Information	History
Greenwood / Phinney Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 30715 Seattle, WA 98103 Phone: (206) 789-1148 http://www.greenwood-phinney.com/	The Phinney Neighborhood Association Visit their website.

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