The 11-acre botanical garden is located at the nexus of multiple diverse, urban communities within the Burien and SeaTac neighborhoods of South Seattle, minutes from the Seattle Tacoma International Airport. The Garden’s uplifting origin story is one of collaboration and community support: The Foundation formed when two private gardens were scheduled for demolition to make room for the flight path of Seattle Tacoma International Airport’s third runway in 1999. Recognizing the cultural and recreational value of the Elda Behm Paradise Garden and the Seike Family Japanese Garden, hundreds of community members came together to find the land, funding, and labor to relocate these gardens.

The Highline SeaTac Botanical Garden is a partnership between the City of SeaTac, the Port of Seattle, and the Highline Botanical Garden Foundation. The organization continues to fulfill its mission in myriad ways by cultivating community focused events, programming, and by remaining open and accessible through complimentary admissions.