The Gardens
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Variety of Plant species
number of plantings
We share the same story
Elda Behm’s Paradise Garden
When faced with the loss of her garden, Elda Behm saved more than just a few plants; she saved her entire garden—at least most of it— and it has become the anchor for the Highline SeaTac Botanical Garden.
Elda Behm’s paradise garden
Rhododendron Garden
50+ Years of Collecting
Hicks Rhododendron/Azalea Garden
Bill Hicks’ legacy is an entire collection of rare azaleas and rhododendrons.
Too Many to Count
King County Iris Society
The King County Iris Society (KCIS) is a group of active gardeners growing many kinds of irises. They inform and educate the public about the different irises and how they enhance any landscape.
King county iris society
Started as a Hobby
Lins Family Peony Garden
Featuring over twenty herbaceous peonies, the Lins Peony Garden showcases species bred by a local enthusiast.
Peony Garden
Puget Sound DayLily Club
Members of the American Daylily Society
Puget Sound Daylily Club
Check out the versatility, longevity and easy maintenance of the humble daylily. No wonder the Puget Sound Daylily Club supports our garden.
Oldest Fuchsia Society
Puget Sound Fuchsia Society
The Puget Sound Fuchsia Society was established in 1946 to educate people about the variety and ease of growing fuchsia in the Pacific Northwest.
PUGET SOUND FUCHSiA SOCIETY
Seattle Rose Society celebration garden
Blooming from May to November
Seattle Rose Society Celebration Garden
Supported by the Seattle Rose Society, the celebration garden is a riot of colors blooming from early Spring into the Fall. Their relationship with the Highline SeaTac Botanical Garden began in 2004.
Seike Japanese Garden
Originally a Private Garden
Seike Japanese Garden
Tucked into the east corner of the property, the Seike Japanese Garden is a place to discover and visit again and again through the seasons.
Western Fuchsia Species society
Mexico, Central/South America + New Zealand
Western Fuchsia Species Society
Best viewed in late summer, fuchsias can grow as tall as 8 feet or small enough for ground cover.
Future expansion
An explosion of color waiting to crop up.
Future Garden Expansion
Gardens take time to grow.
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Highline SeaTac Botanical Garden
A 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, the Highline Botanical Garden Foundation accepts contributions. Contributions to the Foundation are tax deductible to the extent permitted by law. The Foundation has the tax identification number 31-1596850.
Our Mission
Connecting the community to nature through a diverse and beautiful collection of historical gardens.
The Highline Botanical Garden Foundation was created by volunteers, to preserve two important gardens impacted by SeaTac Airport’s proposed third runway. Through a partnership between volunteers, the City of SeaTac, and the Port of Seattle, the Foundation moved thousands of plants from to the North SeaTac Park.
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ADMISSION/VISITING
FREE for all visitors.
HOURS: Highline SeaTac Botanical Garden is open from dawn to dusk every day, excluding federal holidays and private events.
PETS: Dogs on a leash are permitted in the garden. Please refrain dogs from playing in the ponds, streams and fountains. Clean up after pets.
501 (c)3 EIN 31-1596850
GARDEN INFORMATION
Puget Sound’s Most
Treasured Gardens
Location: 13735 24th Avenue S
SeaTac, WA 98168
Mailing P.O. Box 69384
SeaTac, WA 98168-9384