Piper's Orchard

“Piper's Orchard is a really cool stop on a walking trail within Carkeek Park. You can get to it by parking at QFC and then walking around behind QFC and starting north along the trail there, or by walking around the back of Viewlands Elementary, or by hiking up from the parking down in Carkeek Park, but that's the farthest away option. It's a historical spot, which is pretty cool. It's just a little field of trees that you stumble upon and there are signs that tell about the history and who planted them and who used to live there. I like it, it's unexpected and I like history, so I enjoyed it.”

“We are truly privileged and lucky to have access to such a beautiful well maintained and loved orchard. Thank you to all the volunteers who discovered and worked hard to bring this beautiful space back to life. As a child who grew up with an orchard, it means the world to me. Would recommend spending some quite time there. All fruit trees are named and a little info on their origin and age. It's in bloom right now and probably looks like it did 100 years ago. So lucky 🤗”

“My family has lived nearby and enjoyed this beautiful respite. Volunteered many years ago to help rehab. Seattle Parks largest edible landscape, no pesticides used and the People's trees and fruit. Enjoy but remember to be a good steward and respect Mother Naure”

“This place is so cool. A hidden orchard nearly 100 years old. Lots of interesting varieties of pear, apple, chestnut, filbert trees. Really neat to stroll up the slope and check out the trees. Looks like in snow it has some nice runs for sledding.”

“Very pleasant short hike from the Nancy Malmgren Environmental Learning Center to the orchard. The stairs through Fern Glenn are the steepest part, otherwise flat. Keep an eye out for snowdrops in late winter/early spring!”

“Really peaceful spot, nice place to sit tucked away and read a book. Ground can be damp, so I recommend something to sit on if you’re going to spend time reading or having lunch.”

“Great place with a history vibe, very well maintained, in the heart of the big park. Some of the apple trees are very old, but still giving apples!”

“Nice easy hike. free apples but many are highvup and most have worms or other imperfections. many apples on the ground. Some could be used for cider or baking if you cut out some bad parts since the park uses no insecticides or chemicals.free parking within 15 minutes walk to the orchard.”