Arboretum Creek facts for kids
Arboretum Creek is a small stream in Seattle, Washington, United States. It's special because its entire length, about 4,000 feet (1.2 kilometers), flows only inside the beautiful Washington Park Arboretum. This creek is usually about 4 feet wide and 2 feet deep.
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Where Arboretum Creek Starts
The creek begins from a natural spring in an area called Alder Creek Natural Area. This area is made up of three public properties located on 26th Avenue East, between East Helen and Prospect streets. A spring-fed stream means the water comes from underground, bubbling up to the surface.
The Creek's Journey
From its start, Arboretum Creek flows into the koi pond located in the Japanese Garden within Washington Park. This garden is near the playfield at the southern end of the park.
The creek also gets extra water from other parts of the park. This includes "runoff" (water that flows over the ground after rain) from areas like Rhododendron Glen and the Woodland Garden. It also receives "sub-surface drainage," which is water that seeps into the ground and then flows underground from the nearby Broadmoor Golf Club.
Where the Creek Ends
After its journey through the park, Arboretum Creek flows into Lake Washington. It reaches the lake through a small area called Willow Bay, which is part of a larger bay called Union Bay. Before reaching the lake, the creek passes through several tunnels, called culverts, that go under Lake Washington Boulevard.
Images for kids
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Wetlands in the park by Foster Island
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The park's northern entrance
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Gadwalls and other waterfowl feed in the park
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The arboretum ghost ramps at SR 520
See also
In Spanish: Washington Park Arboretum para niños
