Mount Baker, Seattle facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Mount Baker
Seattle Neighborhood
Mount Baker neighborhood, aerial from the northwest
Map of Mount Baker's location in Seattle
Country	United States
State	Washington
City	Seattle
City Council	District 3 and District 2
Neighborhood Council	Southeast District
Police District	South Precinct R2
ZIP code	98144, 98118

Mount Baker is a neighborhood in southeast Seattle. It gets its name from the amazing view of the real Mount Baker mountain, which you can see by looking north over Lake Washington.

This neighborhood is surrounded by Lake Washington to the east. To the north, you'll find Interstate 90 and the Leschi neighborhood. To the west is Rainier Valley, and to the south is Columbia City. Mount Baker is part of Seattle's South End.

The community is very active. It has a special club and even a rowing team. Mount Baker also hosts a big yearly event called Seafair. This exciting festival includes an airshow with the U.S. Navy Blue Angels flying amazing stunts. There are also fast hydroplane boat races, a fireworks show, and lots of other fun activities. Students in this area attend Franklin High School and Garfield High School.

Mount Baker Community Club: A Local Hub

The Mount Baker Community Club is a group of volunteers. It's a non-profit organization that helps the neighborhood. The club is located right next to Mount Baker Park.

What the Club Does

The Mount Baker Community Club hosts many events. These events are for everyone in the community. They also hold private events at the Mount Baker Community Clubhouse. The club also helps take care of the parks and open spaces in the Mount Baker neighborhood. They work to keep these areas clean and beautiful.

Staying Connected

The club also publishes a newsletter. This newsletter shares important news about the community. It tells people about upcoming events. It also shares interesting stories about the neighborhood's history.

Schools and Parks in Mount Baker

Mount Baker has several schools and parks for residents to enjoy.

Local Schools

Students in the Mount Baker area attend schools that are part of the Seattle Public Schools system.

• John Muir Elementary School
• Hawthorne Elementary School
• Franklin High School
• Garfield High School

Parks and Green Spaces

The neighborhood is home to many parks and open spaces managed by Seattle Parks & Recreation. These areas offer places for recreation and relaxation.

• Blue Dog Pond
• Bradner Gardens Park
• Colman Park
• Mount Baker Boulevard
• Mount Baker Park
• Sam Smith Park