Cheasty Greenspace
Rate this placeLast Updated: December 5, 2025
Cheasty Greenspace is a 43-acre park located in the Rainier Valley area of Seattle, Washington.
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Summary
It offers visitors a unique urban forest experience with hiking trails, a native plant garden, and wildlife viewing opportunities. The park is home to a variety of plant and animal species, including bald eagles, coyotes, and black bears.
One of the main features of the park is the Cheasty Mountain Bike and Trail Project, which offers a network of hiking trails and mountain biking trails for all skill levels. The trails wind through the forest and offer beautiful views of the city skyline. The park also has a playground area for children and picnic tables for visitors to enjoy.
Interesting facts about the area include that it was once used as a dumping ground for garbage and construction waste, but has since been restored to its natural state. The park was named after Andrew Cheasty, a local businessman who donated the land to the city.
The best time of year to visit Cheasty Greenspace is in the summer months when the weather is mild and the trails are dry. However, the park is open year-round and offers different experiences depending on the season. In the fall, visitors can enjoy the changing colors of the leaves, and in the winter, the park is a great place for snowshoeing and cross-country skiing.
Overall, Cheasty Greenspace is a great destination for outdoor enthusiasts looking to explore the natural beauty of Seattle. Its unique location in an urban area makes it easily accessible and a great place to escape the city for a few hours.
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Park & Land Designation Reference
Large protected natural areas managed by the federal government to preserve significant landscapes, ecosystems, and cultural resources; recreation is allowed but conservation is the priority.
State Park
Public natural or recreational areas managed by a state government, typically smaller than national parks and focused on regional natural features, recreation, and education.
Local Park
Community-level parks managed by cities or counties, emphasizing recreation, playgrounds, sports, and green space close to populated areas.
Wilderness Area
The highest level of land protection in the U.S.; designated areas where nature is left essentially untouched, with no roads, structures, or motorized access permitted.
National Recreation Area
Areas set aside primarily for outdoor recreation (boating, hiking, fishing), often around reservoirs, rivers, or scenic landscapes; may allow more development.
National Conservation Area (BLM)
BLM-managed areas with special ecological, cultural, or scientific value; more protection than typical BLM land but less strict than Wilderness Areas.
State Forest
State-managed forests focused on habitat, watershed, recreation, and sustainable timber harvest.
National Forest
Federally managed lands focused on multiple use—recreation, wildlife habitat, watershed protection, and resource extraction (like timber)—unlike the stricter protections of national parks.
Wilderness
A protected area set aside to conserve specific resources—such as wildlife, habitats, or scientific features—with regulations varying widely depending on the managing agency and purpose.
Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Land
Vast federal lands managed for mixed use—recreation, grazing, mining, conservation—with fewer restrictions than national parks or forests.
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