Licton Springs
Park History

Native American History

White Settlers

Licton Springs Spa

Licton Springs Park

A Spa Opens at Licton Springs

When Jensen died in 1951, the land was purchased by A.R. Patterson, who planned on expanding the now defunct spa by building a $500,000 sanitarium.

photos: Seattle Municipal Archives

He convinced the City Council to rezone the area to permit the large health institution. Luckily, in 1960, before the institution was built, the site was purchased by the city of Seattle for use as a park.

In 1963, the state and federal government condemned a large portion of the eastern side of the neighborhood for the construction of I-5. This was followed in 1968 by further condemnation for the building of North Seattle Community College. Many of these areas contained wetlands now lost to building sites. In 1975, the Forward Thrust Bond Issue allotted money to develop the Licton Springs Park. It has since evolved into a unique combination of passive use natural areas contrasted by wide lawns conducive to picnicking, strolling and sporting activities.

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