Green Lake:

Housing in Green Lake ranges from condos to historic estate like homes overlooking the lake. In recent years more and more townhomes have been built - many of which boast creative and thoughtful design incorporating natural elements and green building standards. Green Lake its self is one of Seattle’s most desirable parks with 3 miles of walking trails, canoe rentals, basketball courts, baseball fields, and tennis courts - just to name a few amenities. Additionally, the urban village style neighborhood surrounding green lake is also extremely desirable. It is full of shopping, restaurants, and wonderful attractions and features a walk score of 79 - as one of Seattles most walkable neighborhoods.

Green Lake was named by David Phillips, in September 1855. His first notes referred to it as "Lake Green" because even in its natural state the lake is prone to algae blooms. The lake has a surface area of 259 acres and a maximum depth of 30 feet. In 1911 the water level was lowered by 7 feet to create parkland. Ravenna Boulevard and its wide, grassy median were constructed over the creek bed. The lake is now fed by rainfall, storm runoff, and Seattle's municipal water supply.