Located at the SE entrance to Kinnear Park is an interpretive display that highlights the history of Kinnear Park and it reads:
You're now a part of history...
The original donation of the land by the Kinnear family, the neighbors who donated the first plants to be installed in the park, and the many celebrations held in the park over the years demonstrate the community's love for the park.
1893 - 1985
Landscape architect Edward O. Schwagerl, Superintendent of Parks, is the primary designer for Kinnear Park. Most improvements completed by 1894.
1887
George and Angie Kinnear donate 11 acres to the City of Seattle for $1, followed by an additional 3 acres in 1897.
1896
George Cotterill's influentual Bicycle Plan attract many people to Kinnear Park, showing paths leading to the park from downtown and adjacent neighborhoods.
1894
A lily pond and foot bridge built at the bottom of the park (pond later filled in and bridge removed).
1903
The renowned Olmsted Brothers landscape architecture firm, when visiting Kinnear Park, praises it for its spectacular views of Puget Sound and downtown.
1900
Seattle City Council inspecting the recently completed Kinnear Park, here take a moment to relax on the lawn.
1977
As part of the "Saturday in the Park," program, a concert was held, sponsored by the Queen Anne Historical Society.
1920
Shoreline below the park filled to make way for additional railroad lines and paved streets.
The park includes a tennis court, an off-leash dog area and a nature trail that winds its way up to the upper level of the park. This park is very popular with joggers.