Madison Valley/Madison Park

The residential community of Madison Valley is on a scenic hillside and facing Lake Washington. Its two main thoroughfares intersect at approximately the neighborhood’s center. Here you’ll find bakeries, restaurants, shops, and services. Further up the hill, apartment buildings line Madison Street. As you head down the hill, Madison Street intersects Lake Washington Boulevard. This is roughly the border between Madison Valley and the neighboring Madison Park neighborhood. Lake Washington Boulevard runs through the glorious Washington Park Arboretum. Commuters appreciate having a scenic route that connects drivers and cyclists with both I-90 and the 520 Bridge. The surrounding area is flush with single-family homes, many of which have sizable yards.

If you follow Madison Street all the way to Lake Washington, the grassy slopes of Madison Park await. You’ll discover streets lined with gorgeous cottages and mansions. The area around the park itself is a pocket of boutiques and popular bistros. At the west end of the neighborhood, there’s another cluster of shops, bakeries and restaurants. Madison Park is beloved by summer visitors who sunbathe out by the water. It feels like a bit of a refuge from downtown without ever feeling isolated.