Mount Baker, Seattle

Mount Baker
Seattle Neighborhood
Mount Baker neighborhood, aerial from the northwest
Mount Baker neighborhood, aerial from the northwest
Map of Mount Baker's location in Seattle
Map of Mount Baker's location in Seattle
CountryUnited States
StateWashington
CitySeattle
City CouncilDistrict 3 and District 2
Neighborhood CouncilSoutheast District[1]
Police DistrictSouth Precinct R2[2]
ZIP code
98144, 98118

Mount Baker is a neighborhood in southeastern Seattle, Washington. The neighborhood's name comes from the view of Mount Baker in Whatcom County, that is seen by looking north over Lake Washington. It is bounded by Lake Washington to the east, Interstate 90 and then Leschi to the north, Rainier Valley to the west, and Columbia City to the south. The neighborhood has a community club and a rowing team.[3] It hosts Seattle's annual Seafair, which includes an airshow featuring the U.S. Navy Blue Angels, hydroplane races, a fireworks show, and other festivities.[4] Franklin High School and Garfield High School serve this area. It is part of Seattle's South End.

  1. ^ "City Neighborhood Council" - seattle.gov - http://www.seattle.gov/neighborhoodcouncil/boundaries.htm
  2. ^ "South Precinct Contacts - The Seattle Police Department" - http://www.seattle.gov/police/precincts/south/about.htm
  3. ^ "Mount Baker Rowing and Sailing Center" - http://mbrsc.com
  4. ^ "Neighborhood of the week: Mount Baker" Seattle Times, October 21, 2011- http://www.seattletimes.com/business/real-estate/neighborhood-of-the-week-mount-baker/