Roxhill Park is the headwaters of Longfellow Creek. The park began restoration in October of 2000. The restoration project involved removing fill that had covered a unique peat bog for the past forty years. The community-initiated planting of this area helped restore a natural habitat and created a new educational resource. Instead of soggy grass, the park has become a place for people to go for relaxing walks and summer picnics.
Every 2nd Saturday of the month is a work party to help control invasive species and other educational events. Please contact Scott at (206) 938-2144.
E.C. Hughes Park and Playfield was renovated in 2001. Community participation helped construct the children's play fort.
Longfellow Creek Trail starts in Roxhill Park and continues north along the Longfellow Creek watershed to SW Andover St.
(map). A distance of nearly 4 miles.
Community Center
Southwest Community Center where most of the Westwood Neighborhood Council meetings are held. The facility has a pool, gymnasium, and public meeting rooms. Also where the local schools have their football and baseball games.
Nearby Parks in West Seattle
Lincoln Park has a great shoreline along the Puget Sound. Picnicing, playfields, and trails. West of the neighborhood.
Solstice Park across the street from Lincoln Park has a panoramic view of Puget Sound. Tennis courts, P-Patch and trails.
Fauntleroy Park. A second growth forest canopy dominates this natural park with trails. West of the neighborhood.
Westcrest Park has one of the city's largest off-leash dog parks. Wooded trails, picnic areas and playground make up the remainder of the park. A large panoramic view of the Seattle skyline. East of the neighborhood.
