Hat & Boots Park, also called Oxbow Park, is a small community park in Seattle’s Georgetown neighborhood, at 6427 Carleton Ave S. Its landmark is a giant cowboy hat and two boots, sculptures that once stood at a Western-themed gas station. Stop for photos, then take a look at the flower beds and community garden. There is also a small playground with a slide, plus picnic tables for a packed lunch. It’s a brief visit, especially if the sculptures are your main reason for coming.
The sculptures’ gas station past
The hat and boots were built for Premium Tex, a Western-themed gas station that opened in 1954. Their enormous scale made them part of the business’s roadside identity. After the gas station closed in the 1960s, the sculptures remained associated with Georgetown.
The pieces later moved to Oxbow Park. A restoration project was completed in 2010, giving the sculptures their place in the neighborhood park. The site is also known as Hat & Boots Park, a name drawn directly from its most distinctive features.
A small park around the landmarks
The sculptures are the main draw, but the park also has a community garden and a small children’s play area with a slide. Flowers grow around the hat and boots, adding color to the compact setting. Picnic tables provide a place to sit with food you bring along.
Plan this as a short stop rather than a large park outing. Once you have looked around the sculptures and garden, the playground is the main extra activity. Free street parking is available nearby, though a space may require a short walk.
FAQ
Where is Hat & Boots Park?
It is at 6427 Carleton Ave S in Seattle’s Georgetown neighborhood. The park is also known as Oxbow Park.
How long should I spend at Hat & Boots Park?
About 15 minutes is enough for photos and a look around. Add time if you plan to use the playground or have a picnic.
What is the history of the hat and boots?
They were part of the Western-themed Premium Tex gas station, which began in 1954. After the business closed, the sculptures moved to Oxbow Park; restoration was completed in 2010.
Is there parking at Hat & Boots Park?
Free street parking is available nearby, but you may need to park farther away and walk.
