Whale Park 2500 Sawmill Creek Road, Sitka, AK 99835
About the Business
Whale Park, located at 2500 Sawmill Creek Road in Sitka, Alaska, is a unique park and tourist attraction that offers visitors the opportunity to observe humpback whales and sea lions in their natural habitat. The park features covered viewing shelters, public-use fixed binoculars, interpretive signs, and life-sized whale art, making it more than just an ordinary city park. Visitors can listen to undersea noise through a hydrophone at the park, with the option to tune in to "Whale Radio" on 88.1 FM to hear live broadcasts from the hydrophone.
Whale Park is a prime location for spotting humpback whales between September and January, and offers wheelchair accessible upper viewing platforms as well as platforms closer to the water. The park is just four miles east of downtown Sitka on Sawmill Creek Road, making it easily accessible for visitors.
For more information, visitors can contact the Sitka Convention and Visitor's Bureau at (907) 747-5940 or visit their website at www.sitka.org. Additional information can be found through Sitka Parks and Recreation at www.cityofsitka.com/parks/parks.htm, or by contacting the Alaska Department of Fish and Game. With its stunning views and unique wildlife viewing opportunities, Whale Park is a must-visit destination in Sitka, Alaska.
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Hours open
Monday:
8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Saturday:
8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Sunday:
8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Reviews
"A pretty small park but lots of interpretive signage."
"Great spot to stop for the restroom and to take pictures of the bay."
"This is a great place for kids and adults - for those young at heart. The information proved gives great insight into the factors that make Southeast Alaska an amazing place to visit and learn about different cultures and ways of life."
"Didn't see any whales today, but did climb down the stairs (quite a ways if you arent used to them) and down on the rocks a bit to see a bunch of starfish which was cool. Also used the binos to peek at the mountain."
"Quietest place to sit down and relax from the regular life by just listening to the ocean and wind by the rocks. Beautiful view of the Silver bay. Boardwalkers quite slippery when it is wet, hold on to your kids most of the time. Stairs climbing is awesome and good work out any point of the day. Lot of printed information to read and understand the whale behavior. Breaching is something I learned from the printed script here and experienced in the Halibut State recreational Park."
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