Viretta Park
| Address: | 151 Lake Washington Blvd E, Seattle, WA 98112, USA |
| Phone: | +1 206-684-4075 |
| Site: | seattle.gov |
| Rating: | 4.8 |
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Jonathan Rundle
Ive lived in Seattle for almost 10 years now and had never before stopped by this morbidly famous site. Kurt and Courtneys old house, the spot where Kurt took his life (unless youre into the conspiracy theories about his death) and Viretta Park are right beside each other along Lake Washington Boulevard. Viretta Park is a tiny little lot that has only two benches, one of which is used as a shrine to Kurt. On the 21st anniversary of his death, I found the time to go to the house and the park next door. These days, the house is hidden mostly by vegetation and a big front gate. The above-garage apartment / greenhouse where Kurt took his life was demolished back in 1996. You can get a little closer to the house by walking down a well-worn path in the park, but there still isnt much to see from there. The bench is probably the only real "site" to see. Seattle parks repaints the bench, but it doesnt take long for it to fill up again with Kurts lyrics, photos of Kurt, fan letters, flowers, picks and graffiti. The closest relic of those days comes in the form of this tree, which someone had carved "RIP" and the date into - sometime in either 1997 or 1998. The tree hasnt yet fully healed, much like the fans visiting the bench today - still listening to the music and wondering "what if."
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Kelly Ekleberry
We came all the way from Houston to see this park in June of 2014. No, really we have family in the area and were going on a cruise. But we are both huge Grunge and Nirvana fans in general, so this was on our to do list in Seattle. I did not realize how small the park really is, but it was fascinating. We enjoyed the waterfront view across the street. We will probably visit again when we go back in 2 years.
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Dani Elle
Really peaceful memorial to Kurt Cobain. As in the Aberdeen park, there are several groups of people coming from all over the world to remember Kurt in their own way. Bring an ink pen to write some lyrics on the bench, which has a direct view of the house he lived and died in (though it looks a lot different now). Overall, its a nice place to sit and reflect and pay your own respects to a rock legend.
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Cody Diehl
The beauty and the grunge feel of Seattle all wrapped up in one little park. Check out the beautiful Kurt Cobain house and put a flower or two (Maybe even a beer or cigarette) on his memorial bench. Turn around and take in the beauty of Seattle and the surrounding waters. Oh! And dont worry theres another bench that you can take a rest on.
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M.D. ÆNOMLÆ
Kurt was killed by K Love!!! Watch the Documentary SOAKED IN BLEACH!!! The Detective that she hired has always professed her guilt. Its not right to carry on being mislead if you can avoid stupidity with a glance through the looking glass. She is criminal... Always has been... Always will be...
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Andrew N Bre
This is just one bench under a tree with no view of Kurts house due to overgrown plants. Its tiny and really out of the way not much to see. Its a 30 min drive for 5 minutes with of sights. Their is no parking you have to park in the neighborhood.
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Brooke Zannell
Amazing you feel captivated by the essence of kurt cobain just being in the area and you feel a sense of reverence for courtney here was the spot that was created for their family to grow.... The different emotions one feels
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Smevin Bravis
Meant a lot to me to come here. You really feel like one with the culture when you stand at that bench and look up at the house (well, the tip of it anyway). A great place to pay respects to one of my heroes.
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Chelsea Ritchey
A small green lot next to the former home of Kurt Cobain. An unexpectedly beautiful view of Lake Washington can be seen from the park. Dont forget to leave a flower on the Kurt Cobain memorial bench.
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Dan Wagner
A must for any Nirvana and Cobain fan. A sad memory of a music giant who got me and millions more into great music. A small and not kept park behind Kurts house with two benches to leave your mark.
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R P
Weird feeling in this park, brought back memories of my younger days. A must visit for any Nirvana fan while in the area, felt good to pay my respects to an icon that fills my music library.
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Jerod Swinehart
Nice park across the street from the infamous former home of Kurt Cobain. Would have been 5 stars, but giving it 3 stars because of all of the naked dudes. No pictures available.
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Maria Ballester
La verdad esque no me gusto mucho yo esperaba que fuera otra cosa
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Kurt Rose
Kurt cobain, descansa entre nosotros. Porteña, Córdoba, Argentina
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Julie Petty
Cute little "park" its really just 2 benches next to the infamous Kurt Cobain home. Its a nice place to sit and relax. Quiet neighbor, right next to the water.
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Nirvana Fan
The place i love and hate at the same time cause Kurt Cobain killed his self here thank you for this i love you all for this and i cant wait to move here
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Brittany Biglin
Went to the little beach down the way too, nice little spot. Caught current owners pulling out of Kurts old house, caught a good pic
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Михаил Попопо
НИРВАНА!!!!КУРТ!!ПОМНИМ ЛЮБИМ СКОРБИМ
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Sanjay Shah
Unbelievable that u can sit on the bench. Views obstructed by new construction. Shame on Seattle for not preserving
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Michele Seibel
Somber with tears shed for the loss of the voice of my generation. May he be in peace from his inner turmoil.
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Guido Escrofani
Imperdible el memorial a Kurt Cobain
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Rainbow Wolf
NIRVANA...Курт..Вечная память..
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Scott Roudebush
Tiny little park next to Kurt Cobains house. If u appreciate his music u should visit at least once.
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mar tsinijjinne
nice place to sit and just let your thoughts flow back to the early nineties.
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Rose Kelly
It was surreal to be here. Listen to Kurts music and loved it. Paid respects.
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Joshua Thorpe
In a place of such beauty. Its sad the tragic way his life ended.
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Varen`ka TV
Kurt Cobain .. 1967-1994 Eternal pamyat..
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Chad White
Cobains ghosts
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Jimi Clark
Almost missed it, it is so small. Great memorial! A must see!
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Luan Roberts
The nicest way to get from Lake Washington Blvd to 39th.
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Кристина Оденцева
Отлично!
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Todd Johnson
Humbling and incredible with the views and history
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Hellen Gabrielly
Really a beautiful memorial to Kurt Cobain.
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DON Gran
It was an honor to see Curt Kobains house.
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R studios
Rip Kurt Cobain I visited his house before
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Fher Novoa
I want to walk here where my idol dead :(
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Erick Henrique
We love you Kurt eternal in our hearts
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Pavel Krupets
"Come as you are". RIP Kurt Cobain.
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Rhandi Neal
For anyone who has loved Cobain.
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Simon A. F. Lund
Memorial spot for Kurt Cobain
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Bernd Gottfried
Good old times - RIP Kurt C.
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Anthony Houston
WHAT a great place to visit
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Donald Pease
Neat. Confined. Pretty.
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Douglas Smith
Calm and peaceful
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Chris Shank
Come as you are
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Adrian Evans
Kinda sad place.
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Ricardo Sanchez
Awesome place
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Lorena Barbosa
Kurts house
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Sasuke Uchiha Productions
Kurt cobain
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Гошан Загородний
I miss Kurt
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Dick Alspher
amazing
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douglas quitain
Awesome
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Alex Sandro Nogueira Ponte
Nirvana
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Жора Кемический
Cool
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Luis Gonza
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