Formal Gardens
The gardens remain today. Visitors find a Japanese Garden, Rose Garden, and Dahlia gardens surrounding the former superintendent's home. The home was built in 1898 in the year of the Yukon Gold Rush. The gardens are located near the park's main entrance on the approach to the Zoo & Aquarium. It is sited on a bluff looking down on a waterfront containing the boathouse, Anthony's Restaurant and Washington State ferry landing providing access to Vashon Island.
Weddings in historical structures: The prominent feature in the Japanese Garden is the Pagoda built in 1914 as a streetcar station. When buses replaced street cars in urban areas throughout the West, the Pagoda became a waiting area for buses in 1938. In 1963 it was transformed into a center for flower shows and social gatherings. The Pagoda and Lodge were refurbished in 1988 and today are rented throughout the year for weddings and receptions.
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