Community Facilities

Health Care

The Seattle area is the health care center of the US Pacific Northwest. Leading institutions include Swedish Medical Center, University of Washington Hospital and School of Medicine, Harborview Medical Center, Group Health Cooperative Hospital, Virginia Mason Medical Center, Northwest Hospital, Valley General Hospital, Children's Hospital and the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center (with the world's largest research program for cancer control and prevention).

Religion

All major religions are represented in the greater Seattle area. In addition to various Protestant, Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox churches, there are numerous Jewish synagogues, Buddhist temples and Islamic mosques.

Cultural and Recreational Facilities

Cultural
Historical sites 37
Performing arts centers 37
Public libraries 30
Community centers 28
Museums 17

Recreational
Tennis courts 156
Maintained trails - 72 miles
Parks 61 local parks
Athletic clubs 42
Playing fields 33
Swimming pools 10
Beaches 9
Golf courses 5