NEIGHBORHOOD
Set high along the curve of Phinney Ridge, Woodland View looks out toward both the Olympic and Cascade mountains, surrounded by tree-lined streets and the kind of neighborhood charm people fall in love with instantly. Families here are served by West Woodland Elementary, Hamilton International Middle School, and Ballard High School — long-standing anchors of the community.
At the ground floor of Woodland View, the neighborhood’s beloved A la Mode Pies will make its return, bringing warm slices, seasonal flavors, and a familiar gathering spot right downstairs. Just outside your door, Phinney Ave N offers an easy rhythm of daily life: pizza at Windy City Pie, sushi at Arigato, burgers at Red Mill, dinner at Ada’s, and coffee from Fresh Flours or Herkimer before you start your morning. Everything you need is close, comfortable, and walkable — the feel of a small town set in the middle of the city. And when you need to get around, the Route 5 bus stop is only steps away.
Nature wraps around this neighborhood. A short walk leads you to West Woodland Park, Heart of Phinney Park, Linden Orchard Park, and the expansive green backdrop of Woodland Park — the same place you’ll see from Woodland View’s rooftop. Just across Aurora, Woodland Park Zoo and the rose garden spill into open picnic lawns and children’s play areas, while the east side offers winding walking paths, courts, fields, and spaces where neighbors gather just to be outside.
Phinney Ridge has its own unique heartbeat — shaped by artists, small business owners, and longtime residents. Throughout the year, the Phinney Neighborhood Association brings people together for events like the PhinneyWood Art Walk, a celebration of local creativity that fills storefronts and sidewalks. It’s a community that shows up for one another, stays connected, and feels like home the moment you arrive.