Sand Point, WA

About Sand Point

• • Jimi Hendrix spent summers at his grandmother's house in Sand Point.
• • Magnuson Park, a massive urban oasis, arose from a former naval air station.
• • Naval Air Station Seattle put Sand Point on the map during World War II.
• • Warren G. Harding dedicated the Sand Point Naval Air Station in 1921.
• • The closure of NAS Seattle in 1970 dramatically altered the area's landscape.
• • Named for its sandy spit, Sand Point was established in the late 1800s.
• • Part of Seattle, Sand Point's population is included in Seattle's ~750,000.
• • At 20 feet, Sand Point's elevation offers views of Lake Washington and the Cascades.
• • Many Sand Point residents work in Seattle's tech, aerospace, and healthcare sectors.
• • Sand Point feels serene, blending city access with quiet lakeside charm.
• • The Seattle Kraken, based nearby, joined the NHL in 2021.
• • The University of Washington rowing team dominates collegiate competitions near Sand Point.

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