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CLISE MANSION

Situated in the Willowmoor farmstead area of Marymoor Park, Clise Mansion offers sweeping views of the surrounding gardens and lawns. On the National Register of Historic Places, "Willowmoor Farm" was owned and developed by Seattle banker James Clise in the early 1900s. The property served as his family's country estate and working showplace farm for his Morgan horses and Scottish Ayrshire cattle. The grounds, which feature a selection of heritage trees, were designed by the Olmsted Brothers landscape architecture firm, the designers of Central Park in New York City. It was Clise who built the park's iconic windmill, which has never been functional!

Today, the mansion is available for weddings, corporate retreats, and other gatherings, and features a ballroom, event rooms, and gardens.

“I drive through Marymoor often and pay my dollar as I drive through on my way out. There is always an old man working in the little booth, I'm not sure what his name is... but sometimes I find myself just wanting to drive through the park just to pay a dollar so I can see him smile. He is honestly the most happy and wonderfully pleasant person to see at the end of my tiring day, and I just wanted to let you know he is a wonderful employee and I give him and you my thanks!”
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