Schurman Rock
Location: 5200 35th Avenue SWIn 2003, Seattle Parks Foundation raised $90,000 to completely restore this historic climbing rock at Camp Long in West Seattle. Designed by mountaineer Clark Schurman in the 1930's, Schurman Rock is the first man-made climbing in the nation. Its foundation became cracked and unstable in the 1990s, and the rock was closed for safety reasons. Seattle Parks Foundation was thrilled to bring this historic park asset back to life by restoring its foundation and improving the surrounding landscaping. The rock is once again being enjoyed by new generations of climbers.