Contact
Phone
Front Desk Receptionist: 206 – 932-4044 x 1
info.SCWS@soundgenerations.org
Our Location
4217 SW Oregon Street
Seattle, WA 98116
The Senior Center of West Seattle (SCWS) is located on the corner of California Avenue & Oregon Street, one block north of the Alaska Street Junction.
Getting Here
Parking
Free two-hour parking is available but limited along California Ave. SW. You can also find free parking on residential streets around the West Seattle Junction neighborhood.
Paid parking is available in the Diamond Parking lot behind the Senior Center, accessible from 42nd Ave. SW. You can use your smartphone or a credit card to pay for parking.
By Metro Transit
King County Metro provides regular bus service to the West Seattle Junction with a main hub located just one block south of the Senior Center at the intersection of California Ave. SW and SW Alaska St. Find your route at tripplanner.kingcounty.gov.
Metro Access is another public transportation option for seniors with disabilities. To find out if you qualify, contact 206-205-5000.
By Hyde Shuttle
Sound Generations provides free round-trip van transportation to seniors 55+ and people with disabilities of all ages. Visit hydeshuttle.org or call 206-727-6262 to sign up.
Other Options for West Seattle Residents
The City of Seattle also offers two programs specific to West Seattle residents. You can learn about Flip Your Trip and Home Zones at seattletraffic.org
Hours of Operation
8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Visit our Homepage or Activities for details.
*Inclement weather: In the event of inclement weather the Center follows the Seattle Public Schools late starts and closures. Follow your TV news channels for this information.
Stop n’ Shop Thriftstore
Thursday through Tuesday 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Closed Wednesday.
Thursday through Tuesday 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Closed Wednesday. Please see our Donate to Us page for a list of items accepted.
Junction Diner
Monday-Thursday from 11:45am-12:30pm
Margie’s Cafe
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 9 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Snow Closures
If it’s snowy outside, we will follow the lead of the Seattle Public Schools – if they are closed, then we are closed. Check this website if you’re not sure.
Holiday Closures
New Year’s Day (Monday, January 3, 2022)
Martin Luther King Day,
Presidents’ Day,
Memorial Day,
Independence Day
Labor Day,
Veteran’s Day,
Thanksgiving Day & Day after Thanksgiving,
Christmas Eve
Christmas Day