# Tattoo shops in Phinney Ridge, Seattle

> Phinney Ridge is a quiet, mostly residential ridge between Fremont and Greenwood, known for Woodland Park Zoo, the Phinney Center and a string of cafes and restaurants along Phinney Avenue North. It has few studios of its own, but Greenwood, Fremont and Ballard shops are minutes away. Street parking is mostly free, and Route 5 runs along the ridge.

Phinney Avenue North runs along the top of the ridge, with Green Lake to the east and Ballard to the west. Woodland Park Zoo, at 5500 Phinney Avenue North, and the Phinney Center, a community hub at 6532 Phinney Avenue North run by the Phinney Neighborhood Association, are its best-known landmarks.

For tattoos, the nearest studio clusters are in Greenwood to the north and Fremont to the south, both a few minutes away by bus or car. Ballard's studios are a short trip west.

Route 5 runs along Phinney Avenue, and the RapidRide E Line runs on Aurora Avenue east of the zoo. Street parking is mostly free. The zoo is a pleasant post-session outing if you keep a fresh tattoo covered from the sun. Green Lake's paths are close too, but don't swim in the lake until you've healed.

## Studios in Phinney Ridge (1)

- [Eric Eye Restorative Tattoo](https://seattle-tattoo.org/studios/eric-eye-restorative-tattoo) — Seattle, WA · (206) 271-9349 · https://ericeyetattoo.com

## FAQ

**Can I swim in Green Lake after getting a new tattoo?**
Wait until it's fully healed. Lakes, pools and hot tubs can carry bacteria into a fresh tattoo, and soaking can damage healing skin. Cleveland Clinic dermatologists advise avoiding immersion until the tattoo has healed, which usually takes several weeks. Walking or jogging the Green Lake loop in loose clothing is fine.

**Is Woodland Park Zoo a good outing after getting tattooed?**
Yes, with a few precautions. Walking is fine, but on sunny days a fresh tattoo shouldn't sit in direct sun, and sunscreen shouldn't go on it until the skin has healed, so cover it with loose clothing. Bring water, keep bag straps off the area, and avoid touching the tattoo with unwashed hands.