# Tattoo shops in Roosevelt & Maple Leaf, Seattle

> Roosevelt and Maple Leaf are residential North Seattle neighborhoods along Roosevelt Way NE, where a few tattoo studios sit among cafes and shops. Roosevelt Station puts both on the 1 and 2 Lines, and Northgate is one stop north. They suit North End locals who want an easy transit trip without the crowds of downtown or Capitol Hill.

Roosevelt grew up around Roosevelt High School and the commercial strip on Roosevelt Way NE and NE 65th Street, and new apartment buildings have risen around its light rail station since it opened in 2021. Maple Leaf, to the north, is quieter and residential, with Maple Leaf Reservoir Park on NE 82nd Street offering wide lawns and playfields.

A few tattoo studios sit along Roosevelt Way NE between the two neighborhoods.

Roosevelt Station, on 12th Avenue NE near NE 65th Street, serves the 1 and 2 Lines. Street parking around the Roosevelt core is paid Monday through Saturday until 8 p.m., while Maple Leaf's side streets are mostly free. Green Lake, just west, is a good place for a walk after a session. Skip swimming until you've healed.

## Studios in Roosevelt & Maple Leaf (2)

- [Moonlight Tattoo](https://seattle-tattoo.org/studios/moonlight-tattoo) — 8927 Roosevelt Way NE, Seattle, WA 98115 · (206) 402-6705 · https://www.moonlighttattooseattle.com
- [Altar](https://seattle-tattoo.org/studios/altar) — 7114 Roosevelt Way NE, Seattle, WA 98115 · (206) 714-8455 · https://altarseattle.co

## FAQ

**Which light rail stations serve Roosevelt and Maple Leaf?**
Roosevelt Station, near 12th Avenue NE and NE 65th Street, is served by both the 1 Line and the 2 Line, with trains south to the U District, Capitol Hill and downtown and north to Northgate and Lynnwood. Maple Leaf sits between Roosevelt and Northgate stations, so riders there use whichever is closer.

**Is there paid parking near Roosevelt Station?**
Yes, in the Roosevelt core. Street parking there is paid Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., with posted time limits, and free on Sundays and holidays. Maple Leaf's residential side streets are mostly free, but read the signs before leaving a car for a long session.