# Tattoo shops in Wallingford, Seattle

> Wallingford is a mostly residential neighborhood of 1920s bungalows between Fremont and the U District, with shops and restaurants concentrated along North 45th Street and a few tattoo studios nearby. Street parking is generally free but time-limited. Buses run along 45th, and Gas Works Park looks across Lake Union to the downtown skyline.

Wallingford is a classic streetcar suburb filled with 1920s houses and bungalows. Its commercial life is concentrated along North 45th Street, home to the neon "WALLINGFORD" sign, Wallingford Center and the original Dick's Drive-In.

A few tattoo studios sit on or near North 45th Street and Stone Way North. Wallingford suits people who want a neighborhood shop with easier parking than Capitol Hill or Ballard. Its business streets aren't part of Seattle's paid parking areas, though many blocks have posted time limits.

Gas Works Park, on the north shore of Lake Union, is one of the city's most photographed parks. On a hot day it's very exposed, so keep a fresh tattoo covered and stay out of the lake. Buses along North 45th Street connect Wallingford with the U District light rail station to the east and with Fremont and Ballard to the west.

## Studios in Wallingford (4)

- [Slave To The Needle](https://seattle-tattoo.org/studios/slave-to-the-needle) — 403 NE 45th St, Seattle, WA 98105 · (206) 545-3685 · https://slavetotheneedle.com
- [Bellwether Tattoo](https://seattle-tattoo.org/studios/bellwether-tattoo) — 4006 Wallingford Ave N, Seattle, WA 98103 · (206) 633-6210 · https://www.bellwethertattoo.com
- [Ink and Paint Tattoo Gallery](https://seattle-tattoo.org/studios/ink-and-paint-tattoo-gallery) — 4038 Stone Way N #100, Seattle, WA 98103 · (206) 432-9053 · https://inkandpainttattoo.com
- [Matt Hildebrand Tattoo](https://seattle-tattoo.org/studios/matt-hildebrand-tattoo) — 4501 Interlake Ave N, Seattle, WA 98103 · (206) 295-6085 · https://www.matthildebrandtattoo.com

## FAQ

**Is parking free in Wallingford?**
Generally, yes. Wallingford's business streets aren't part of Seattle's paid street parking areas, but many blocks along North 45th Street have posted time limits. For a long session, park on a residential side street where the signs allow it, or take a bus along 45th from the U District light rail station.

**What's a healing-friendly thing to do in Wallingford?**
Grab a meal on North 45th Street or walk the quiet residential streets. Gas Works Park has great views of Lake Union and downtown, but it's exposed and sunny in summer, so bring a light layer to cover a fresh tattoo, and don't wade into the lake until it's fully healed.