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A coffee pop-up shop on Pier 62.A coffee pop-up shop on Pier 62.

Join us on Pier 62 for the last month of Firepit Socials

Every Sunday through March 30th ‑ warm wood‑burning fire, cup of cafe de olla, and views.

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Overlook Walk in Seattle offers an elevated pedestrian pathway with views of iconic landmarks like the Great Wheel. Opened in 2024, it provides a scenic, green space for locals and tourists alike.

Visitors enjoy a scenic stroll along Seattle’s new Overlook Walk, with views of the waterfront, Seattle Great Wheel, and lush greenery on a sunny day. Photo by Brandon Patoc.

Overlook Walk is Now Open Daily 7am ‑ 10pm

Come take in the 360‑degree views, bring the kids to the playground, or sit among the thousands of native plants!

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This rendering showcases the proposed design for the Community Wall at Overlook Walk, featuring botanical tokens representing the contributions of community members.

Rendering of the Community Wall provided by Studio Matthews.

Leave Your Mark on Waterfront Park

Help shape the future of the waterfront! Reserve a botanical token on our community wall or discover other ways to support this vibrant space. Visit our blog post to learn more.

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Photo by Jason Merges

Reconnect with Nature and Each Other at Waterfront Park

Green spaces, bike lanes, and pedestrian‑focused infrastructure are coming to Seattle's new 20‑acre public park.

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People swinging on the newly opened Seattle waterfront Swing Sets near Colman Dock.

People swinging on the newly opened Seattle waterfront Swing Sets near Colman Dock.

This photo captures a peaceful moment on the waterfront pier as the sun sets over the water.

Park visitors enjoy a serene sunset at Pier 62. Photo by Jo Cosme.

This twilight image shows people seated on the gently illuminated Salish Steps at Overlook Walk. The soft lights embedded in the steps create a cozy ambiance, inviting visitors to sit, relax, and take in the evening atmosphere.

Visitors enjoying the illuminated Salish Steps at Overlook Walk. Photo by Jo Cosme.

People gathered around a wood burning fire on Pier 62.

Firepit Socials on Pier 62 2025

Plan Your Next Visit

Make the most of longer days at the waterfront! Enjoy beautiful lights throughout the park, warm up at a Firepit Social at Pier 62, and make priceless Spring memories. Check out the links below to make planning your next visit a breeze.

Accessibility ResourcesGetting to the Park
Bikers enjoy the opening of the Seattle Waterfront protected bike lanes.

The full 1.2-mile Waterfront Park Bike Lanes open.

People swinging on the newly opened Seattle waterfront Swing Sets near Colman Dock.

People swinging on the newly opened Seattle waterfront Swing Sets near Colman Dock.

Construction Update: The Protected Bike Lanes and Promenade Swing Sets are open!

The full 1.2 miles of new bike path is open!—making it another mode for commuters and visitors to explore and enjoy the park. Riders will be able to experience the views from South King Street all the way to the Elliott Bay Trail.

As well as the Promenade Swings near Colman Dock!— sit, swing, and take in the Olympic mountains in the distance!

Press & Media

Seattle’s Waterfront Park Enhances Safety with Minimal Police Intervention

Puget Sound Business Journal

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Seattle’s new Overlook Walk makes for a seamless downtown adventure

The Seattle Times

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Four Must-See Parks This Fall Herald a New Golden Age

The New York Times

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Watch Seattle’s Newest Park Transform the City

The Seattle Times

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A woman, smiling, stands behind a cozy, floral-decorated café counter with a neon sign that reads “cafecito y chisme.”

Brewing Culture, Community, and Cafecito at Waterfront Park

If you’ve stopped by a firepit social this winter season, you likely caught a glimpse of a vibrant pink and orange sign reading “cafecito & chisme.” That’s Café Calaveras’ recognizable tagline. What started as a pop-up on Pier 62 is now gearing up for a brick-and-mortar space, all thanks to the hustle, heart, and vision ...

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A Token of Love for Waterfront Park

Visit Overlook Walk, and you can take in the sweeping views of the Salish Sea and the Olympic Mountains. Turn back towards the city, you can see the sunset reflect off the downtown buildings. Among the many awe-inspiring new views in every direction,  you may not have noticed the small section of blank wall near ...

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Vibrant promenade pop-up container at Waterfront Park with people sitting around a cafe table enjoying lunch.

A summer spark for local business

As summer drew to a close this year, so did our Promenade Pop-Up Vendor Program. In its first year, this program transformed the well-trafficked Promenade into a hub of creativity, community, and commerce. Nine skilled artisans, creators, and micro-business owners brought their crafts to life within four small, semi-permanent shipping containers. Strategically located at the ...

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Honoring Native American Heritage at Waterfront Park

Today is Native American Heritage Day, a time to honor and celebrate the cultures, resilience, and ongoing contributions of Indigenous peoples across the country. Here in Seattle, the downtown waterfront—where Waterfront Park now stands—has been the land of the Coast Salish Peoples since time immemorial. This is their ancestral home, a place of deep cultural, ...

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