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May 31: Meet Me at Waterfront Park 5k

Be part of history as we celebrate Seattle’s new waterfront with an unforgettable 5K!

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Promenade Restrooms open 8am - 7pm near Pier 58.

Restrooms Are Now Open Daily 8am ‑ 7pm!

Located near Pier 58, the design features six, all‑gender stalls ‑ family & accessibility friendly.

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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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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 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.

Capture the magic of Seattle's waterfront for your event at Pier 62!

Plan Your Next Visit

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

Accessibility ResourcesGetting to the Park

Public Restroom Facilities at Waterfront Park.

Bikers enjoy the opening of the Seattle Waterfront protected bike lanes.

The full 1.2-mile Waterfront Park Bike Lanes open.

Construction Update: New Openings along the Promenade!

The Waterfront Park Restrooms are officially open! A six-stall, all-gender restroom located near Pier 58 between Union and University Streets. Current operating hours are 8:00am – 7:00pm.

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.

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Two figures stand on the shore of Habitat Beach, they are turned away from the camera. One of them has an arm outstretched, pointing to somewhere in the distance.

Celebrating the Pioneer Square Habitat Beach

On June 12, Friends of Waterfront Park came together with the City of Seattle, the Suquamish Tribe, and our community partners to celebrate Pioneer Square Habitat Beach and the stunning public artwork, Migration Stage, by Buster Simpson. This beautiful addition to our downtown waterfront is not just a scenic spot, but a crucial environmental and ...

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Two people shop inside of a Promenade Pop-up kiosk

Pop in to a Promenade Pop-up!

With Waterfront Park’s new Promenade nearing completion, Friends of Waterfront Park is already filling it with fun, culture, and art (three things we know you love as much as we do!). Come on down to the Promenade between Spring and Seneca and say “hi” to our new resident vendors and do some shopping at our ...

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Six large metal art displays in a row along a street and plaza.

Introducing a New Art Exhibition at Stadium Plaza, Featuring Art by Kimberly Saladin (Muckleshoot)

Here at Friends of Waterfront Park, we are continuously finding new and innovative ways to bring art, culture, and vibrancy to the various spaces of Waterfront Park. One of those ways is through a new art exhibition at Railroad Way South, which recently opened to the public near Lumen Field. We are excited to be ...

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National Wellness Month: Moving Towards Wellness on the Waterfront

Waterfront Park is filled with places and opportunities to invest in your wellbeing. Whether it’s catching a break from the hustle and bustle at the peaceful Pioneer Square Habitat Beach or finding community in movement with Movement, Wellness, and Play programming at Pier 62, you can find dozens of ways to prioritize yourself and your ...

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Microsoft Commits $3.5 Million to Support Friends of Waterfront Park and Activation of Seattle’s Waterfront

Friends of Waterfront Park is excited to announce that Microsoft has made a $3.5 million gift to support the development and activation of Seattle’s Waterfront Park. This generous contribution is a key part of our $170 million comprehensive fundraising Campaign for Waterfront Park, which will transform the waterfront into a vibrant, inclusive, and accessible space ...

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Paul G. Allen Family Foundation Invests $5 Million to Support Waterfront Park’s Cultural Programming

Today marks an exciting chapter for Seattle’s arts and culture landscape as the Paul G. Allen Family Foundation announced a transformative $9 million in grants to eight downtown organizations. Friends of Waterfront Park is proud to be the largest recipient, securing $5 million over the next three years to support community-led cultural programming at Seattle’s ...

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A collage of botanical tokens and text that reads Support Waterfront Park and Friends, Leave Your Mark, Make a Gift Today

How to Leave Your Mark on Waterfront Park

Grand opening of Seattle’s newest park is just around the corner, but there is already so much to celebrate: Overlook Walk connecting Pike Place Market to the waterfront, a restored section of beach reflecting the natural landscapes and revitalizing salmon passageways at Habitat Beach, and public art installations throughout the entirety of the 20 acres ...

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Why This Downtown Seattleite Supports Waterfront Park

This past year proved to be a successfully active year at the waterfront, with over seventy free music events, cultural performances, and fitness and wellness classes hosted on Pier 62. Many of which were made possible by our generous community supporters and partnerships. With the grand opening of the full 20-acre Waterfront Park just around ...

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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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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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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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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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