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Waterfront Park Firepit Socials. Photo by Jo Cosme.

Meet Us at Waterfront Park this Fall

Join us this fall for free community programming and cozy seasonal activations

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Photos by Jo Cosme, Brandon Patoc, Hannah Te, and Erik Holsather.

Your Waterfront Park is here.

Thank you to the hundreds of artists, organizations, donors, sponsors, and the tens of thousands of community members who came to celebrate this historic moment.

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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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.

Pier 62. Photo by Jo Cosme.

Plan Your Next Visit

Make the most of your time at the waterfront! Check out the links below to make planning your next visit a breeze.

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Latest Stories

Visitors gathered around a large wood burning fire on Pier 62 during a cloudy day.

Meet Us at Waterfront Park for Fall programs

Blog Summary From roller discos and firepit socials to cultural festivals and holiday markets, there’s something for all ages and interests. Explore the full lineup and plan your next visit to Seattle’s central gathering place. Waterfront Park is Seattle’s gathering place for every season—and this fall, the calendar is filled with events that bring the ...

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Aerial view of Pier 62 and Overlook Walk

Grand Opening Celebration marks a historic moment for Seattle’s Waterfront Park

Blog Summary We officially opened Waterfront Park—a 20-acre public space where the old viaduct once stood—made for joy, connection, and community. This park came to life thanks to years of teamwork between the City, community partners, donors, and sponsors (and Friends cheering it along the way!).  Waterfront Park is here for everyone—to gather, play, and ...

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A sunny day at Seattle’s Waterfront Park, where people sit on terraced seating facing Elliott Bay, while others stroll along the promenade. Overlaid speech bubbles read “Meet me at Waterfront Park” on a bright green background.

Meet Me at Waterfront Park: Where New Moments and Memories Are Made

Blog Summary: Seattle’s Waterfront Park Grand Opening Celebration will be on Saturday, September 6. Meet Me at Waterfront Park is a movement to make this space Seattle’s central gathering place, powered by community. Learn how you can join the celebration, spread the word, and help bring the park to life year-round. Seattle’s waterfront has always ...

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A vibrant crowd walks along the landscaped paths of Overlook Walk at Seattle’s Waterfront Park on a sunny day.

Parks for all of us: Why Prop 1 Matters

Blog Summary Parks are where we gather, grow, find solace, and belong. Proposition 1 ensures that King County’s parks and trails remain safe, accessible, and vibrant for generations to come. Let’s invest in the places that bring us together. By Joy Shigaki, President & CEO As a fourth generation Seattleite, I grew up in and ...

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Close-up of the Tsutakawa Fountain with water cascading from sculptural bronze forms at Waterfront Park.

Art in Motion: Welcoming Back Tsutakawa’s Fountain to Waterfront Park

Blog Summary The Joshua S. Green, Sr., Fountain by George Tsutakawa has returned to Seattle’s waterfront, newly restored and reinstalled along Columbia Street near its original 1966 site. The fountain honors a legacy of civic generosity and artistic vision, blending cultural traditions, nature, and abstraction in bronze and water. Its return was made possible by ...

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Public Restroom, Pedals and Petals at Waterfront Park

Spring has arrived at Waterfront Park, and the season of renewal is in full swing. As the waterfront bursts into bloom, it’s not just the flowers making a statement—new additions to the park are transforming the way visitors move, relax, and connect with nature. Whether you’re cruising along the waterfront on two wheels, stopping for ...

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Collage-style image showcasing diverse community events and performances at Seattle's Waterfront Park, including dancers, drummers, drag performers, and families, set against the city skyline and Mount Rainier. Text reads: 'Welcome to your Waterfront Park. We curated this with you in mind.' Friends of Waterfront Park logo appears in the bottom left corner.

2025 Summer Lineup of Free Events, Culture & Community at Waterfront Park is Here!

This summer, Seattle’s new waterfront invites you to step into something historic. After decades of dreaming, planning, and community input, Waterfront Park is coming to life–not just as a park, but as a civic space shaped by culture, community, and care. From May through September, Friends of Waterfront Park will host over 270 free public ...

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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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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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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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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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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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Press & Media

Photos: Grand Opening at Seattle’s Waterfront Park

Seattle Times

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Besa Gorden Celebrates Waterfront Park Grand Opening

Converge Media

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Seattle Waterfront Park grand opening set for Sept. 6

Seattle's Child

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Decades in the making, Seattle celebrates the grand opening of the Waterfront Park

KIRO 7

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Grand Opening Celebration Seattle’s New 20-Acre Waterfront Park

The North American Post

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Seattle Waterfront’s New Pier 58 Playground: What Parents Can Expect

Parent Map

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Playtime on the Pier

Seattle Magazine

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Walk Seattle’s Waterfront with this Map to its Newest Features

Seattle Times

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Bike path on Seattle waterfront is missing piece to city puzzle

Seattle Times

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How Seattle is Working to Keep Waterfront Park Safe

Seattle Times

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The Best Seattle Waterfront Itinerary for any Schedule

Seattle Times

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Seattle’s New Waterfront Park: A Transformation Six Years in the Making

Seattle Medium

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Seattle’s New Waterfront Park Set for Summer Debut

KNKX

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Free Shuttle returns to a new era of Seattle’s waterfront

Seattle Times

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Seattle’s Waterfront Park Announces Summer Season of Free Events

Seattle Times

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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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