Waterfront Block Party is September 1, 2023. 2022 photo by Erik Holsather.
Accessibility
Friends strives to ensure Waterfront Park and our events are inclusive, accessible, and welcoming to everyone. We offer the following resources and are continually seeking to expand our offerings to meet specific requests as needed. Please email [email protected] with any questions or specific accessibility requests for events
Supersones performance at Spotlight on the Waterfront 2023. Photo by Jo Cosme.
Waterfront Park Amenities
- ADA accessible park
- Seating (Wheelchair accessible tables coming)
- Gender neutral, ADA accessible restrooms on Pier 62
- Cooling Fans
- Water
- Food during most events – see which food trucks will be at events here
The floating dock at Pier 62, Waterfront Park. Photo by Jo Cosme.
Event Resources
- ASL Interpreters (Select events: Indigiqueer, Pier Party, Block Party, Salmon Homecoming)
- Sensory Tents (Select Events: Indigiqueer, Pier Party, Block Party, Salmon Homecoming)
- Sensory kits (Noise-cancelling headphones, ear plugs, blankets, Heated/scented head wrap, fidget toys, etc.)
- Assisted Listening Devices
- Courtesy wheelchairs
Photo of Waterfront Shuttle by Jo Cosme
Transportation
- FREE Waterfront shuttle with stops along Alaskan Way, Seattle Center, Pioneer Square, the International District, and the waterfront from May 24th through September 2.
- Public elevators to reach the waterfront can be found at the Pike Place Market Garage, Union St., Lenora St., and Bell St.
- Please see visitor information here.
- Please see accessmap’s assessment map here.
We value your input and kindly ask you to let us know if you have any specific access needs or accommodations and we will try our best to meet them. Please fill out our park experience survey HERE with any feedback on how we can make your experience more comfortable and accessible.