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 soon)
- Gender neutral, ADA accessible restrooms (Pier 62, more restrooms coming to Pier 58 soon)
- Cooling Fans (At Pier 62 events)
- Water (Currently at Pier 62, more water stations along Waterfront Promenade coming soon)
- Food (At Pier 62 events – see which food trucks will be available here)
The floating dock at Pier 62, Waterfront Park. Photo by Jo Cosme.
Event Resources
- ASL Interpreters (Select events: Indigiqueer, Pier Party, Block Party, AFROPUNK, Meet the Artist:Bill Pfeifer Jr.)
- Sensory Tent (Select Events: Indigiqueer, Pier Party, Block Party, AFROPUNK)
- Sensory kits (All events + By request: Noise-reducing headphones, ear plugs, blankets, scented and weighted neck wraps, fidget toys, etc.)
- Assisted Listening Devices (Offered at select events or by request: Indigiqueer, Pier Party, Block Party, AFROPUNK, Meet the Artist:Bill Pfeifer Jr.)
- Courtesy wheelchairs (By request or for select events: Indigiqueer, Pier Party, Block Party, AFROPUNK, Meet the Artist:Bill Pfeifer Jr.)
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.
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.