EVENTS CANCELED DUE TO AIR QUALITY: With the air quality reaching unhealthy levels, we’ve had to cancel Spotlight at Waterfront Park and SEA You at the Waterfront programming on August 6, 2026. Thank you for your understanding!
Blog Summary: Friends of Waterfront Park has completed the $170 million Campaign for Waterfront Park, the largest philanthropic campaign for public space in Seattle’s history. With the park now open, we’re stepping fully into our new role as its nonprofit steward and year-round host. The celebration doesn’t stop here—gifts to the Annual Fund will help …
November 1, 2025
Blog Summary: Waterfront Park has something for every kind of fall personality. Uncover your autumn vibe and plan your season at Seattle’s waterfront gathering place. Some people love a PSL and a good sweater. Others crave a crisp jog by the water. However you “do” fall, Waterfront Park has a lineup of events and programs …
October 7, 2025
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 …
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 …
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 …
July 22, 2025
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
February 11, 2025
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 …