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 …
February 5, 2025
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 …
December 17, 2024
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 …
November 29, 2024
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, …