Welcome to Pier 62
Open daily 7am – 10pm
This world-class park is a canvas for Seattle’s rich and vibrant communities to come and create on – Pier 62 is a revitalized historic pier and offers flexible, active community space for cultural programming, fitness classes, intimate performances and concerts, and informal group gatherings, all while having the mountains and sea as a backdrop!
Visitor Info
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Public Transportation
Pier 62 is easily accessed by bus, light rail, ferry, or water taxi. Once here, jump on the Free Waterfront Park Shuttle to get around Waterfront Park and downtown Seattle! See the Free Waterfront Park Shuttle schedule and stop map here.
Driving Directions
From I-5 North, take the Madison Street/Convention Place exit. Stay straight to go onto 7th Ave. Take the first left onto Madison Street. Turn right onto Alaskan Way. Pier 62 is on the left adjacent to Pine Street.
From I-5 South, take exit 165A toward James Street. From right lane, merge onto 6th Avenue. Turn right on Columbia Street. Turn right on 1st Avenue. Turn left on Madison Street. Turn right onto Alaskan Way. Pier 62 is on the left adjacent to Pine Street.
Parking
Paid street parking is available along Alaskan Way and adjacent streets. Additional parking garages exist along Waterfront Park as well. Learn more at the link below.
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Pier 62 is a place where all are welcome to enjoy the water, the views, and community. A public park owned by the City of Seattle, the rules at Waterfront Park are consistent with other public space in Seattle.
The following activities are not allowed:
- Amplified sound, except by permit
- Abusive or harassing behavior
- Pets without a leash
- Motorized model aircraft (drones) or motorized model watercraft, except by permit
- Camping
- Unattended items
- Commercial activity, except by permit or otherwise authorized
- Littering
- Liquor, except in authorized areas
- Smoking
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At Pier 62, visitors have access to public restroom facilities, moveable furniture for public use, a water station, free games and activities, and other food and beverages during most events.
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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 fill out our park experience survey with any feedback on how we can make your experience more comfortable and accessible.
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Core team for public safety now includes Seattle Center, Friends, and Evergreen Treatment Services- REACH, utilizing a four-tiered approach to respond to public safety needs.
Friends contracts with REACH to provide dedicated outreach to visitors who may need access to human services. Seattle Center provides a public safety team and maintenance services to ensure space is cared for at high standard. The Center specializes in managing a complex urban public space – this partnership is a big win.
Friends Park Ambassadors enhance City public safety and operations services, and has contributed over $2M for public safety. In the next five years, Friends will match $5.54 million in City’s $5.4 million in funding to support Seattle Center and city staffing costs.
In compliance with the Washington state health safety mandate, Friends of Waterfront Seattle is taking every possible reasonable measure for a safe and healthy environment for waterfront visitors, staff, performers, and artists. Friends continues to actively monitor and update procedures per guidelines from local public health authorities.
Join Us at Waterfront Park Grand Opening Celebration This September
Experience Seattle’s newest 20-acre park this September with a vibrant celebration featuring live entertainment, art installations, local food vendors, and over 100+ communities as we come together to explore all that the new Waterfront Park has to offer!
Pier 62 Features
Xopantla Tianquiztli 2022 at Pier 62. Photo by Sunny Martini.
Community Space
Friends of Waterfront Park, in deep collaboration with our community, curates and offers free events and activities for the public to enjoy – from cultural events and live music performances, fitness classes like yoga, Zumba, and dance classes, to local vendor markets.
Locals and visitors alike can also enjoy fishing off the pier, sitting on the pier furniture, or playing pier games like chess, checkers, or soccer.
Food Trucks & Pop‑Ups
Come to the waterfront for our rotating lineup of local food trucks and pop‑ups, serving diverse and flavorful options at Waterfront Park!
Food Trucks will be varying, and the schedules may change without notice.
Floating Dock
Your new connection to the water – the floating dock is open to the public during Park hours. Life jackets are available.
The floating dock does not offer public moorage or boat launches. For other Floating Dock-related questions, email [email protected].
Events at Pier 62
Read Our Boardwalk Bulletin
Xopantla Tianquiztli 2022 at Pier 62. Photo by Sunny Martini.
Dancing Til Dusk is August 22 and 29 in 2023. 2021 photo from Pier 62 by Adam Lu.
Photo from Salmon Homecoming 2023 by Jo Cosme
Pier 62 Games. Photo by Jo Cosme
Pier 62 during Friends' Annual Event Waterfront Block Party. Photo by Erik Holsather.
Lunar New Year celebrations on Pier 62.
Zumba Master summer classes on Pier 62, hosted by We Move To Give.
Spotlight at Waterfront Park featuring Khmer Amarak on Pier 62. Photo by Jo Cosme
People gather together on Pier 62 around a firepit.
Spotlight Series featuring Seattle Frankenfunk. Photo by Jo Cosme,
Zumba Master Class at Pier 62. Photo by Jo Cosme.
Cafe Calaveras popup coffee shop on Pier 62
Pier 62 Salsa Dancing
The new Overlook Walk at Seattle’s Waterfront Park wraps the Seattle Aquarium as it rises on stairs to the Pike Place Market. Credit.: Grant Hindsley for The New York Times
Park visitors enjoy a serene sunset at Pier 62. Photo by Jo Cosme.
Firepit Social on Pier 62
Pier 62 Floating Dock
People gather around a large firepit at Pier 62.
Explore Waterfront Park
Grand Opening Celebration is on September 6
100+ performances, 9 performance areas, 6 major park features, 2 main stages, 1 historic day!