Welcome to Habitat Beach
Open daily 7am – 10pm
A place where all are welcome to enjoy the water, the views, and community – Pioneer Square Habitat Beach is a man-made beach supporting the waterfront ecosystem, including enhancing the salmon corridor by adding rocks and nearshore vegetation.
Located between the historic Washington Street Boat Landing and Colman Dock.
Visitor Info
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- Sitting with friends and family
- Enjoying a quiet space to unwind
- Letting your pets sniff around on-leash
- Touching the water
- Having a picnic that you load in and load out
- Watching the sunset
- Looking for jellyfish
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- Abusive or harassing behavior
- Amplified sound except by permit
- Camping
- Commercial/vending activity except by permit
- Conduct that negatively impacts public safety or property
- Disrupting beach use, programming, services, operations or access
- Drug use, possession, sale
- Feeding wildlife, including birds and marine animals
- Fires/igniting flammable materials
- Fireworks and explosive devices
- Gas-powered generators except by permit
- Graffiti/vandalism
- Illegal Weapons
- Liquor and alcohol except as authorized during programming/events
- Littering
- Motorized vehicles, equipment, drones, bikes, or scooters
- Smoking
- Swimming or diving in the water
- Trespassing
- Unattended items
- Unauthorized mooring or boat launching
- Unleashed pets
- Urinating or defecating except in designated facilities
Waterfront Park Rules are enforceable per Seattle Municipal Code.
Two individuals sitting on the shore of Pioneer Square Habitat Beach. Photo by Jason Merges.
Now Open: Pioneer Square Habitat Beach
Public Access to the Water
Come sit for a picnic, relax among the native plantings, and spot local marine life at Habitat Beach. Located between the historic Washington Street Boat Landing and Colman Dock on Seattle’s central shoreline.
Pioneer Square Habitat Beach does not offer public moorage or boat launches. For questions, email [email protected].
Photo courtesy City of Seattle
New plants can be found next to Buster Simpson's SeaBearers sculptures. Photos courtesy of the City of Seattle.
Photo by Jason Merges courtesy Friends of Waterfront Park
Permanent Art | Migration Stage by Buster Simpson
Installed in 2023, a feature of this artwork is that it offers folks a place to stop, gather, and rest along the Park Promenade.
There are two types of art structures: Anthropomorphic Dolosse and SeaBearers.
Coming Soon! Historic Washington Street Boat Landing Vendor
The historic Washington Street Boat Landing has been renovated and will be welcoming a new food vendor – stay up to date with news and updates by signing up to our Newsletter.
