Visit Pioneer Square Habitat Beach | Waterfront Park Seattle

Located just south of Colman Dock and near the historic Washington Street Boat Landing | Open Daily 7am to 10pm

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.

Visitor Info

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

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.

Full Waterfront Park Rules

Habitat Beach Features

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 info@waterfrontparkseattle.org.

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.

Photo courtesy City of Seattle

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.

Learn More About the Art and the Artist Here

Boardwalk Bulletin

Two figures stand on the shore of Habitat Beach, they are turned away from the camera. One of them has an arm outstretched, pointing to somewhere in the distance.

Celebrating the Pioneer Square Habitat Beach

On June 12, Friends of Waterfront Park came together with the City of Seattle, the Suquamish Tribe, and our community partners to celebrate Pioneer Square Habitat Beach and the stunning public artwork, Migration Stage, by Buster Simpson. This beautiful addition to our downtown waterfront is not just a scenic spot, but a crucial environmental and ...

National Wellness Month: Moving Towards Wellness on the Waterfront

Waterfront Park is filled with places and opportunities to invest in your wellbeing. Whether it’s catching a break from the hustle and bustle at the peaceful Pioneer Square Habitat Beach or finding community in movement with Movement, Wellness, and Play programming at Pier 62, you can find dozens of ways to prioritize yourself and your ...