Public Transportation:

Pioneer Square Habitat Beach 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 South, take the Columbia Street exit (Exit 165A). Continue to on Columbia Street to Alaskan Way. Turn left onto Alaskan Way. Pioneer Square Habitat Beach is adjacent (just south) of the Seattle Ferry Terminal on the west side of Alaskan Way.

From I-5 North, take the James Street exit (Exit 164A). Turn left onto James Street and continue to 4th Ave. Turn right onto 4th Ave for 2 blocks, and turn left onto Columbia Street, heading west. Continue to on Columbia Street to Alaskan Way. Turn left onto Alaskan Way. Pioneer Square Habitat Beach is adjacent (just south) of the Seattle Ferry Terminal on the west side of Alaskan Way.

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 links below.

• Railroad Way South 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

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.

The core public safety team consists of 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. Seattle 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.