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Waterfront Park Comes to Life
Now that Waterfront Park is fully realized, Friends is stepping into our next chapter: stewarding this beloved public space year-round, so it remains clean, safe, welcoming, and alive with possibility.
That means daily maintenance in partnership with Seattle Center and thoughtful programming curated alongside community partners. It means uplifting local vendors, artists, and storytellers. It means showing up for the waterfront—and everyone who gathers here. Learn more about this next chapter on our blog.
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Milestone Reached: Completing the Campaign for Waterfront Park
Thanks to our growing community of 3,000 supporters, along with businesses, sponsors and community groups, we’ve reached the $170 million campaign goal!
“This campaign represents more than dollars raised—it’s a promise delivered. Together, we have built not just a park, but a living, breathing civic space rooted in belonging, beauty, and shared possibility. Now, our real work begins: to bring people and local communities together to ensure Waterfront thrives as a vibrant gathering space.” – Joy Shigaki, President & CEO
Learn more about Friends’ commitments to our community as we turn toward this new chapter.
Community Wall and Botanical Token Opportunity
Leave a lasting mark on Waterfront Park: gifts of $1,200 one time or $100/monthly receive a botanical token on our community wall, where supporters can customize the text that will be featured on a botanical shape inspired by Waterfront Park. The wall will be located at the new Overlook Walk cafe space. View full details and secure your token today!
Photo by Land Morphology, courtesy of the City of Seattle
DANDY performs at Spotlight on the Waterfront in 2023.
Philanthropic Partners
We are grateful for the numerous ways people from across the region have come together in support of Friends of Waterfront Park; contributing their time, resources, and ideas to co-create a remarkable new public space for all.
We’ve compiled a list of contributors to the comprehensive Campaign for Waterfront Park, which you can view as a PDF.
Gift Acceptance Policy
Friends is a 501c3 nonprofit committed to working transparently and engaging authentically with our community of supporters and partners. The purpose of this Gift Acceptance Policy is to provide guidelines relating to the acceptance and processing of gifts in alignment with our mission, vision and values.
Ways to Give
Give Now
Make a donation in support of Waterfront Park and Friends.
You can also make a campaign pledge and create a schedule of contributions up to/over a three-year time period.
Please make checks, corporate matches, and transfers payable to:
Friends of Waterfront Park
1201 Alaskan Way, Suite 200
Seattle, WA 98101
Matching Gifts
Many companies offer gift matching opportunities for employees. If you work for one of these companies, your support of Friends of Waterfront Park could be matched by your employer. Please check with your company’s human resources department to learn more, or contact us at [email protected].
Gifts of Stock, Wire Transfers, and Donor Advised Funds
Please contact us! Email [email protected] or call our philanthropy coordinator at 206-452-6965.
Friends of Waterfront Park Tax ID Information
Friends of Waterfront Park is a 501c3 nonprofit organization. Contributions to Friends are tax-deductible to the extent of the law. Our Tax ID number is: 80-0867356.
If you would like to discuss a tribute or planned gift, please contact us at [email protected] or call our philanthropy coordinator at 206-452-6965.