Overview
Created and operated by the Seattle Art Museum, this 9-acre public park sits right on the edge of Elliott Bay. It blends monumental contemporary sculptures with breathtaking vistas of the Olympic Mountains and the Puget Sound.
Highlights
- The Eagle: Alexander Calder's massive red steel sculpture, a striking contrast against the sky.
- Echo: Jaume Plensa's towering, elongated head sculpture looking out over the water.
- Z-shaped Path: The ingenious design that carries visitors seamlessly over highways and train tracks down to the shore.
History
Opened in 2007, it transformed a former industrial site into Seattle's largest downtown green space, achieving numerous awards for environmental restoration and design.
Visitor Tips
- Walking/Biking: It connects directly to the Myrtle Edwards Park taking you further up the waterfront.
- Sunset: An unbeatable location to watch the sun sink behind the Olympic Mountains.
- Duration: 1–2 hours.