Waterfront Park reconnects Seattle with its waterfront for the first time since 1949. Following the removal of the Alaskan Way Viaduct and seawall reconstruction in 2019, the 1.5-mile urban framework plan establishes character zones, nodes, and linkages that honor adjacent neighborhood identities while capitalizing on unique waterfront conditions.

A generous pedestrian promenade forms the core of the project. Reclaiming the waterfront and reconnecting the city with Elliott Bay, the project includes a new infrastructure corridor, green street, and significant public spaces and amenities, including integrated stormwater management, native-based gardens, kiosks and wayfinding, historic railings, redesigned piers, and new pedestrian connections.

Set within breath-taking vistas across the Bay, Mount Rainier, and the city, the Park is Seattle’s new “Front Porch.” Extending 26 blocks, from historic Pioneer Square to Belltown, Waterfront Park reconnects downtown, Pike Place Market, and various neighborhoods to the Bay. The dramatic Overlook Walk reconnects Pike Place Market to the Seattle Aquarium, Piers 58 and 62, and the Historic Piers along the waterfront.

Inspired by the tough, working character of the once-industrial waterfront with the soft, natural palette of Elliott Bay and Puget Sound, the design reflects the rich cultural history of Seattle’s waterfront—embracing its broader natural setting while seamlessly connecting into the urban fabric of the city.

Waterfront Park began as a bold community vision to remove the Alaskan Way Viaduct and reconnect the city to its shoreline. Today, the $1.2 billion, 15-year transformation has delivered a vibrant, inclusive, and climate-resilient waterfront that reflects Seattle’s identity—welcoming Seattleites and all.