Pier 58 is beginning to come to life with the installation of the jellyfish-inspired climbing tower. This is the largest element of the sea life themed play structure and is a one-of-a-kind creation for Waterfront Park.
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- We are thrilled to announce that Overlook Walk will be opening to the public on Friday afternoon, October 4. Overlook Walk provides a direct connection between downtown and the waterfront with views, ample seating, native landscaping and more!
- What is dazzling, freshly paved and soon to be lined with native plantings? The Waterfront’s future two-way separated bike path! Paving has begun for the bike path, which will extend along the Waterfront from S King St to Virginia St.
- Take a walk up the Salish Steps, which will lead to the Overlook Walk & offer sweeping views of Elliott Bay. Under the protective sheeting are cedar benches, from which you will be able to see activities on the water & promenade below. The opening is slated for later this year.
00:00 - 1/2 Habitat Beach opens on July 1 & is a key component of the nearshore ecosystem providing benefits to marine life. It'll be open every day 7 AM-10 PM. There is no swimming or entering & exiting the water by personal watercraft allowed as its primary...
- Construction of Overlook Walk began in summer 2022 in the footprint of the Alaskan Way viaduct between Pike Place Market and the Seattle Aquarium. 1) Overlook Walk during construction in September 2022 2) Overlook Walk now.
- We’re excited to announce that we are opening the Union Street Pedestrian Bridge this Friday, Dec 9! Come see us after 11 AM & before dusk, weather depending, we can answer questions about the Waterfront Seattle project & will have some goodies to share.
- As early as Saturday, November 18, westbound vehicle access will be permanently removed on Pike St between Bellevue Ave and Terry Ave/Hubbell Pl. To learn more about what to expect during this change, check out the SDOT Blog 🔗 buff.ly/47mg1q7
- Last month we shared an aerial of our Overlook Walk project. Here is an update from the construction zone. Will the view of Elliott Bay from Overlook Walk be your new favorite viewpoint in the city?
00:00 - Eight new cherry trees were planted on Pike St, between 1st and 2nd avenues 🌸 We will also be installing a plaque highlighting the historic meaning of these cherry trees in remembrance of the Japanese and Japanese American farmers who sold their produce at Pike Place Market.
- Quick update: We are installing formwork for the stairs that will connect Pike Place Market & the waterfront’s Park Promenade! One may say, we’ll “bridge” the gap between the two 😉
- Have you spotted these new additions at intersections along Pike & Pine streets?🔍👀 Bike leaning rails have been installed on Pike St near 4th & 7th avenues & on Pine St between 2nd & 6th avenues. These rails help cyclists keep their balance while waiting at traffic lights.🚦🚴
- Did you know that we’re building an all-gender public restroom on the waterfront? The foundation has been constructed, & we'll be building it up in the new year! Located across from Pier 58, the restroom will include all-gender stalls with privacy, safety & cleanliness in mind.
- 1/2 Check out these before & after photos from our Pioneer Square East-West Improvements project from the start of construction to today, with majority of work now complete.
