Photo by Erik Holsather
Friends of Waterfront Park and the City of Seattle invites the public to celebrate the grand opening of Overlook Walk on Friday, Oct. 4, a major milestone in the transformation of Seattle's waterfront. The event, beginning at 4:30 p.m. and continuing until 7 p.m. The event will feature a variety of exciting activities, music, and interactive experiences designed to engage visitors and highlight the significance of this new elevated park be-tween Pike Place Market, downtown, and Waterfront Park.
“The opening of Overlook Walk is a significant step toward fulfilling the vision of a fully connected and accessible waterfront for all residents,” said Joy Shigaki, president and CEO of Friends of Waterfront Park. “This iconic location offers an unparalleled experience and will be a place of gathering, exploration, and re-flection for generations to come. We encourage people to come back again and again as the full park comes to life.”
Overlook Walk is an integral part of the city’s broader vision to create a more connected, ac-accessible, and vibrant waterfront. It will introduce a variety of new public spaces suited for programming, recreation, and community gatherings. Its upper deck offers expansive views of Elliott Bay, the Olympic Mountains, and Seattle’s skyline, while the Salish Plaza and Salish Steps provide amphitheater-style seating ideal for outdoor performances, art installations, educational programs, and relaxing with friends. These versatile spaces, along with the large Park Promenade, are designed to host a wide range of activities year-round – from cultural festivals and public markets to intimate performances and fitness classes. Visitors can enjoy a seamless flow between the historic Pike Place Market, downtown Seattle, and the 20-acre Waterfront Park, creating new ways to experience Seattle’s rich natural and cultural offerings.
The day’s celebrations will kick off with an official private ribbon-cutting ceremony, hosted by the City of Seattle from 3-4 p.m. Following the ribbon-cutting will be a full slate of all-age activities from 4:30 to 7 p.m. between Overlook Walk and Pier 62.