Olympic Sculpture Park

The Olympic Sculpture Park is a sculpture garden at the waterfront in Downtown Seattle, United States. The site covers roughly nine acres and descends in a zigzag pattern from the city edge down to Puget Sound, blending green spaces and artworks with views of the water and mountains.

The Seattle Art Museum transformed a former Unocal industrial site into this public garden, opening it in January 2007. The redevelopment brought green space and art to a location previously closed to the public.

The park takes its name from the view of the Olympic Mountains rising beyond the water. Large works in steel, glass, and other materials stand freely on the lawns, allowing walkers to see them from different angles.

Access is free and open daily from sunrise to sunset, while the PACCAR Pavilion operates from 9 AM to 4 PM. Paths cross three levels and are mostly paved, making them suitable for wheelchairs and strollers.

The three separate parcels are linked by a green bridge over the tracks and an underpass below the road, allowing walkers to go from the center to the water. This design lets pedestrians follow a continuous path without crossing streets or waiting.

Location: Seattle

Inception: 2007

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Operator: Seattle Art Museum

Address: Western Avenue

Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday sunrise-sunset

Phone: +1(206)6543100

Website: https://seattleartmuseum.org/visit/olympic-sculpture-park

GPS coordinates: 47.61676,-122.35530

Latest update: December 20, 2025 11:57