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Olympic Sculpture Park

A stunning nine-acre waterfront park in downtown Seattle, blending modern art and nature up to the edge of the Salish Sea.

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What is the Olympic Sculpture Park known for?

It is a public park in downtown Seattle featuring modern and contemporary monumental sculptures, including permanent outdoor works, temporary pieces, and site-specific installations. The 9-acre site includes an outdoor sculpture museum, an indoor pavilion, and a beach on Puget Sound overlooking the Salish Sea.

Is it free?

Yes, admission to the Olympic Sculpture Park is free.

What are the hours?

The park is open 365 days a year, opening 30 minutes before sunrise and closing 30 minutes after sunset. Seasonal hours are listed as 6 a.m.–9 p.m. daily from May 1 to September 30, and 7 a.m.–8 p.m. daily from October 1 to April 30.

Where is it located?

The park is located at 2901 Western Avenue, Seattle, WA 98121.

Are bikes and skateboards allowed?

Bicycles, scooters, rollerblades, and skateboards are permitted but must be walked through the park. Active sports are not allowed.

What should I check before going?

Use Gyde for context, then check official sources for current hours, tickets, construction, and closures.

What to know

The Olympic Sculpture Park is a public park in downtown Seattle, created and operated by the Seattle Art Museum. Opened on January 20, 2007, the site transforms a former nine-acre industrial waterfront site into a vibrant green space for art. The design blurs the lines between landscape, architecture, and infrastructure, effectively bridging over a railway corridor and arterial road to reconnect the city to its harbor waterfront. Visitors can explore an outdoor sculpture museum featuring permanent outdoor sculpture, temporary works, and site-specific installations. The park's layout includes an indoor pavilion, a beach on Puget Sound, and a collection of monumental sculptures overlooking the Salish Sea. This integration of art and nature provides a unique visual experience as the sculptures are set against the backdrop of the Olympic Mountains. As a free-admission destination, the park is open 365 days a year. Its seasonal hours vary, with the park being accessible from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. from May 1 to September 30, and from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. from October 1 to April 30. The park is designed to be an open, accessible cultural hub that integrates modern and contemporary sculpture into the public realm.

Visitor tips

  • Admission is free, making it an easy stop for any itinerary.
  • If you have a bicycle, scooter, or skateboard, you must walk them through the park to protect the art.
  • Plan your visit during the window between 30 minutes before sunrise and 30 minutes after sunset to enjoy the changing light on the sculptures.
  • Avoid active sports to maintain the peaceful atmosphere of the park.

Nearby context

Located at 2901 Western Avenue, the park is situated on Seattle's waterfront, reconnecting the city's downtown core to the harbor waterfront by bridging over the railway corridor.

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