Freeway Park
Jim Ellis Freeway Park is Seattle’s largest downtown public park. The 5.2 acre park opened on July 4th, 1976, bridging Seattle’s Downtown and First Hill neighborhoods after they were severed by the construction of I5. Designed by Lawrence Halprin and Angela Danadjieva, it is widely considered a masterwork of a modernist master and a precedent setting park that single-handedly defined a new land-use typology for American cities.
Freeway Park
Jim Ellis Freeway Park is Seattle’s largest downtown public space. The 5.2 acre park opened on July 4th, 1976, bridging Seattle’s Downtown and First Hill neighborhoods after they were severed by the construction of I5. Designed by Lawrence Halprin and Angela Danadjieva, it is widely considered a masterwork of a modernist master and a precedent setting park that single-handedly defined a new land-use typology for American cities.
Events
A lot has changed in the last few years; yet Freeway Park remains a place of respite, exploration and wonder! We work with a coalition of partners to bring creative and fun programming to the Park through all four seasons. Come visit!
Upcoming Events
Events
The Freeway Park Association works with a coalition of partners to bring creative and fun programming to the Park through all four seasons. All of our programs are free, open to the public and are located in the Main Plaza at 6th Ave and Seneca St unless otherwise noted in the event details.
What's Happening in the Park