Half City. Half Sanctuary.

50 Years of Perspective

A place shaped by movement, memory, and community—right in the center of Seattle.

What is 50/50?

For 50 years, Freeway Park has existed in between.

Between the energy of the city and the calm of a hidden retreat. Between movement and stillness. Between what it has been—and what it can become.

This celebration marks that balance, and invites you to experience it for yourself.

50th Celebration Events

Explore special performances, gatherings, and experiences happening throughout the year.

Freeway Park In Bloom

June 20, 2026 | 12:00-3:00PM
Join us for a day in the park with live music, fresh food, public artworks and a chance to learn about local resources and stewardship opportunities centered around sustainability.
FREE! All are welcome.

News/Blog

Creative Start

Wednesdays, May 27, June 3 and 10 | Seneca Plaza

Book Carts & Buskers

Monday - Friday, June - September
12-2pm in Seneca Plaza

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Honoring the Past.
Shaping the Future.

For some, Freeway Park has been part of their daily lives for decades. For others, it’s a new discovery. Together, these experiences shape what the park is—and what it will become.

“Freeway Park has been the backdrop for so much of my life, adapting to whatever I needed from her at that time. As a kid, it was a place to play. As a teenager, a space to wander with friends and explore our independence. And as an adult, it is a beautiful respite from the city when I need a break from concrete and cars. It's like an old friend — ever changing but always there.”

— Beth Topping, former FPA vice president
‘Freeway Park is an oasis in the heart of the city. I use it as a corridor to go from First Hill to downtown and back on errands, but I’m often drawn by its beauty to just sit awhile and enjoy it. As Seattle grows, becomes denser, more high-rise, and more crowded, having a lush, green space like Freeway Park refreshes my soul. What foresight the City showed in creating this lovely place—I hope it can serve as a shining example of the value of preserving public land for parks.”

— Hollis Palmer, neighbor
“ I love this place! I saw it on the map and was so happy that there's a local park right here in the heart of downtown!”

— New Park User

Did you know?

Did you know that Freeway Park is a mini arboretum with more unique tree species than any other downtown park?
Did you know that Freeway Park is a whopping 5.3 acres?
Did you know that grass roots activists from First Hill sparked the idea and movement to build a park across the freeway?