Union Street pedestrian bridge

The Union Street bridge and elevator provide a practical accessible connection between downtown and the waterfront when lifts are operating.

Paid street spaces and garages line downtown and Alaskan Way, but construction, cruise traffic, games, and events create delays. Transit and walking are usually easier.

Waterfront Park is open daily 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Aquarium, vendors, ferries, elevators, restrooms, play areas, and events use separate schedules.

The rebuilt park includes a public restroom, with additional facilities at Pier 62 and partner attractions during their hours. Identify the nearest open one along the long waterfront.

Promenade, Overlook Walk, public play spaces, piers, art, and many programs are free. Aquarium, food, parking, ferries, and attractions charge.

Wide promenades, elevators, Overlook Walk, and developed pier surfaces support accessible circulation, though outages and event layouts can alter routes.

Leashed pets are allowed under posted rules; keep them controlled around play spaces, food, crowds, habitat, docks, and water edges.

Pier 58's large play structure, Overlook Walk, Habitat Beach, aquarium surroundings, free games, and ferry views create a strong downtown family destination.

The Union Street bridge and elevator provide a practical accessible connection between downtown and the waterfront when lifts are operating. The waterfront is long and busy. Choose a meeting point, watch children near piers and traffic crossings, and check elevator, event, ferry, weather, and cruise conditions.

Light rail, buses, ferries, water taxi, seasonal Waterfront Shuttle, and walking from Pike Place all serve different sections.