After two years of closure, Pioneer Square is finally getting its City Hall Park back.
The 1.3-acre green area closed in August 2021 due to safety concerns and remained shuttered while the City and King County negotiated which entity would be responsible for the park.
Seattle ultimately agreed to take control and pick up the tab, which ended up at $1.3 million Its plans included adding two park rangers, creating a public info hub, cleaning the historic fountain, and providing room to host concerts and other events.
The park officially opens Tuesday, June 13 with remarks from Mayor Bruce Harrell before an all-day event with live music, lawn games, and food trucks.
City Hall Park will also host outdoor movies, a whiffle ball tournament, free bike repair workshops, and drop-in art days over the summer.