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🚶 Let’s go for a walk, shall we?

Seattle Waterfront’s Overlook Walk opens early October
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The new Overlook Walk bridges downtown attractions to Seattle’s Waterfront Park. | Photo via City of Seattle
Seattle will unveil its long-anticipated Overlook Walk on Friday, Oct. 4 — an elevated park constructed between the community and business hubs of downtown, Pike Place Market, and Waterfront Park. The new pedestrian pathway marks a significant milestone in the city’s multi-billion dollar waterfront transformation project.

Under construction since 2022, the Overlook Walk is the city’s first-ever pedestrian link between downtown and the waterfront — yes, that means we no longer have to traverse endless sets of stairs and navigate the crosshairs of busy Alaskan Way traffic.

An aerial view of the Overlook Walk shows downtown Seattle in the background with its condensed mid and high rise buildings, and the waterfront in the foreground.

The Overlook Walk bridges the ~100-ft vertical gap between Pike Place Market and the new Park Promenade adjacent to Elliott Bay.

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Photo by Tim Rice, via City of Seattle

One of the largest intended impacts for the Overlook Walk is enhancing visitor access and experience + supporting foot traffic for the surrounding local businesses.

With new seating, landscaping, public art, and a concessionaire space, the Overlook Walk aims to become a top destination year-round. Many of these additional features will continue to be implemented throughout 2025 in the project’s final phase.

Let’s take a brief look at the project as a whole — here’s what the final product will look like:
  • Approx. 20 acres of new parks and public spaces
  • Significant multi-modal transportation improvements
  • Directing foot traffic flow between downtown and the waterfront
  • Public access to the waterfront with gradual slopes and a new elevator
  • Protected areas with food and beverage options
  • Slides and other play elements for families
  • Terraced landscaping with native plants
  • Free public programming co-curated with the community
Perched above Seattle Aquarium’s Ocean Pavilion, the park also features 360º views of downtown and beloved natural landmarks like Elliott Bay and Mount Rainier.
 
Events
Monday, Sept. 23
  • SPIN:Rotating Local DJs | Monday, Sept. 23 | 9 p.m. | Chop Suey | Free | Hit the dance floor while local DJs spin + stick around for raffle prizes including concert tickets, merch, drinks, and more.
Tuesday, Sept. 24
  • Monthly Craft Social | Tuesday, Sept. 24 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Monster | $5 | Bring your ongoing project to work on alongside other local crafters.
Wednesday, Sept. 25
  • “The Hitchcock Hotel” | Wednesday, Sept. 25-Sunday, Nov. 17 | Times vary | Can Can Culinary Cabaret | $59+ | It turns out that working the nightshift at a dubious hotel can be quite paranormal — and sultry.
Thursday, Sept. 26
  • “Project Aurora” Watercolors with Willow Heath | Thursday, Sept. 26 | 6-8 p.m. | National Nordic Museum | $55 | Create your own stunning watercolor painting of the Aurora Borealis + experience the museum’s installation with a steaming cup of hot cocoa.
Friday, Sept. 27
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News Notes
Real Estate
  • Symetra Center in Bellevue is about to undergo a major makeover. Estimated to cost $40 million, the renovation project will be adding lobby amenities like local Scandinavian chain Café Hagen (Eastside’s first location) and refinishing the 25-story tower’s outdoor plazas. The upgrades aim to attract and retain “top-tier tenants.” (Puget Sound Business Journal)
Active
  • Upscale fitness chain Equinox just confirmed its plans for downtown Seattle. The health club — comprised of a yoga studio, heated barre, cardio + strength training, and a full spa — is slated to open in Rainier Square in early 2025. Find more gyms near you. (Puget Sound Business Journal)
Festival
  • Georgetown’s SPAM New Media Festival is this weekend, bringing over 40 artists from around the world together for an exploration of technology + multi-media discourse. Friday, Sept. 27-Sunday, Sept. 29, the festival will host exhibitions, workshops, discussions, art, and more displays of digital culture. Snag free admission now.
Sports
  • The Seattle Kraken’s preseason started yesterday, Sept. 22 against the Calgary Flames. Find out how to watch the team’s games + stay in the know with KING 5 Sports on X.
Seattleite
  • Historic Seattle recently awarded Max Genereaux with the 2024 Community Investment Award. Nicknamed “The Reviver,” Genereaux is known for his ownership of many legacy Seattle establishments like Al’s Tavern in Wallingford, Sunset Tavern in Ballard, and the Rendezvous in Belltown. (Historic Seattle)
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Listen
  • A 3-2 win over the Yankees last week pulled the Seattle Mariners back to within three games of a playoff spot in the American League wild-card race. Was Logan Gilbert’s strong start enough to keep Seattle realistically alive? Hear what the experts are saying with Locked On’s daily, Mariners-focused podcast.
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