Freeway Park
Jim Ellis Freeway Park is many things; an art-piece unto itself, a place to gather together to experience art and community, a place of respite and a bustling backyard for First Hill and Downtown residents. The 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 reconnects communities and 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
Freeway Park is a place of respite, exploration and wonder. Come visit! FPA produces year-round programs focusing on art, education and community building. We work with a coalition of partners to bring these creative and fun experiences for free to all park visitors.
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
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