# Olympic Sculpture Park: Waterfront Winter Art Walk on Elliott Bay

> Place to go for families in the Seattle–Tacoma–Bellevue area (WA). Times are Pacific Time.

- When: Open daily 365 days a year, opens 30 minutes before sunrise and closes 30 minutes after…
- Where: Olympic Sculpture Park, 2901 Western Ave, Seattle, WA 98121
- Ages: All ages; 100% ADA paved paths and gentle switchbacks; stroller-friendly urban walk with open lawns
- Price: Free admission; Open to the public year-round; Street and garage parking available nearby
- Schedule: Open daily 365 days a year, opens 30 minutes before sunrise and closes 30 minutes after sunset; PACCAR Pavilion open during museum hours
- Organizer: Seattle Art Museum (SAM)
- Official page: https://www.seattleartmuseum.org
- Last checked: Wed, Nov 4

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## About

Transforming a former industrial brownfield on Seattle's downtown waterfront into nine acres of vibrant public green space, the Olympic Sculpture Park operated by the Seattle Art Museum is one of the Northwest's most celebrated outdoor cultural landmarks. Gentle, Z-shaped paved pathways descend from Western Avenue down to Elliott Bay, weaving among monumental modern sculptures including Alexander Calder's vivid red 'The Eagle' and Richard Serra's towering weathering-steel waves of 'Wake'.

Winter visits offer clear, crisp views across the waters of Puget Sound to Bainbridge Island ferries and the snow-draped Olympic mountain peaks. The wide, barrier-free ramps make the park effortless to navigate with strollers and wagons. Families can stop into the glass-walled PACCAR Pavilion to warm up, use clean restrooms, and grab a hot chocolate at the market cafe.

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