Elliott Bay Connections
Connecting and Revitalizing Parks on the Elliott Bay Waterfront
Elliott Bay Connections is a public–private partnership to connect, restore and revitalize public parks along the Elliott Bay waterfront from Pier 62 (just north of the Seattle Aquarium) to The Beach at Expedia Group.
The EBC project, funded entirely by private philanthropic donations, is under construction and will be complete before Seattle hosts the FIFA Men’s World Cup in June 2026.
Elliott Bay Connections will connect:
- The parks of Elliott Bay with a new greenway trail between Waterfront Park and Olympic Sculpture Park — open now!
- People to Myrtle Edwards and Centennial Parks with the restoration and revitalization of these parks.
- Visitors to the Salish Sea and the indigenous communities and culture that have lived and thrived here since time immemorial.
- People to each other by helping make the Elliott Bay waterfront a welcoming place for all.
New Greenway Open
On April 21, 2026, Elliott Bay Connections opened a new greenway on the east side of Alaskan Way, from Virginia Street to Clay Street, connecting Waterfront Park to the Olympic Sculpture Park.
The greenway replaces former trolley tracks with a multi-use trail designed for people of all ages and abilities. It offers ample space to walk, bike, and roll at a comfortable pace, including for those traveling with children or assisting others.
Along the route, newly planted beds feature native and street-hardy trees, shrubs, and perennials. The greenway also includes added lighting and benches for resting. New maps and signs improve navigation for residents and visitors.
Myrtle Edwards and Centennial Parks
Elliott Bay Connections will restore and revitalize Myrtle Edwards and Centennial parks, creating a unified experience for park users of all ages and abilities to enjoy the combined 16 acres of open public space, extending for more than a mile along Elliott Bay.
Park Improvements:
- Repair and enhance pedestrian and bike trails in the parks, including adding new lighting.
- Enhance public access to two beach coves in Myrtle Edwards Park, including enhancing shoreline habitat.
- Refresh park landscapes with abundant native plantings, including new lawns, meadows and trees that flourish in coastal conditions.
- Create new public amenities building with restrooms and food concession.
- Restore and revitalize park amenities, including increasing and improving picnic tables and seating and adding new kid-friendly new kid-friendly exploration areas.
- Support the restoration of existing public artwork.
- Add new wayfinding and directional signage.
- Honor the Coast Salish people with indigenous design, plantings and interpretive narratives throughout the park.
Project Schedule
The new greenway opened on April 21, 2026. Construction and planting continue in Myrtle Edwards and Centennial Parks and will be completed before Seattle hosts the FIFA World Cup in June. Pedestrian and bicyclist access through Myrtle Edwards and Centennial parks is being maintained throughout construction.
Stay informed: Join the EBC mailing list to get monthly construction email updates.
Questions? Contact the project team at: info@elliottbayconnections.org or call the construction hotline at (206) 462-1275. The construction hotline is monitored whenever construction is taking place.
Learn More About Elliott Bay ConnectionsDSA is serving as the project implementation partner, bringing together a team of Seattle-based firms experienced in public space improvements, public agency requirements and community engagement. The city of Seattle and the Port of Seattle will issue the necessary approvals and permits for the work to be performed in these publicly owned spaces.