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 was announced in August 2023 with the goal of restoring and revitalizing Myrtle Edwards and Centennial Parks and constructing a new greenway in time for June 2026 when Seattle would host the FIFA World Cup.

Elliott Bay Connections goals include:

  • Connecting the parks of Elliott Bay with a new greenway between Waterfront Park and Olympic Sculpture Park
  • Connecting people to Myrtle Edwards and Centennial parks by restoring and revitalizing these parks
  • Connecting people to the Salish Sea by expanding places to touch the water
  • Connecting people to each other by helping make the Elliott Bay waterfront a welcoming place for all

Greenway

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 (EBC) restored and revitalized Myrtle Edwards and Centennial Parks by honoring their spectacular waterfront setting and preserving their unique experience of green landscape and beaches meeting the Elliott Bay shoreline. EBC project improvements added many new features in the parks.

New features in Myrtle Edwards and Centennial Parks:

  • Abundant native plantings, including plants used in Indigenous food systems, pollinator meadows and reseeded lawns
  • Newly planted trees, selected for their shade canopy and hardiness as native species
  • haʔłali (“The Good Place”), a new public amenities building with restrooms, and Café Hagen, a new food and beverage concession
  • New children’s exploration area
  • Expanded beach coves with improved accessibility for humans and enhanced habitat
  • Repaired and enhanced pedestrian paths including a path shoulder for runners and paths through the new landscapes
  • New seating and picnic tables replacing obsolete park furniture
  • New comprehensive wayfinding system including maps and signage for all park users
  • Renovated and repaved bike trail with lighting, bike racks, bike repair stations and signage
  • Accessibility improvements throughout including the accessible children’s exploration area, new accessible paths to the rose garden, beaches and other park areas

Stay informed: Join the EBC mailing list to get monthly email updates.

Questions? Contact info@elliottbayconnections.org.

Learn More About Elliott Bay Connections

DSA 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.

Press Release (PDF)