Parks Survey
In 2023, the city of Seattle renewed and expanded its agreement with the Downtown Seattle Association to manage downtown parks and public spaces, growing DSA’s portfolio to six downtown parks and public spaces. Today, we outfit these important urban spaces with furniture, games, lighting and reading areas. A full-time staff manages daily programming such as concerts, food trucks, community events, kids activities, art installations and more. DSA also provides private security and staffing at events.
We’d like to hear from you about how we’re doing. Please share your feedback by Friday, July 31 at 5 p.m.
Tell us about your recent visit to one of these parks and/or public spaces:
Westlake, Occidental Square, Pioneer Square or Bell Street Parks
First & Pike Plaza and McGraw Square
Partners
To enhance downtown parks and other public spaces, DSA partners with the Seattle Department of Parks and Recreation, to manage and activate Westlake Park, Occidental Square, Pioneer Park and Bell Street Park.
Contact Info
General Park Info:
Wes Dorne, Senior Manager, Public Realm Operations
206-613-3256
wesd@downtownseattle.org
Sponsorships:
Jennifer Casillas, VP, Public Realm & Ambassador Operations
206-613-3225
parks@downtownseattle.org
Art and Public Space Projects:
Seth Geiser, Manager, Urban Planning & Design
206-613-3916
sethg@downtownseattle.org
Park Rules
The Seattle Municipal Code prohibits:
- Placing any structure or obstruction in the park without a permit
- Dogs or other pets that are not leashed; person with dog must carry and use equipment for removing feces.
- Sale of merchandise without a permit
- Amplified sound without a permit.
- Camping
- Liquor (open or closed container)
- Littering
- Skateboarding, roller-skating
- Illegal gambling
- Urinating or defecating
Parks Code of Conduct (enforceable under SMC 18.12.040) prohibits:
- Depriving others of their use or enjoyment of the park
- No smoking
- Unattended items
- Creating a risk of harm to any person or property
- Obstructing pedestrian traffic; interfering with the provision of services or the use of park property
- Disrupting Parks and Recreation activities.
- Abusive or harassing behavior