Elliott Bay Connections

Connecting and Revitalizing Parks on the Elliott Bay Waterfront

Elliott Bay Connections (EBC) is a new public–private partnership to connect, restore and revitalize public parks along the Elliott Bay waterfront from Pier 62 (the northern end of Waterfront Park) to the beach just south of Smith Cove. The project, expected to be complete by June 2026, is funded entirely by private philanthropic donations.

Elliott Bay Connections would:

  • Create a new pedestrian and bicycle greenway connecting the new Waterfront Park at Pier 62 to the Olympic Sculpture Park at Pier 70.
  • Restore and revitalize visitor amenities at Myrtle Edwards Park and Centennial Park, including restrooms, picnic tables and seating.
  • Refresh landscapes at Myrtle Edwards and Centennial parks with new lawns, plantings and tree canopy.
  • Add new play areas for children and families.
  • Restore public fishing at Pier 86 and improve direct public access to the water.

Watercolor. Credit: Walker Macy

Elliott Bay Connections would restore and enhance plantings in Myrtle Edwards and Centennial Parks while introducing new opportunities to play.

Credit (above right): Walker Macy

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.

The EBC project is now in the community input phase. There are two ways the public can learn more and offer input. A virtual open house is open now through Dec. 15, 2023.

Press Release (PDF)   Fact Sheet (PDF)

Map and Project Visuals (PDF)