Seattle Brutalist Park Built Over the Interstate
Follow the paths past concrete waterfalls to a lawn break in a 1976 Lawrence Halprin design.
🌿 Concrete Meets Greenery
Freeway Park takes the Seattle stroll somewhere unexpected, right across the interstate. Head to 700 Seneca Street for a public space that brings the surrounding city together through landscape design. Concrete waterfalls give the park its brutalist character, while lush plantings bring a softer edge. Take your time here instead of treating the crossing as a shortcut.
Lawrence Halprin designed the park in 1976. Its undulating layout connects plazas, walking paths, and lawns, giving you room to wander and somewhere to settle down afterward. Follow the paths for an architectural outing, or make the grass your destination for a pause in the city.
Seattle Parks and Recreation manages the grounds, with community programs from the Freeway Park Association adding another dimension to this shared space. The park is open daily from 6 AM to 10 PM, leaving room for an early walk or an evening stop. Check the association for program details before making plans around an event.
