Thanks to Mike C.
Over the past few years, I have been watching the Seattle Waterfront change. From the fantastic Ocean Pavilion expansion, to the brand-new Overlook Walk connecting the waterfront to Pike Place Market, each addition has been more thrilling than the last. It’s all been leading up to this: a complete redesign of Pier 58, with a brand-new waterfront playground you have to see to believe.
Mark your calendars because Pier 58 opens to the public on Friday, July 25, 2025, and I have the inside scoop on what families can expect. Spoiler alert: It lives up to the hype.
Imaginative, open-ended play
A 25-foot jellyfish rises above the pier, its tentacles reaching out and inviting kids to climb and explore. Thrill-seeking kids can make their way up to the top, where the entrance to an 18-foot-high steel tube slide awaits. It’s one of the first things you’ll see as you cross the pier, if you can tear your eyes away from the stunning views of Elliott Bay.
With architectural elements and whimsical features (designed with input from local kids and parents alike), the playground goes above and beyond what you might expect. It’s a stunning, joyful playground constructed with natural materials and bouncy, bright blue rubber flooring. And there are so many ways to play. (continued on page 2 or here)