Leave Your Mark on Waterfront Park!

Support final construction and ongoing maintenance of Seattle's newest 20-acre park, stretching from Pioneer Square to Belltown.

Gifts of any size will help make Waterfront Park an accessible and safe place for people to reconnect - to our city, to the water and to each other!

Friends of Waterfront Park is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization, and your donation is tax deductible within the guidelines of U.S. law. Please keep your receipt as your official record. We'll email it to you upon successful completion of your donation.

A once-in-a-generation opportunity on Seattle's waterfront

Friends of Waterfront Park is the nonprofit partner to the City of Seattle, working to maintain, steward, and activate 20 acres of new public space along Seattle's historic shoreline.

We also partner with Seattle Center on a unique approach to public safety, working to create a safe space where everyone feels a sense of belonging.

Learn More About Waterfront Park

When you make a gift to Friends, here's what you help make possible throughout Waterfront Park:

A group participates in a Zumba class on Pier 62.

A group enjoys a Zumba Master Class on Pier 62, a free wellness and play program put on by community organization We Move to Give in partnership with Friends. Photo by Jo Cosme.

Community-Driven Public Programming

Since the first part of Waterfront Park opened in 2020, Friends has partnered with community leaders and organizations to put on hundreds of free events, and we've developed a Cultural Master Plan alongside our community partners to ensure programming reflects the full breadth and diversity of our region.

Two people enjoy views of the water at Pioneer Square Habitat Beach, located near Colman Ferry Dock, which features native plantings and enhances the salmon migration corridor. Photo by Jason Merges.

Connection to Nature, Clean & Safe Spaces

Thousands of new plants and trees, including many native to our region, will provide cover and green spaces throughout all 20 acres of the park. Friends partners with Seattle Center on park maintenance and public safety, centered on creating a safe and welcoming environment for all to enjoy year-round.

A person stands and views the outdoor art exhibit by artist Kimberly Saladin (Muckelshoot) at Stadium Plaza.

At Stadium Plaza (1st Ave S and S Charles St), works by artist Kimberly Saladin (Muckleshoot) are currently displayed as part of Friends' Public Art Program. On exhibit through June 2025. Photo by Jo Cosme.

Enjoying & Celebrating Public Art

Stretching from Belltown to Pioneer Square, both permanent and temporary art installations are integrated into different areas of the park. Statues, fountains, pop-up exhibitions and even seating areas designed by local artists enhance the ambiance of the park and create spaces for inspiration and reflection on the role art plays in remembering our past, celebrating the present and looking to the future.

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Community Wall and Botanical Tokens Opportunity

Support the Campaign for Waterfront Park with a gift of $1,200 (or $100/month) and you will receive a spot on our Community Wall at Overlook Walk, featuring your custom text on a botanical token.

Token shapes will be randomly assigned, creating a tapestry of different botanical elements that celebrate the natural beauty of our region and honoring the connection between the city, the water, the mountains and our connections to one another.

You can also gift a botanical token! When filling out the form, you can designate an honoree and send them an e-card to let them know you've made a gift in their honor.

Reserve Your Botanical Token

A rendering of the Overlook Walk cafe space indicating location of the community wall, and a mock-up of the community wall with tokens (images courtesy of Field Operations and Studio Matthews).

A collage featuring the token shapes and the plants they are based on, with two types of leaves, two flowers, acorns, pine comes and a water drop.

Frequently asked questions

What does Friends of Waterfront Park do? Why should I support you?

Friends of Waterfront Park is the 501(c)3 nonprofit partner to the City of Seattle responsible for stewarding, maintaining and activating Seattle’s new 20-acre Waterfront Park. Contributions are used to support our unique approach to public safety, in partnership with Seattle Center and other community organizations, as well as curate free events for our entire community with partners, vendors, cultural organizations and more.

Why are you raising money, is this part of the $170 million Campaign for Waterfront Park?

Funds raised support the comprehensive $170 million Campaign for Waterfront Park which helps to finish the build of the park, and supports the work of Friends steward, activate and welcome community to this new civic space. The Leave Your Mark campaign is an opportunity for community members to participate at all giving levels as we near the finish line of the Campaign for Waterfront Park and the grand opening of Waterfront Park in spring 2025.

What is the community wall / botanical token opportunity?

As part of the Leave Your Mark campaign, donors who contribute $1,200 one-time or $100/monthly for one year enjoy recognition on a botanical token that’s part of a beautiful community campaign wall. The tokens will be installed next to the cafe space on top of Overlook Walk, the connection between the waterfront and Pike Place Market, and feature a variety of botanical shapes such as flowers, leaves, pinecones and water droplets.

Is this donation tax deductible?

Do you sell or share my contact information?

I'd like to make a gift through a donor-advised fund, stock or wire transfer, how do I do that?

Are donations eligible for refunds?

We appreciate every gift that helps drive our mission forward. Because donations are often quickly allocated to support programs, community commitments, and operational costs, we’re unable to provide refunds. Our reliance on philanthropic support also means we need consistent funding to plan and deliver our services effectively. Thank you for your understanding, and please feel free to reach out with any questions at [email protected].