Olympic Sculpture Park

The Olympic Sculpture Park is an open and vibrant green space for art, which gives Seattle residents and visitors the opportunity to experience a variety of sculpture in an outdoor setting, while enjoying the incredible views and beauty of the Olympic Mountains and Puget Sound.

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2901 Western Ave Seattle , WA 98121 United States

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Men's Health Mag

Our vote for one of the greatest outdoor art spaces in the country , the terraced , zig-zagging Olympic Sculpture Park butts up against the Sound and features work by masters such as Richard Serra . Read more

Melih Erdogan

If you want to ride a bike , walk around, relax your mind or just get some fresh air :) you should go there. + If the sky is clear enough mt. Rainier might accompany you with the Puget Sound 's view :)

Kim Prohaska

Best outdoor escape within the city . Perfect for puppy play dates or day dreaming. If you work downtown be sure to check out the summer farmers market . And def stay clear of cranky security guards !

The Artificial

…the park extends into the water to create salmon-friendly areas. Of course, it’s also full of nice sculptures . This is a very Instagram-ready place, but don’t forget to be there, too.

Ryan Waggoner

This is a must when visiting Seattle. Featuring an impressive collection of contemporary sculpture and stunning views of the city and the water.

Caitie Larson

Such a beautiful park , great on a sunny day. My favorite feature was definitely the Neukom Vivarium, one of the coolest art pieces I've seen by far

Denise F

Nice place to walk, if you keep going you will reach two others parks , good view of the port of Seattle, fresh air , silence and calm .

Volgar

According to Olof Hellman in the context of tours for blind folks, it's essential to "hear the city and the train tracks and the ferry and the the wind curling around Alexander Calder’s Eagle."

emma tangoren

gorgeous park . on a clear day around sunset , sit on the mary shirley memorial bench (called "Mary's Invitation") and enjoy the park she supported. Read more

Cheapism

An impressive sculpture garden featuring art from the SAM’s collection. Stroll through in late afternoon, then stay to enjoy the sunset . Open 365 days a year and always free. Read more

Griffin Eng

One of the nicer chill spots in the busy city . Sunny weekend? Go out, grab a book (or Kindle/iPad) and spend the afternoon reading in the grass overlooking Puget Sound .

Jack Reeves

A unique park with many interesting sculptures . Check out the metal tree , the huge head at the south end, and make sure to take a seat on the grassy hill .

Sandeep Paruchuri

Need to clear your thoughts? Want a great view ? This free outdoor park is a great place to do it. Connected to a waterfront walking path as well

Darwin Palma

Very nice place for a walk, or just sitting and have a conversation watching the sunset . I was expecting a few more sculptures , though

Transitions® lenses

View the sculpture collection and stare open-mouthed at the dramatic natural beauty of this award-winning park , set against the stunning vistas of Elliott Bay and the Olympic Mountains . #seemoresights

Kristine Gelsano

The sculpture garden is a great free attraction right near the water and the Space Needle.

TOMS

This nine-acre waterfront park was formerly an industrial site, now a green, open space for art . Look towards the Olympic mountains for massive beauty, or the Puget sound for serene mediation.

Elizabeth

Awesome park and view of the seaport but don't go too late at night, the bums have overtaken this nice spot like a bunch of zombies

Matt Healy

Skylines, sunsets , nature, free art . What more could you ask for?

Peter den Hartog

Great park on a sunny day. Check out the sculptures or enjoy a great view of the bay .

TOMS

A former nine-acre industrial site transformed into a green, open space for art . Look towards the Olympic mountains for massive beauty, or the Puget sound for serene mediation.

Tammy McCray

When you get bored at Pile Market , walk a little north and check out the views of Elliot Bay from this cool park .

Larissa Vidal

Gorgeous view as you walk down to the water from Broad and Western.

Zaptravel Inc

The Olympic Sculpture Park rethinks the conventions of the typical sculpture park , providing a dynamic and evolving setting for art .

R B

One of my favorite free spots in Seattle. Plensa and Serra are stunning.

Willie

Fantastic view and the art was nice (There are both Richard Serra and Ellsworth Kelly on display among many others!). As well , the flowers are breathtaking.

Roz Thomas

Peaceful park that's clean and safe. Great place to wander on a sunny day.

Miguel de Leon

The Calder piece in the center of the park stands out so well against a city backdrop. Go get lost!

Ashley Rose

Beautiful view of the space needle, downtown and bay - but wish there were more sculptures .

Vicki Tran

Lots of interesting sculptures to view while going for a walk/run

IntelWiMAX

The Father & Son fountain is on a 24-hour timer that raises the level of the water to obscure certain parts at various times. You’re in a WiMAX hotspot, so discover some interesting facts of your own!

Tristan Heberlein

Definitely the vivarium is the highlight of the park . To see a real living nurse log in the middle of the city ! Wow.

Christine Vega

It's a great place to bring kids of all ages! Photo tip: take a snap downhill from the red sculpture to get a view of the needle as well !

Enrique Gutiérrez Arzate

The view is amazing! You can see Elliot Bay and Olympic Mountain Range

timothy wudarski

I. Just. Don't. Get it.Lots of nice lawn, very few sculptures .

ConciergeQ

Q: What is the most creative, spiritual or emotional place in Seattle? Apolo Anton Ohno, Olympic Speedskating Champion: "...I prefer one of our many beautiful parks ... Olympic Sculpture is fun." Read more

Kathleen Mulcahy

On a clear day you can see Rainier. There are also great sunsets .

KC Star

Beautiful place for sunset

Africancrab

Don’t miss any of the pieces, they are revealing!

Angela Zimmer

There are chairs you can sit in to watch the water. There are also some ince grassy places that would be good for lounging about.

Valeriy Smirnov

The path through the “woods” towards that “gate sculpture ” is one of the best.

David Stutz

On a sunny day, make a sunset visit to the sculpture park . After you've soaked up the great art , walk to the Boat Street Cafe and soak up great food and conviviality.

Transitions® lenses

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D B

Great views of Elliot bay . Great to watch a sunset and relax.

Luke Wang

Great vantage point of the piers and waterfront of Seattle

elizabeth Scott

Cool place to take an easy walk. Just off the water. Nice skyline view of Seattle. Read more

Simon Vozick-Levinson

Come on a sunny day and be dazzled by beautifully situated works from Serra , Calder , Bourgeois and more overlooking the waterfront .

Joanna Flamm

Really nice sculpture garden with free admission and views of the water.

Jason Sussman

Very few sculptures but still a wonderful place to come and relax as the sun sets.

Lauren

In the summer on Thursday nights they have food trucks . But come early cause they sell out fast and bring a blanket

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