The Elliott Bay Connections (EBC) project will begin construction to restore and revitalize Myrtle Edwards and Centennial Parks as early as March 2025. The City of Seattle owns and manages Myrtle Edwards Park, and the Port of Seattle owns and manages Centennial Park.Together, these two public parks total 16 acres, extending for more than one and a half miles along Elliott Bay.The Elliott Bay Connections project is a public-private partnership funded entirely by private philanthropic donations, with the Downtown Seattle Association serving as the project implementation partner.
On February 10, the project began construction on a new pedestrian and bicyclist greenway trail along Alaskan Way, which will connect the new Waterfront Park to the Olympic Sculpture Park. All planned improvements are expected to be complete before Seattle hosts the FIFA World Cup™ in June 2026.
Improvements include a new public amenities building with restrooms and a food concession, refreshed park landscapes, lighting and repaired pedestrian and bike trails. Revitalized landscaping will feature abundant native plantings, including new lawns, meadows and trees. Access to two beach coves in Myrtle Edwards Park will be expanded, enhancing the shoreline habitat and making it easier for people to touch the water.
Construction in Myrtle Edwards and Centennial Parks will be phased, with closures scheduled to limit impacts on park users and sensitive fish and wildlife. Work will start in Centennial Park, between the Pier 86 Grain Terminal and The Beach at Expedia Group. This work will include demolition of the existing public restroom facility, installation of underground utilities, landscaping and bike path restoration.
What to expect during construction
- Work will typically take place Monday through Friday, 7 AM to 6 PM, with occasional weekend and night work as necessary to maintain progress.
- Pedestrian and bicyclist access through Myrtle Edwards and Centennial Parks will be maintained throughout construction via temporary multi-use trail. From Olympic Sculpture Park to The Beach at Expedia Group, follow posted signs.
- The Centennial Park entrance and public parking lot at Alaskan Way W, near the Pier 86 Grain Terminal, will be closed until Spring 2026. Pedestrian and bicyclist access to the park and Elliott Bay Trail will be detoured via the W Galer Flyover to The Beach at Expedia Group or the W Thomas Street Pedestrian Bridge.
- The existing public restroom in Centennial Park will be permanently closed, starting as early as March 2025. Temporary public restrooms will be available while a new public amenities building with restrooms and a food concession is being built.
- Access to amenities in Myrtle Edwards and Centennial Parks’ lawns, beaches, exercise equipment and other amenities may be temporarily restricted to accommodate construction activities.
To stay informed about upcoming work and project progress, sign up for monthly construction update emails.
Learn More
- To learn more about the project’s design and public engagement, visit ElliottBayConnections.org.
- To stay informed about project progress and what to expect during construction, sign up for EBC construction update emails.
- To contact the project team, email info@ElliottBayConnections.org or call the construction hotline at (206) 462-1275. The construction hotline is monitored whenever construction is taking place.