The Elliott Bay Connections (EBC) project continues to make progress restoring and revitalizing Myrtle Edwards and Centennial Parks. As early as Tuesday, September 2, the project will shift the temporary multi-use trail east, where pedestrians and bicyclists will share the newly improved bike path. This shift will allow the project team to begin work on shoreline upgrades, including improved access to beach coves, refreshed landscapes and a new children’s exploration area. Shoreline areas and park space will be temporarily closed while improvements are underway.
Elliott Bay Connections will restore the beach coves in Myrtle Edwards Park, enhancing habitat and making it easier for people to touch the water.
Since starting work in Myrtle Edwards and Centennial Parks in March 2025, the project has completed upgrades to the bike trail, lighting and utilities. Work is being done in phases with closures scheduled to limit impacts on park users and sensitive fish and wildlife. Construction will be complete in Spring 2026, with all trails and park space reopened ahead of the FIFA World Cup™.
Starting as early as September 2, the current temporary multi-use trail will shift east onto the newly improved bike path through Spring 2026. The project team will continue to improve user experience by promoting safe, responsible trail use for all users.
Access to the Myrtle Edwards and Centennial Parks trail system via the W Thomas Street Pedestrian and Bicycle Overpass will reopen as part of the multi-use trail shift. The newly upgraded connection features ADA improvements, creating a more seamless experience for people walking, biking or rolling through the parks.
Construction is progressing on the new public amenities building with the foundation of the future space laid. Once complete, the building will feature restrooms, a food concession and seating. Park landscape enhancements are also underway, featuring native plantings, new lawns, meadows and trees that contribute to a continuous and connected experience along the Elliott Bay waterfront.
The new amenities building in Centennial Park will feature restrooms and a food concession. The design of the building and its surrounding landscape draws on Coast Salish culture. Rendering by Formline Architecture + Urbanism.
What to expect during construction starting as early as September 2
Shoreline areas and park space in Myrtle Edwards and Centennial Parks will be temporarily closed through Spring 2026. Access through the parks will be maintained on a temporary multi-use trail.
- 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.
- Access to amenities in Myrtle Edwards and Centennial Parks’ lawns, beaches, exercise equipment and other amenities will be temporarily restricted through Spring 2026 to accommodate construction activities.
- 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 is permanently closed. Temporary public restrooms will be available while a new public amenities building with restrooms and a food concession is being built.
To stay informed about upcoming work and project progress, sign up for monthly construction update emails.
Progress on Greenway Trail underway
In addition to park upgrades, the Elliott Bay Connections project includes construction of a new bicycle and pedestrian greenway trail on the east side of Alaskan Way between Pier 62 and the Olympic Sculpture Park. Work on the future greenway trail began in February 2025. Since February, we have removed the obsolete trolley tracks along Alaskan Way, paved the new trail and installed irrigation in preparation for landscape areas featuring new trees, shrubs and ground cover plantings.
Construction on the greenway trail began in February 2025 and is anticipated to be complete in June 2026. Work is being divided into zones and scheduled to limit impacts on residents, businesses and cruise operations.
About Elliott Bay Connections
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.
Learn More
- To learn more about the project, 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.