Myrtle Edwards Park follows Elliott Bay along Seattle’s downtown waterfront, with a paved trail for walking and cycling, grassy picnic areas and small beaches edged with driftwood. The shoreline path is about 1.25 miles long, with views across Puget Sound to the Olympic Mountains; on clear days, Mount Rainier is visible too. Stop at Pocket Beach to look for native plants and marine life, or continue into the neighboring Olympic Sculpture Park for outdoor art. The beaches are rocky in places, so this is more a shoreline walk than a sandy beach day.
A trail along Elliott Bay
Myrtle Edwards Park runs along Seattle’s waterfront north of the Olympic Sculpture Park. Its paved shoreline route is about 1.25 miles long, with separate paths for people walking and cycling. The route also suits a run or a relaxed stroll, and the open water keeps the views in front of you as you move along the bay.
The shore is mostly rocky, with driftwood along the water. There are small beach areas and grassy spaces for picnics or a break from walking. Pocket Beach has a small sandy section, though the park is not a continuous stretch of soft sand.
Views and nearby stops
From the waterfront, look west across Elliott Bay and Puget Sound toward the Olympic Mountains. Mount Rainier can also come into view on clear days. Ferries and other ships pass through the bay, giving the shoreline a working-waterfront scene as well as open-water views.
Pocket Beach is a useful place to stop if you want a quieter spot by the water. Native plants grow around the beach, and marine life such as salmon and sea urchins can be seen. The park connects with the Olympic Sculpture Park, so you can add its outdoor art to a waterfront walk.
Getting there and choosing a day
The park is at 3130 Alaskan Way, near downtown Seattle. A pedestrian route runs along the waterfront from Broad Street and Alaskan Way toward Centennial Park, making the park accessible on foot or by bicycle from downtown areas. The route also connects with the Olympic Sculpture Park.
Summer is the more comfortable season for spending time along the shore. In other seasons, the waterfront can feel cold, windy and dark. The park is open around the clock, so the path can also be used for an evening walk; sunset brings views across Elliott Bay toward the Olympic Mountains.
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Is Myrtle Edwards Park free to visit?
Yes. The park is a public space and has no admission charge.
How long is the trail at Myrtle Edwards Park?
The paved waterfront trail is about 1.25 miles long.
Can you walk from downtown Seattle to the park?
Yes. A waterfront pedestrian path connects the area around Broad Street and Alaskan Way with the park and Centennial Park.
Does Myrtle Edwards Park have a sandy beach?
There is a small sandy area at Pocket Beach, but much of the shoreline is rocky and has driftwood.
