Waterfall Garden Park is a small pocket park in Seattle’s Pioneer Square, at 219 2nd Ave S. Its 22-foot artificial waterfall spills over terraced rocks among flowers and greenery, with benches and tables nearby for a quiet pause. The garden is close to the neighborhood’s streets and cafés, yet the sound of the water gives it a more secluded feel. Look for the paths and tucked-away corners as you explore, and check the on-site signs for the park’s connection to UPS history.
A park beside UPS’s early history
Waterfall Garden Park was built in the 1970s in Pioneer Square, near the original United Parcel Service building. UPS began in this neighborhood and operated there exclusively until the 1930s. The small garden marks that local history, and signs at the site provide more information.
The park is also known as UPS Park. It sits near the corner of 2nd Avenue South and South Main Street, tucked behind Occidental Square Park. Its modest scale makes it easy to walk past, so look for it as you explore Pioneer Square.
The waterfall and garden
A man-made, 22-foot waterfall is the park’s central feature. Water runs over tiers of rock, with plants and flowers around it. You can view the falls from above and from the seating areas nearby; benches and a couple of tables provide places to pause.
Paths lead through the compact garden to smaller spots away from the main seating area. The sound of the falling water carries through the space, making this a practical stop to sit with a coffee or lunch before continuing through the neighborhood.
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Where is Waterfall Garden Park?
It is at 219 2nd Ave S in Seattle’s Pioneer Square, near the corner of 2nd Avenue South and South Main Street.
What is at Waterfall Garden Park?
The small garden has a 22-foot artificial waterfall, plants, paths, benches and a couple of tables.
What is the park’s connection to UPS?
UPS began in Pioneer Square and operated there exclusively until the 1930s. The garden was built near the original United Parcel Service building, and signs at the site cover the area’s UPS history.
