Olympic Sculpture Park

Olympic Sculpture Park Review

This 9-acre open-air park is the spectacular outdoor branch of the Seattle Art Museum. Since opening in 2007, the Sculpture Park has become a favorite destination for picnics, strolls, and quiet contemplation. Nestled between Belltown and Elliott Bay, this gently sloping green space is planted with native shrubs and plants and is crisscrossed with walking paths. On sunny days, the park flaunts an astounding panorama of the Olympic Mountain Range, but even the grayest afternoon casts a favorable light on the site's sculptures. The grounds are home to works by such artists as Richard Serra, Roy McMakin, Louise Bourgeois, Mark di Suvero, and Alexander Calder, whose bright-red steel "Eagle" sculpture is a local favorite—indeed, you may even see a real bald eagle passing by overhead. The PACCAR Pavilion has a gift shop, café, and more information about the park.