Bell Street Park

340 Bell St #98121, Seattle, WA 98121
1.4 acres | 0.6 hectares

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About the Location

A Fresh Take on Urban Space

Found in Seattle's bustling Belltown neighborhood, Bell Street Park offers a breath of fresh air amid the concrete jungle. Since 2014, this 1.33-acre linear park has been stretching its legs across four blocks from 1st to 5th Avenue, reimagining what urban spaces can be.

This isn't your typical park with expansive lawns and playgrounds. Instead, it's a clever urban transformation that blurs the lines between park and street - creating something entirely its own.

Where Street Meets Park

Bell Street Park does something pretty cool: it completely ditches the traditional curb. The entire space flows seamlessly from building to street, creating what designers call a woonerf (a Dutch concept that might be fun to casually drop into conversation). Here, pedestrians and cyclists take priority, while cars are more like invited guests who need to behave themselves.

As you stroll through, you'll notice how the pathway gently winds between artfully arranged seating areas and public art that gives the space its character.

A Green Breath in the Concrete Maze

In one of Seattle's most densely packed neighborhoods, this park creates a much-needed ribbon of green. The thoughtful landscaping isn't just pretty - it's practical too. Rain gardens capture stormwater runoff, while native plants bring a touch of Pacific Northwest nature back to the urban core.

Come evening, the carefully designed lighting transforms the space, creating a warm ambiance that makes night strolls particularly pleasant.

Where Neighbors Become Community

Before Bell Street Park, this area was seriously lacking in public gathering spaces. Now, it's where neighbors bump into each other and community events unfold, creating a shared space beyond private apartments and coffee shops.

What to Know Before You Go

Keep in mind that this is primarily an urban concrete space - you won't find sprawling lawns or traditional park facilities here. While it's open 24/7, you should know there aren't any public restrooms or picnic tables available.

Parking is extremely limited in the area, so your best bet is to hop on public transit or use bike share options to get here. After all, arriving car-free seems fitting for a park designed to prioritize pedestrians.

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Park Size

1.4 acres | 0.6 hectares

Opening Hours

Monday:Open 24 hours
Tuesday:Open 24 hours
Wednesday:Open 24 hours
Thursday:Open 24 hours
Friday:Open 24 hours
Saturday:Open 24 hours
Sunday:Open 24 hours

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