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Olympic Sculpture Park Review
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Olympic Sculpture Park 
- Address: Western Ave. between Broad and Bay Sts., Belltown, Seattle, WA | Map It
- Phone: 206/645-3100
- Category: Public Art (Mural/Sculpture/Statue)
- Location: Belltown
Fodor's Review:
After much fuss and a lot of waiting, the Olympic Sculpture Park opened in January 2007. The 9-acre open-air expanse nestled between Belltown and Elliott Bay is a scenic outdoor branch of the Seattle Art Museum. Follow a zigzag path through a variety of natural settings dotted with waterfalls and fishponds. Around the grasses, blossoms, and water features are scattered an amazing variety of oversize, handmade pieces from some of the Northwest's notable visual artists. Though some of the pieces are very interesting, they're all completely upstaged by the views from the upper tier of the park. On clear days, you'll get near-perfect views of the water with the jagged, snowcapped Olympic Mountains in the background. The PACCAR Pavilion has a gift shop, café, and more information about the park.
- Cost: Free
- Open: Park daily sunrise-sunset. PACCAR Pavilion May-Sept., Tues.-Sun. 10-5, Fri. until 9; Oct.-Apr. Tues.-Sun. 10-4
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