A bit off the beaten path but it's worth a visit. I wouldn't say the location is any better - think of the Tenderloin district of San Francisco. Pretty cutty. However, there were two security guards patrolling the area so I felt safe. I came to visit this garden on a gloomy day so I couldn't sit and thoroughly enjoy the scenic view. The chairs were wet so I just stood there and took some pictures of the waterfall. On a beautiful day, I wouldn't mind having lunch or reading a book right by the waterfall. read more

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My friend and I were strolling through the city and came across this gem of a garden. It may be small, but gives a little slice of peace with its waterfall and landscape. read more

Waterfall Garden - Parks Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Walking around in Seattle we happen to stop at the Waterfall Garden. It's FREE and pretty nice inside. There's a nice, cascading waterfall and many chairs so you can sit back and relax. It was created & maintained for the people of Seattle in honor of the men & women of the UPS (United Parcel Service) 1977. We saw some nannies bring many toddlers here to stare at the waterfall. Recommended if in the area. read more

Stressed? Tired? Just need to sit down for a moment? Lacking that moment of Zen to put it all together? The Waterfall Garden Park is this cool, secret little nook tucked away in the corner of Pioneer Square. It might help! How often do you find a waterfall in the middle of a major city landscape? I mean outside of Seattle. My friend and I discovered this quite by accident on our way to one of the many shops in Pioneer Square. Shady, quiet and cool, a great place to lean over and feel a refreshing spray on the face, or just plop down in a chair and crack a book. I highly recommended this place for workers on lunch breaks, the stressed, the tired, and those who would rather gouge out their own eyes than wait while their friends or significant others peruse through another shop. Don't gouge out your eyes- feed them. read more

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This place is a lovely, refreshing, cool oasis in the midst of the concrete buildings of downtown Seattle. There are several chairs, tables, and benches sprinkled throughout this little garden, so you can relax and enjoy the loud sound of the water and the inviting coolness of the shade. The waterfall masks the city noises, and the faint spray that floats through the air is delightful. There are tall buildings behind the waterfall and I'd love to live in one of them just to have this water as a backdrop to my life! There is a guard on-duty, and it appears that he also keeps count of the number of people that come through each day. There's no bathroom or drinking fountain. They do have trash cans! read more

It's worth a stop if you're in the area, but I wouldn't recommend making a special trip/detour just to see the Waterfall Garden. It is a cute little haven tucked away on a street corner, with a loud waterfall & plenty of tables and chairs. You can bring a snack or a meal to enjoy here. My experience here was less than ideal, though, because there were people smoking there & it was a dreary overcast day. read more

A Seattle urban gem in Pioneer Square, not far afield from the ID. Lush, green and moist, the waterfall garden crashes down in a small space hidden inside a building in Pioneer Square equipped with benches and tables. Bring your lunch from the nearby ID, Salumi (sandwich shop) or Pioneer Square deli, and enjoy the deafening sound of peace and relaxation. read more

The Waterfall Garden is fantastic! It's right in the middle of all the hustle and bustle, yet allows you to easily forget that fact. With several places to sit, the Waterfall Garden is a perfect place to enjoy your lunch break. read more

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The area surrounding here is dirty so be wary as you walk around but inside the garden itself is nice. Very beautiful small waterfall with a quaint garden. read more

Very pretty and it's a good place to hang out!! But.. I hope it can be cleaner.. Sticky floor and bugs/spider webs all over.. :/ and maybe more flowers on the ceiling/light that'd be perrrrrfecto read more

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Such a cute little place perfect for a nice relaxing lunch. You can bring food here and sit on the cute little chairs and tables listening to the rushing waterfall. It's your own little getaway from the everyday hustle n bustle and best of all it's free! Great place to visit if your in Seattle. read more

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Who knew there is such a beautiful little place tucked away in Pioneer Square?! I didn't choose a good day to come (cloudy, gray, and cold), I took a quick picture (because how could I not?!) and left in search of a warmer place. But if it was a nice and sunny day, definitely a good place to stop by and sit down to enjoy a book, lunch, or a cup of coffee. There's plenty of seating for a place so little. Not sure how packed it gets on a good day, but it's worth a quick stop if you are in the area! read more

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We found out about this place in yelp, and we're happy we did, it's such a beautiful little place in the middle of the city, it was hard to find, we drove by a few times and even do the gps said we arrived to our destination we couldn't believe that we were gonna find a waterfall in that area, we finally decided to get out the car, and right there in the corner inside, there it was, gorgeous place in the middle of the city. The day we went it was kind of cold and it was definitely colder inside, but we would love to go back in a warmer day, it's a perfect place to have a drink or a sandwich, beautiful view, you stop hearing the city noises to hear just the sound of the waterfall, it's just a beautiful garden with some flowers and some tables and chairs. I'm very glad we found it! We think ups made this place to celebrate certain amount of years in service or something like that, there's a guard in the entrance, and the only bad thing is that they close very early, at 3:15 but we definitely recommend this place if your in Seattle. Great place to relax and take some pictures. read more

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I'm kind of sad to say that although I was a western Washington resident for 42 years I'd never even heard of this wonderful little oasis in downtown Seattle! It's a very small but lovely spot to sit and drink your coffee or read and forget the bustling city all around. read more

Waterfall Garden - Parks Near Me - Seattle, Washington

This is a beautiful park and the location is easy to find. Inside isn't the biggest space but there is a lot of seating and it doesn't feel too crammed. Even though you can look up and see the city, it is a pretty immersive experience. Right down the street from other great locations like the Klondike museum and Occidental Square. Definitely worth stopping and walking around. read more

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Ahhh. feel the relaxation. It's like a little zen spa. An urban oasis. Me likey. And if I worked downtown, I'd eat lunch here LikeAlmostEveryDayAndStuff. Peaceful. read more

Eating lunch at Salumi or Rain Shadow Squared? Even better - eating lunch at Grand Central Bakery and don't want to sit outside and have crazy people yell at you? Walk over to the Waterfall Garden, which is ~1 block away from all three. I swear I walked by here 100 times before I figured out it was a park. It's nice, quiet, has tables and totally distracts you from the conscious realization that someone is most likely urinating on one of the walls outside. That said, because it's such a secret, if you've made it to this page, you've almost certainly found the park already, so welcome to the club. read more

What can Brown do you for you? How about a mother-effing waterfall? How about some deliciously green trees? (Thanks, Ian K.) To commemorate the original site of UPS, UPS ... destroyed the building and made it into a scenic waterfall. Well, good riddance. What you see here is nothing short of amazing. A few steps away from all the hustle and bustle is a freaking waterfall in the middle of nowhere, with greens and gurgles and everything you'd normally hike a couple miles to see... and when you get tired, you can get up, get out, turn to the right and there's a parking lot. Unreal. Tip: If you want to impress a guest or a girl, go grab a sandwich and a orange pelegrino from Salumi and walk a few steps to this place. Then thank me and appreciate how lucky y'all have it in Seattle. Seacrest, out. read more

Cute little garden nestled between buildings in pioneer square! Great place to sit down and eat lunch or chat with a friend! I actually had no idea that it even existed until today! Downside : There were lots of people walking around which made it not very peaceful or relaxing and flies all over me. I don't think it's always like that though ... read more

The only way I can describe this garden is that it is literally an oasis in a concrete jungle. It almost seems hidden. Like a secret garden. Actually I don't even know if I can call this place a garden since it's so small. We were killing some time before dinner and we happened to walk upon this small but quaint place. It's basically a man-made waterfall with some small tables scattered all over the place. I would say that it might be the perfect place to eat lunch. For me personally, although the place wasn't big at all, it was designed to perfection. The perfect shade and amount of trees and flowers down to the miniature benches and chairs. It seemed so out of place in Seattle because everything in Seattle is so gray. But maybe that was the point? A bright spot of color in a bunch of gray. Anyways, even though it is pretty I wouldn't make a special trip just to see this place. It's intimate so maybe if I lived around the corner I would frequent here to grab some peace and lunch. Apparently this was a gift or some sort for the UPS. Random. But for what it is, it does the job right. 4/5 read more

What a fantastic hidden gem in a bustling area! I was delighted to stumble upon this and spend an hour just relaxing and writing. With the deafening sound of the waterfall you forget where you are or that there are other people. It was so peachful even with the people who would pour in and out to take selfies in front of the falls. read more

On my trek back to work from Salumi I walked past the Waterfall Garden. It brought back memories. I used to come down here all the time when ever I needed to clear my head while at work or just wanted to get away for a while. It was a nice, relaxing, some what cleansing place in the middle of Pioneer Square. If I had time I would have loved to eaten my Salumi sandwich here but there was no time to relax and eat I had to get back to work. If you're ever in Pioneer Square looking for a place to sit down and relax for a bit check this place out. **Update** Took my nephews here while they were in town and they thought it was pretty cool to have a waterfall in such a dirty part of downtown. read more

This garden is dark, damp, and really cold. Even in the middle of a sunny day, the sun couldn't shine through. Considering how many sunny days there are in Seattle each year, I was disappointed by the poor design. All I could see was a brownish looking waterfall and a door with some guy sitting behind it. The guy seemed to have information about UPS since it is the location where UPS originally started. I think it's great that UPS created a cute little urban oasis. But just because the UPS uniforms are brown doesn't mean that the garden should be brown. read more

What a nice hidden gem. Tucked away in the middle of Seattle, this small but serene park gets you out of the hustle and bustle and into a secret garden filled with interesting fountains and a whole wall of water falls. There are tables and seats in the upper portion that are perfect for taking a moment away during lunch to eat and enjoy the sounds of rushing water that drown out the hubbub of the busy city around. Definitely a place worth visiting if you are a regular in down town seattle read more

Love this place so nice and peaceful. Found it by mistake. Awesome place to bring a meal to or just sit and have a nice coffee with a friend. read more

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Ah, a place of peace and tranquility in the heart of Pioneer Square. A hidden jewel of joy that drowns out the city...for a little while. Spring afternoons and any time in the summer it's the place to relax, clear your head, refresh your senses while eating, writing, whatever you feel the urge. Tables and chairs are provided. So funny that the waterfall is oddly enough the birthplace of the worldwide brown giant of shipping...UPS. 3 cheers for UPS! So nice to have waterfall sound & action. Takes me to a happy place! read more

I found this park because of a Geocache hidden somewhere inside here. I never found the cache. For some reason, my coworkers understood my Geocaching obsession more than they understood the need for long lunches, so I told them I was looking for the cache about three times a week for the better part of a year. I'd stopped looking for the cache after the first visit, and just started enjoying the calm and the waterfall. Great place. That one gray star, way off to the right? Yeah, that's for the homeless guy who kept muttering at me until I left. read more

Why is this place closed so much? Oh, that is right, it is surrounded by homeless, so be aware you may bump into them. At the very least hope they have not soiled themselves. This is a beautiful waterfall garden near Occidental Square that is often locked away with heavy steel doors. It would be nice if we could keep it open 24/7. There are many other locations in the city that maintain their water decorations available at night during the summer months at least. I wish that was true here. read more

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I love this this secret place. I forget it and then there it is on a little sojourn to Pioneer Square. I am eased by this silent beauty in Pioneer Square contradicting in juxtposoition the scary heart-rending feeling I have when I see so many homeless folks in the same area. This oasis in a way is a stark reminder that there is peace, beauty and solace fo rall. read more

What a nice place located in Pioneer Square. The serene beauty and sound of the waterfall is a must see. There are chairs and tables in the area. This is great place to dine after grabbing a takeout meal or to relax. read more

Waterfall Garden - Parks Near Me - Seattle, Washington

A gratuitous gift from Seattle and UPS. This little park serves one purpose; tranquility. Protected from the outside world by iron and shrubbery, this tiny oasis serves as a community break room from the pathetic pace of urban strife. Whoever thought of this really had one thing in mind: leaving behind the outside world. A waterfall is the most perfect centerpiece as it is calming, yet loud enough to drown out the ambient street noise. I realized that, although there were few visitors, no one spoke. This garden is precious not just because it sequesters us away from the masses but because it shows me there are people out there who care about my well-being and understand the needs of our souls. "Perchance, came cross one forlorn land, seeking one consoling hand. In trance and desperate, was company sought, for seclusion was fought. Trapped inside myself, I strained to look out My soul's exhausted breath fogged my glassy eyes Now blinded and freed, I stumbled about My body, naturally, efforted itself to familiarize Then spirit and figure down to rest, time allowed, they became congressed When each need was made to confess, twas here they found redress." Thank You. read more

Magical little oasis. I'm happy I came here on my last day in Seattle. Great place to enjoy a meal or relax read more

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An oasis of calm amid the hustle and bustle of Downtown Seattle. Very easy to miss this one, I wast blithely unaware of it for years. Step into the garden and Seattle melts away, but if you want to take advantage of the the illusion that you're not really in Downtown Seattle, where you are sitting kinda matters. This is a fabulous and somewhat humid little park in downtown Seattle. I use the term "park" somewhat loosely... it's more like the outdoor seating area for some restaurant, except there is no restaurant. The humidity (and a fair amount of noise) comes from a relatively large "waterfall" in a relatively enclosed space, which makes it doubly good on hot days. It's also good on rainy days because there is a curved glass roof over part of the park, so you can get out of the rain if you need to. Every part of the park that isn't water is paved. and there are table and chairs all over the paved areas. Unfortunately, some people don't take the restaurant-like venue as a hint, and think that their dog is so friggin' precious that I don't mind it sniffing around for my food. I do mind, so get a clue, asshole. You just personally deprived this place of five stars. That, and the drinking fountain no longer works. Somewhat weirdly, Waterfall Garden is dedicated to the employees of UPS and commemorates the anniversary of the company. read more

This is a great place to bring a girl to eat a little lunch. It is so hidden away that you will seem like a hero for knowing where it is. A nice, cool spot on a hot day. read more

A literal oasis in Pioneer Square....hear the rushing water from about a block away but you won't believe how majestic this waterfall is until you see it. It's a really really tiny walled off non-descript area, be careful you might just miss it! It's a great place to rest, take a lunch break or read the paper. There are also a few Zen-inspired fountains around the garden. read more

Whoever thought up of putting a waterfall in the middle of a city was brilliant. This place is hidden behind a tall wall, so it def. has a secret garden feel to it. I think it is pretty hard to find or not really a much visited spot, because my family that lives in Seattle did not even know it existed. Walking inside of the wall is almost breathtaking. Yes...it is a fake water fall...but the city did a really great job of creating something so natural and relaxing in the middle of all the hustle and bustle. It is quiet, green, and a nice place to just sit and relax for a moment. read more

This was the perfect spot to hunker down with a cup of Zeitgeist coffee and some delicious sandwiches from Salumi. Our little foodie trip started the morning with some good grub and drink, and we needed a place to rest from the walk, eat, and kill some time. Though it was an overcast day, the park was perfect! We spent a good hour or so enjoying the waterfall and this peaceful little park, while the neighborhood picked up around us. There was ample space for our group and the others in the area not to be right on top of each other, the park was not busy when we were there, and it was nice and clean. read more

This place is pretty sweet. It feels like something you'd see in Japan. If I started a yoga club this would be the headquarters. Seriously though, come here in the morning with your Egg McMuffin and McFrapaLatteCinnoCafe and it will be a whole new experience. Save the trip to Tokyo. ...it does feel like a sort of sketchy area but that's sort of the nature of Pioneer Square. Also, there is a park employee on duty whenever it's open so it feels like a pretty safe place. Lots of peace is found here. read more

This place is just great. A total gem tucked into an urban landscape. Truly one of the great spots in Seattle to have a serene lunch or just to sit and reflect. If you're in the Pioneer Square area, escape the rat race with it's over crowded tables, get your sandwich to go, grab a spot here, and watch your troubles (Water)fall away! read more

Thanks Yelp for tipping us off to this place. Were in the neighborhood at the Skyview and stopped by on our way to the airport (it is very close to the light rail). Is a very romantic, would make a great place for a date, or a lunch break. read more