SPECIAL VENUES
Learn about event locations in Seattle that have special considerations or additional information for holding special events.
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Stadium Area
Parking and Access Review Committee (PARC) Review
The Parking and Access Review Committee was created pursuant to Ordinance 119534, which approved the street vacation for Safeco Field. It is comprised of representatives from Pioneer Square, International District and Duwamish neighborhoods, stadium/ballpark owners and operators, transportation and transit agencies and City of Seattle departments.
Parking and Access Review Committee provides an opportunity for technical and community review of event venue transportation and parking issues; it is also responsible for approving the Transportation Management Plans for the ballpark and stadium.
The following types of special events are subject to review by Parking and access Review Committee:
- Any event scheduled in the ballpark or stadium that will involve crowds greater than 15,000 and 20,000 respectively; or
- Any event to occur within the area bordered by South Holgate Street, 5th Avenue South, South Main Street and Alaskan Way that is required to have a Special Events Permit.
Event sponsors should present information to Parking and Access Review Committee for its review prior to the Special Events Committee approval.
For more information, contact the Strategic Planning Office at (206) 684-8375 or the Department of Construction and Inspections at (206) 233-3866.
Pike Place Market
Seattle Center
Use of Seattle Center facilities or grounds is under agreement directly with the Seattle Center.
Memorial Stadium
Memorial Stadium and the adjacent parking lot at Seattle Center are owned and operated by Seattle Public Schools. Contact athletics@seattleschools.org.
UW Campus
Special events on University of Washington campus are reviewed and approved by the Use of University Facilities Committee
Seattle City Hall and City Hall Plaza
Use of Seattle City Hall and City Hall Plaza for special events (including protests and demonstrations) is coordinated through Meredith Stone. Phone (206) 684-7955; email meredith.stone@seattle.gov.
Federal Property
Many free speech events include a rally at the Henry M. Jackson Federal Building (915 2nd Ave) or the Seattle Courthouse of the US District Court (700 Stewart St). Any activity on these or other federal properties requires permission.
US District Courthouse (206) 553-1404
Jackson Federal Building (206) 220-5055
Sound Transit Property
Includes Link light rail stations
Lynn-dee Schwarz (206) 398-5064 lynndee.schwarz@soundtransit.org
Port of Seattle Property
Includes Centennial Park (adjacent to Myrtle Edwards Park on downtown waterfront)
Al Grant (206) 787-3811 grant.a@portseattle.org