Olympic Sculpture Park’s Grand Land Transformation
We heart how art made the best & highest use of urban space
Formerly a UNOCAL (Union Oil Company of California) petroleum transfer and distribution facility from 1910-1989, the Olympic Sculpture Park transformed a nine acre industrial site into a vibrant multi-use public space. The project was a collaborative effort between the Seattle Art Museum (SAM) and the Trust for Public land to preserve the last undeveloped section of waterfront property.
January 20, 2007 marked the opening day for the Olympic Sculpture Park, which has since been free to the public 365 days a year. Visitors enjoy larger than life public art installations, lectures and special events. The park is also an ideal place to picnic, stroll, jog, bike or take a dog for a walk while enjoying stunning in skyline, water and mountain views.
The park’s design has also achieved a wide range of environmental restoration goals, returning the site’s ecological integrity to a pre-urban state. The Olympic Sculpture Park has proven to be a priceless community asset.
For more information, visit www.seattleartmuseum.org/visit/osp
