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# Parking Near Seattle Aquarium, WA

Landmark Parking · Seattle, Washington · Seattle Aquarium

Published 17 Sep 2026 · 4 min read · Reviewed by the [Parksy Editorial Team](https://www.parksy.com/editorial-guidelines)

1483 Alaskan Way

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Where Can I Park for Seattle Aquarium?

The most direct choice is four-hour metered parking along Alaskan Way beside the site, with current charges listed on the City of Seattle’s paid parking rates page. For a longer visit, options include a garage 0.2 miles away for $7 an hour or covered daily parking 0.2 miles away for $26 a day.

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<dt>Address</dt>
<dd>1483 Alaskan Way</dd>

<dt>Closest listed space</dt>
<dd>Secure Parking at JPMorganChase Center Garage, Seattle, 0.2 mi (5 min walk)</dd>

<dt>Nearest station</dt>
<dd>King Street Station, 0.9 mi (19 min walk)</dd></dl>

## Parking Near Seattle

[Secure Parking at JPMorganChase Center Garage, Seattle $7.00/hr 0.2 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/wa/seattle/secure-parking-at-jpmorganchase-center-garage-seat-131201) [Secure Covered Parking in Seattle's West Edge Area $26.00/day 0.2 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/wa/seattle/secure-covered-parking-in-seattles-west-edge-area-127959) [Covered Parking at Market Place Tower in Seattle $17.00/hr 0.3 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/wa/seattle/covered-parking-at-market-place-tower-in-seattle-128829) [Prime Seattle Lot: Park with Ease and Convenience POA 72 yd](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/wa/seattle/prime-seattle-lot-park-ease-convenience-204275) [Secure & Convenient Parking at Hillclimb Garage, Seattle POA 142 yd](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/wa/seattle/secure-convenient-parking-at-hillclimb-garage-seat-97031) [Secure and Convenient Garage Parking in Seattle POA 148 yd](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/wa/seattle/secure-convenient-garage-parking-seattle-182223)

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## Alaskan Way Parking by Seattle Aquarium

The most direct option is limited four-hour metered parking along Alaskan Way, beside the site. The Seattle Aquarium directs visitors to the City of Seattle’s paid parking rates page for current charges, so this option suits a shorter visit rather than an all-day stay (seattleaquarium.org).

Drivers needing an accessible bay should use the Platinum Parking Hillclimb Garage, across the street. The aquarium identifies this garage as the closest location for wheelchair-accessible parking spaces near the entrance (seattleaquarium.org). Its position across the street makes it a practical choice when step-free access matters more than parking directly on Alaskan Way.

## Busy Alaskan Way Periods and Seattle Street Rules

Alaskan Way’s metered spaces allow parking for a maximum of four hours, which makes the curbside supply unsuitable for extending a visit beyond that limit (seattleaquarium.org). A driver planning several hours at the waterfront should allow for the posted restriction before leaving the car.

The surrounding streets are part of Seattle’s paid-parking network, and the aquarium sends visitors to the city’s paid parking rates page for current rates (seattleaquarium.org).

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## Pike Place Market Garage Near the Waterfront

The Pike Place Market Garage is a named alternative near the waterfront. It offers over 800 parking stalls, including accessible parking, and has an elevator to the waterfront (seattleaquarium.getanchor.io). The elevator is useful for visitors who want to avoid a longer surface-level route between the garage and the aquarium.

This garage is separate from the metered spaces on Alaskan Way and provides a larger supply of spaces for visitors arriving during a busy downtown period. Its accessible bays and waterfront elevator also make it a useful alternative for groups carrying equipment or traveling with someone who needs step-free access (seattleaquarium.getanchor.io).

## Parksy Spaces Within 0.3 Miles of the Site

Parksy lists Secure Parking at JPMorganChase Center Garage, a secure garage 0.2 miles away for $7 an hour. Secure Covered Parking in Seattle’s West Edge Area is also 0.2 miles away and costs $26 a day, giving drivers a daily option for a longer visit.

Covered Parking at Market Place Tower in Seattle is 0.3 miles away and costs $17 an hour. These three priced spaces cover secure, covered and daily parking choices around the downtown waterfront, with the closest two listings 0.2 miles from the entrance.

## King Street Station and Walking to Seattle Aquarium

King Street Station is the nearest listed rail station, 0.9 miles from the site and a 19-minute walk. The station provides a straightforward alternative for visitors who would rather avoid downtown curbside parking and continue to the waterfront on foot.

The aquarium is at 1483 Alaskan Way, while Seattle center is 0.7 miles away. Drivers coming from central Seattle can consider leaving the car farther from the waterfront and completing the final approach on foot, with King Street Station offering the clearest rail-to-walk connection listed for the attraction.

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## Sources

- [Seattle Aquarium website](http://www.seattleaquarium.org)
- [Washington Department of Transportation](https://wsdot.wa.gov)
- [USA.gov motor vehicle services](https://www.usa.gov/motor-vehicle-services)
- [Federal Highway Administration](https://highways.dot.gov)
- [Directions & Transit](https://www.seattleaquarium.org/visit/directions-transit/)
- [Plan Your Visit](https://www.seattleaquarium.org/visit/plan-your-visit/)
- [Seattle Aquarium](https://www.seattleaquarium.org/)
- [Accessibility](https://www.seattleaquarium.org/visit/accessibility/)

\* Please note: parking prices, time limits and fine amounts change frequently and vary by operator, council and local authority. Everything on this page is indicative and provided on a best-endeavours basis. Always check the sign, the operator or the issuing authority before you rely on a figure.

## Frequently Asked Questions

### Where Can I Park for Seattle Aquarium?

The most direct choice is four-hour metered parking along Alaskan Way beside the site, with current charges listed on the City of Seattle’s paid parking rates page. For a longer visit, options include a garage 0.2 miles away for $7 an hour or covered daily parking 0.2 miles away for $26 a day.

### What Is the Closest Accessible Parking Option?

Platinum Parking Hillclimb Garage is across the street and is identified as the closest location for wheelchair-accessible parking spaces near the entrance. The Pike Place Market Garage also has accessible parking, over 800 stalls and an elevator to the waterfront, making it another step-free option.

### How Long Can I Park on Alaskan Way?

Metered spaces along Alaskan Way allow parking for a maximum of four hours. The curbside option suits a shorter visit, but it is unsuitable for extending a visit beyond that limit. Seattle’s surrounding streets are also part of the paid-parking network, with current rates listed on the city’s paid parking rates page.

### What Garage Has the Most Parking Near the Waterfront?

The Pike Place Market Garage offers over 800 parking stalls, including accessible parking, and has an elevator to the waterfront. It provides a larger supply of spaces than the metered spaces on Alaskan Way and is a named alternative near the waterfront for visitors arriving during a busy downtown period.

### What Are the Priced Parksy Parking Options Nearby?

Secure Parking at JPMorganChase Center Garage is 0.2 miles away and costs $7 an hour. Secure Covered Parking in Seattle’s West Edge Area is 0.2 miles away and costs $26 a day. Covered Parking at Market Place Tower in Seattle is 0.3 miles away and costs $17 an hour.

### Can I Park Farther Away and Walk or Take the Train?

King Street Station is the nearest listed rail station, 0.9 miles from the site and a 19-minute walk. It offers a rail-to-walk connection for visitors avoiding downtown curbside parking. The aquarium is at 1483 Alaskan Way, while Seattle center is 0.7 miles away.

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