Parking Near Seattle Great Wheel, WA
Where Can I Park for the Seattle Great Wheel?
The Seattle Great Wheel is at 1301 Alaskan Way. Nearby reserved choices include covered Watermark Garage, 0.2 mi away for $15 an hour, and secure JPMorganChase Center Garage, also 0.2 mi away for $7 an hour. For a longer waterfront stop, Second & Seneca garage parking is 0.3 mi away at $35 a day.
- Address
- 1301 Alaskan Way
- Closest listed space
- Watermark Garage: Covered Parking in Seattle, WA, 0.2 mi (5 min walk)
- Nearest station
- King Street Station, 0.8 mi (17 min walk)
Parking Near Seattle
Seattle Great Wheel, with private parking spaces bookable nearby on Parksy. Photo: Pexels
Parking at the Seattle Great Wheel on Alaskan Way
The Seattle Great Wheel is at 1301 Alaskan Way on the waterfront, 0.6 mi from central Seattle.
For a nearby reserved option, Parksy lists covered parking at Watermark Garage, 0.2 mi from the site, at $15 an hour. Secure parking at JPMorganChase Center Garage is also 0.2 mi away, with a listed rate of $7 an hour. Both options keep the waterfront destination within a short drive of the wheel.
Waterfront Crowds and Street Parking Near the Site
Demand rises around the attraction’s weekend light displays, which usually run Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 8pm to 10pm (seattlegreatwheel.com).
Street parking along parts of Seattle’s waterfront can start at $1 an hour during lower-demand periods, with rates varying by location and time (newseattlewaterfront.org). The waterfront source identifies location and time as factors in the rate, making the signed rules on the particular block important before leaving a vehicle.
Parksy Spaces Within Walking Distance of the Seattle Great Wheel
Parksy lists two covered or garage options 0.2 mi from the site. Watermark Garage is covered parking priced at $15 an hour, while JPMorganChase Center Garage offers secure parking at $7 an hour.
At 0.3 mi, Parksy lists two Second & Seneca garage spaces. Convenient Second & Seneca Garage is priced at $35 a day, and a second covered parking option at Second & Seneca is also $35 a day. Daily pricing can suit a longer waterfront stop better than an hourly space.
Other Named Parking Around Pier 57 and the Waterfront
ParkChirp and ABM both promote reserved parking for visitors to the Seattle Great Wheel and surrounding waterfront locations (parkchirp.com; abmparking.com).
Seattle’s waterfront authority identifies street parking along parts of the waterfront as an option, with lower-demand rates starting at $1 an hour (newseattlewaterfront.org). The authority says rates vary by location and time (newseattlewaterfront.org), so street spaces are best treated as block-by-block parking rather than one fixed waterfront facility.
King Street Station Access to the Seattle Great Wheel
King Street Station is the nearest station listed for the site, 0.8 mi away and a 17-minute walk. That route connects rail arrivals with the waterfront address at 1301 Alaskan Way without requiring a vehicle to reach Pier 57.
The attraction is also 0.6 mi from central Seattle, making the walk from the city center a practical alternative to parking for visitors already downtown. Drivers who prefer to leave the car outside the busiest waterfront area can use rail to King Street Station, then continue on foot for the final 17 minutes.
Sources
* 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 the Seattle Great Wheel?
The Seattle Great Wheel is at 1301 Alaskan Way. Nearby reserved choices include covered Watermark Garage, 0.2 mi away for $15 an hour, and secure JPMorganChase Center Garage, also 0.2 mi away for $7 an hour. For a longer waterfront stop, Second & Seneca garage parking is 0.3 mi away at $35 a day.
How Much Does Parking Near the Seattle Great Wheel Cost?
Watermark Garage offers covered parking at $15 an hour, while JPMorganChase Center Garage has secure parking at $7 an hour. Parksy also lists two Second & Seneca garage options at $35 a day, 0.3 mi from the site. Street parking along parts of the waterfront can start at $1 an hour during lower-demand periods.
Is Street Parking Available Near the Seattle Great Wheel?
Street parking is available along parts of Seattle’s waterfront. During lower-demand periods, rates can start at $1 an hour, but rates vary by location and time.
Which Parking Garages Are Within Walking Distance?
Watermark Garage and JPMorganChase Center Garage are both 0.2 mi from the site. Watermark provides covered parking at $15 an hour, while JPMorganChase Center Garage offers secure parking at $7 an hour. Parksy lists two Second & Seneca garage spaces 0.3 mi away, each priced at $35 a day.
When Is Parking Demand Highest Near the Waterfront?
Demand rises around the attraction’s weekend light displays, which usually run Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 8pm to 10pm. If you plan to visit during those displays, nearby reserved parking can provide a listed option close to the waterfront, including garages 0.2 mi from the site.
Can I Reach the Waterfront Without Driving?
King Street Station is 0.8 mi away and a 17-minute walk from the waterfront address. Rail arrivals can continue on foot to Pier 57 without requiring a vehicle. The attraction is also 0.6 mi from central Seattle, making a walk from downtown a practical alternative for visitors already in the city center.
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