Public transportation is available to Seattle and other points in the metropolitan area. Proceed down the hill and turn left at Second Avenue, then veer right onto S. Washington Street. The staff recommends that you either park on another block, such as S. Washington St., or at one of the public lots that are immediately adjacent to the park.
Parking meters are free on Sundays and major holidays.
The waterfront street car also has a station in front of the park. The park is also within walking distance of the Washington State Ferry Terminal. Winters are cool, and summers are mild and pleasant. The average annual temperature is 53 degrees, with an average low of 36 degrees in the winter and an average high of 69 degrees in the summer. The average annual rain fall is 39 inches, with 100 rain free days per year, and an average of 49 percent sunshine during the daylight hours.