Freeway Park
The first park built over a freeway is a brutalist masterwork.

Constructed during America's bicentennial, Seattle's Freeway Park was the first freeway lid in the nation. A 5.2-acre urban space, it's a renowned brutalist masterwork.

Why Go

šŸŒ‰ First park built over a highway
šŸ›ļø Renowned brutalist architecture
šŸžļø Features distinct plazas, water features, and greenery
šŸ“œ Added to National Register of Historic Places in 2019

Why Avoid

āš ļø Has seen better days, fell into disrepair
🚨 Became a hotspot for crime
🚧 Currently undergoing renovations

Tips

šŸ“ Located in downtown Seattle

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