Waterfall Garden Park facts for kids
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The park in 2007
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| Location | Second and Main Streets, Pioneer Square, Seattle |
| Designer | Masao Kinoshita |
| Owned by | Annie E. Casey Foundation |
Waterfall Garden Park, also called UPS Park or UPS Waterfall Park, is a special small park in Seattle, Washington. It was built in 1978 at the first United Parcel Service (UPS) building in Pioneer Square. This park is open to everyone during the day but closes at night.
The park was designed by Masao Kinoshita and funded by the Annie E. Casey Foundation. It was created to honor James E. Casey, who founded UPS. The park is famous for its amazing 22-foot tall waterfall. This waterfall pumps 5,000 gallons of water every minute!
Waterfall Garden Park
What Makes This Park Special?
Waterfall Garden Park is known as a "pocket park." This means it's a very small park, only about 60 by 80 feet. Even though it's small, it's very special. Some people have even called it one of the most expensive parks ever built in the United States, based on its size.
The park is located in the historic Pioneer Square area of Seattle. It provides a peaceful place for people to relax in the middle of the city. The park closes at night to make sure it stays safe and well-maintained for everyone to enjoy the next day.
The Beautiful Garden
The park features a beautiful Japanese garden style. This garden includes special plants like Chamaecyparis obtusa, which is a type of cypress tree. Many of the plants are native to Japan, making the garden feel very authentic.
There is also a lovely pool in the garden. This pool was designed by Yoshikuni Araki, a talented artist. In 1981, the garden won the Environmental Award from the American Nurserymens Association. This award recognized its beautiful design and how well it fits into its surroundings.
